Wireless Home Digital Interface

The WHDI 1.0 specification was finalized in December 2009.{{cite web|last=Gardiner |first=Bryan |url=http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,2103505,00.asp |title=Motorola Buys Into AMIMON Wireless HD Standard |publisher=Extremetech.com |date=2007-03-13 |accessdate=2011-03-30}}{{cite web|url=http://www.amimon.com |title=Amimon Official Site |publisher=Amimon.com |accessdate=2011-03-30}} Sharp Corporation will be one of the first companies to roll out wireless HDTVs.{{cite web|last=Yamamoto |first=Mike |url=http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9932051-1.html?tag=nefd.only |title=Sharp ready to roll out wireless HDTVs |publisher=Crave.cnet.com |date=2008-04-30 |accessdate=2011-03-30}}{{cite web|url=http://www.whdi.org |title=WHDI Official Site |publisher=Whdi.org |accessdate=2011-03-30}} AT CES 2010 LG Electronics announced a WHDI wireless HDTV product line.{{cite web|url=http://dvice.com/archives/2010/01/lgs-intros-hdtv.php |title=LG intros HDTVs with wireless HDMI option |publisher=DVICE |date=2010-01-06 |accessdate=2011-03-30}}{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/lg-to-ship-hdtvs-with-whdi-wireless-technology-baked-in/ |title=LG to ship HDTVs with WHDI wireless technology baked in |publisher=Engadget |date=2010-01-06 |accessdate=2011-03-30}}

In June 2010, WHDI announced an update to WHDI 1.0 which allows support for stereoscopic 3D, and WHDI 2.0 specification planned to be completed in Q2 2011.{{cite press release|url=http://www.whdi.org/News/pr_20100607.html |publisher=whdi.org |date=2010-06-07 |accessdate=March 20, 2023 |archive-date=June 12, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100612114032/http://www.whdi.org/News/pr_20100607.html |title=WHDI Demonstrates 3D and Lays Out Standard Roadmap}}

WHDI 2.0 was planned to increase available bandwidth even further, allowing additional 3D formats such as "dual 1080p60", and support for 4K × 2K resolutions, however as of 2016 no products were launched utilizing the standard.{{Cite web |title=Wireless HD video is here, so why do we still use HDMI cables? |url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/wireless-hd-video-is-here-so-why-do-we-still-use-hdmi-cables/ |access-date=2025-03-01 |website=CNET |language=en}}

WHDI 1.0 provides a high-quality, uncompressed wireless link which supports data rates of up to 3 Gbit/s (allowing 1920×1080 @ 60 Hz @ 24-bit) in a 40 MHz channel, and data rates of up to 1.5 Gbit/s (allowing 1280×720 @ 60 Hz @ 24-bit or 1920×1080 @ 30 Hz @ 24-bit) in a single 20 MHz channel of the 5 GHz unlicensed band, conforming to FCC and worldwide 5 GHz spectrum regulations. Range is beyond {{convert|100|ft|m}}, through walls, and latency is less than one millisecond.{{cite web|url=http://www.whdi.org/Technology/ |title=WHDI- Technology |publisher=Whdi.org |accessdate=2011-03-30}}

{{Press release section|date=January 2023}}

AMIMON releases news of a device capable of "uncompressed high definition video streaming wirelessly."

AMIMON showcases its WHDI (wireless high definition interface) at CES. Sanyo demonstrates the "world's first wireless HD projector," using AMIMON's technology, which allows for the same quality as a DVI / HDMI cable.{{cite web|last=Murph|first=Darren|title=Engadget|url=https://www.engadget.com/2007/01/03/amimon--to-showcase-wdhi-on-sanyos-wireless-hd-projector-at-ces/|publisher=Engadget}}

AMIMON begins shipping its WHDI chips to manufacturers.{{cite web|last=Hanson|first=Eric|title=Engadget|url=https://www.engadget.com/2007/08/29/amimon-releases-wireless-hd-chipsets/}}

WHDI becomes High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) Certified, garnering the necessary approval for any device to deliver HD video to another device, a requirement in Hollywood movie studios. It is considered an Approved Retransmission Technology (ART). The approval allows for WHDI to begin selling devices that will carry HD content to a broader market.{{cite web|last=Murph|first=Darren|title=AMIMON's WHDI solution gets HDCP certification|url=https://www.engadget.com/2007/12/23/amimons-whdi-solution-gets-hdcp-certification/|publisher=Engadget}}

Sharp partners with AMIMON to offer Sharp's X-Series LCD HDTVs offered with WHDI wireless link, the first CE product to use WHDI technology.{{cite web|last=Murph|first=Darren|title=Sharp's X-Series LCD HDTVs offered with WHDI wireless link|url=https://www.engadget.com/2008/04/30/sharps-x-series-lcd-hdtvs-offered-with-whdi-wireless-link/|publisher=Engadget}}

AMIMON collaborates with Motorola, Samsung, Sony and Sharp in order to form 'a special interest group to develop a comprehensive new industry standard for multi-room audio, video and control connectivity'.{{cite web|last=Murph|first=Darren|title=AMIMON, Motorola, Sony, et al. join hands on wireless HD standard|url=https://www.engadget.com/2008/07/23/amimon-motorola-sony-et-al-join-hands-on-wireless-hd-standar/|publisher=Engadget}}

Mitsubishi announces that it will offer television sets in Japan capable of communicating with WHDI-enabled equipment.{{cite web|last=Murph|first=Darren|title=Mitsubishi to launch wireless HDTV, utilize AMIMON's WHDI technology|url=https://www.engadget.com/2008/08/21/mitsubishi-to-launch-wireless-hdtv-utilize-amimons-whdi-techno/|publisher=Engadget}}

JVC plans to produce a wireless HDMI box to launch in 2009.{{cite web|last=Murph|first=Darren|title=JVC demonstrates prototype wireless HDMI box, plans to launch in Q1 2009|url=https://www.engadget.com/2008/09/05/jvc-demonstrates-prototype-wireless-hdmi-box-plans-to-launch-in/|publisher=Engadget}}

AMIMON Ships Its 100,000th Wireless High-definition Chipset.{{cite web|last=Murph|first=Darren|title=AMIMON ships 100,000th WHDI wireless chipset|url=https://www.engadget.com/2008/12/09/amimon-ships-100-000th-whdi-wireless-chipset/|publisher=Engadget}}

ABI Research reports wireless HDTV vendors are putting money into products though few are available for consumption in North America.{{cite web|last=Murph|first=Darren|title=Wireless HDTV products backed with cash, still barely available|url=https://www.engadget.com/2008/12/15/wireless-hdtv-products-backed-with-cash-still-barely-available/|publisher=Engadget}}

Stryker [http://www.stryker.com/en-us/products/Endoscopy/VisualizationandDocumentationSystems/MonitorsandDisplaySystems/WiSe2HDTVWirelessDisplays/index.htm Endoscopy's WiSe HDTV] will use WHDI and be the first HD wireless display specifically for the operating room, the first use of WHDI technology in the professional market.{{cite web|last=Murph|first=Darren|title=Stryker Endoscopy intros world's first wireless HD surgical display|url=https://www.engadget.com/2008/12/31/stryker-endoscopy-intros-worlds-first-wireless-hd-surgical-disp/|publisher=Engadget}}

AMIMON introduces its second-generation chipset operating in the 5 GHz unlicensed band with AMN 2120 transmitter and AMN 2220 receiver. The chipset is capable of full uncompressed 1080p/60 Hz HD and supports HDCP 2.0. The unit also becomes available to manufacturers.{{cite web|last=Murph|first=Darren|title=AMIMON's second-gen WHDI spec does full uncompressed 1080p|url=https://www.engadget.com/2009/04/29/amimons-second-gen-whdi-spec-does-full-uncompressed-1080p/|publisher=Engadget}}

[http://www.gefen.com/ Gefen] begins shipping its WHDI towers, targeting the custom installation market. The towers use AMIMON's 5 GHz technology and can support a maximum of five remote receivers on the same video stream. They support 1080p with Dolby 5.1 surround audio.{{cite web|last=Lawler|first=Richard|title=GefenTV Wireless for HDMI Extender does one to one, or many streaming|url=https://www.engadget.com/2009/05/14/gefentv-wireless-for-hdmi-extender-does-one-to-one-or-many-stre/|publisher=Engadget}}

Philips launches Wireless HDTV Link with an HDMI transmitter and receiver and 1080p/30 HD video transmission.{{cite web|last=Flatley|first=Joseph|title=Philips launches Wireless HDTV Link, gives airborne HDMI a fightin' chance|url=https://www.engadget.com/2009/09/03/philips-launches-wireless-hdtv-link-gives-airborne-hdmi-a-fight/|publisher=Engadget}}

Sony announces it will release the ZX5 LCD television in November. It is capable of receiving 1080p wirelessly.{{cite web|last=Kim|first=Steven|title=Video: Slim, wireless, LED-backlit Sony ZX5 LCDs prepped for November release|url=https://www.engadget.com/2009/09/07/slim-wireless-led-backlit-sony-zx5-lcds-prepped-for-november-r/|publisher=Engadget}}

LG announces a partnership with AMIMON and prepares shipment of a wireless HDTV product line with second-generation WHDI technology embedded.{{cite web|last=Murph|first=Darren|title=LG to ship HDTVs with WHDI wireless technology baked in|url=https://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/lg-to-ship-hdtvs-with-whdi-wireless-technology-baked-in/|publisher=Engadget}}

WHDI becomes 3D video capable.{{cite web|last=Murph|first=Darren|title=Amimon demos prototype wireless 3D HD transmission system|url=https://www.engadget.com/2010/07/26/amimon-demos-prototype-wireless-3d-hd-transmission-system/|publisher=Engadget}}

ASUS joins the WHDI Consortium and aligns with AMIMON to introduce the WiCast EW2000. The WiCast connects a PC via USB to an HDTV via HDMI.{{cite web|last=Murph|first=Darren|title=ASUS teams with Amimon on WiCast EW2000 1080p streamer|url=https://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/asus-teams-with-amimon-on-wicast-ew2000-1080p-streamer/|publisher=Engadget}}

[http://www.galaxytech.com/ Galaxy] announces the GeForce GTX 460 WHDI Edition video card. The card is intended for PC gamers.{{cite web|last=Miller|first=Paul|title=Upcoming Galaxy GeForce GTX 460 card to support WHDI streaming courtesy of Amimon|url=https://www.engadget.com/2010/10/02/upcoming-galaxy-geforce-gtx-460-card-to-support-whdi-streaming-c/|publisher=Engadget}}

AMIMON announces the WHDI stick reference design, a noticeably smaller device than those previously released.{{cite web|last=Stern|first=Joanna|title=AMIMON crams 1080p streaming into its WHDI Stick, your laptop might have a new BFF|url=https://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/amimon-crams-1080p-wireless-streaming-into-its-whdi-stick-has-t/|publisher=Engadget}}

HP announces the WHDI certified HP Wireless TV Connect{{cite web|title=HP Introduces Expanded 3-D Portfolio|url=http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press/2011/111107xb.html|publisher=HP}}

WHDI comes to TVs, PCs, tablets and a projector at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show (CES).{{cite web|last=Murph|first=Darren|title=WHDI breaks out at CES 2011, brings 1080p streaming to TVs, PCs, tablets and a projector|url=https://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/whdi-breaks-out-at-ces-2011-brings-1080p-streaming-to-tvs-pcs/|publisher=Engadget}}

KFA2 (Galaxy) releases the first wireless graphics card, GeForce GTX460 WHDI 1024MB PCIe 2.0. The card uses five aerials to stream 1080p video from a PC to a WHDI-capable television.{{cite web|last=Ricker|first=Thomas|title=KFA2 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 WHDI graphics card is first to go wireless|url=https://www.engadget.com/2011/01/14/kfa2-nvidia-geforce-gtx-460-whdi-graphics-card-is-first-to-go-wi/|publisher=Engadget}}

AMIMON showcases the HD camera link Falcon-HD, a transmitter and receiver accessory for professional HD cameras and monitors at the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam.

AMIMON teams up with Lenovo to integrate WHDI technology in the IdeaPad S2 7, removing the need for an external transmitter.{{cite web|last=Honig|first=Zach|title=Lenovo IdeaPad S2 7 with integrated WHDI mirroring hands-on|url=https://www.engadget.com/2012/01/11/lenovo-ideapad-s2-7-with-integrated-whdi-mirroring-hands-on-vid/|publisher=Engadget}}

AMIMON launches Falcon, a wireless transmitter/receiver system kit for the professional camera and monitor market, at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show in Las Vegas.{{cite web|last=Kanonich|first=Uri|title=Falcon Launch|url=http://blog.whdi.org/2012/04/13/falcon-launch/|publisher=WHDI}}

AMIMON announces the AMIMON Pro Line, using WHDI technology to expand uses from the CE market to the Professional market.

[http://www.elmousa.com/ Elmo] introduces MO-1w Visual Presenter, the first use of WHDI technology in the presentation industry.{{cite web|title=ELMO Enhances Classroom Instruction and Business|url=http://www.whdi.org/ELMO-WHDI|work=Press Release|publisher=AMIMON}}

Promoters{{cite web|url=http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2010/01/06/4561281.htm |title=WHDI Adds Major Companies as Contributors and Adopters |publisher=Tmcnet.com |accessdate=2011-03-30}}

• [http://www.amimon.com AMIMON]
• Hitachi
• LG Electronics
• Motorola
• Samsung
• Sharp Corporation
• Sony

Contributors

• D-link
• Haier
• Maxim
• Mitsubishi Electric
• Rohde & Schwarz
• Toshiba

Adopters

• Askey
• ASUS
• [http://www.aten.com/ ATEN International Co., Ltd.]
• Belkin
• [http://www.dfine-whdi.com/ Dfine Technology]
• [http://www.domo.com/ Domo Technologies]
• Elmo
• [http://www.galaxytech.com/__en_gb__/index.aspx Galaxy Microsystems Ltd.]
• [http://www.gemtek.com.tw Gemtek]
• Hefei Radio
• Hosiden
• HP
• [http://www.htzj.com/en/index.asp Hunan space satellite Communication co.ltd.]
• IOGear
• Jupiter (MTI)
• [http://www.liteon.com/index.aspx LiteOn Technology Corp.]
• Murata Manufacturing
• Olympus Corporation
• Quanta Microsystems - QMI
• Seamon Science International
• [http://www.sri.de/ SRI Radio Systems]
• Syvio Image Limited
• TCL Corporation
• TDK
• [http://www.emcite.com/English/ Telecommunication Metrology Center]
• [http://www.winstars.net/english/ Winstars]
• [http://www.zinwell.com.tw/ Zinwell]

• Ultra-wideband
• Wireless USB
• Wireless HDMI:
• Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) version 3.5 to 6.0 supports Miracast; discontinued
• Miracast
• WirelessHD
• WiGig
• Wi-Fi Direct

• Chromecast (using Google Cast for audio or audiovisual playback)
• AirPlay
• Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)

• Mobile High-Definition Link - MHL
• SlimPort (Mobility DisplayPort), also known as MyDP

• [http://www.whdi.org/ WHDI.org], the official website of WHDI SIG
• [http://www.mathworks.com/company/newsletters/articles/developing-wireless-high-definition-video-modems-for-consumer-electronics-devices.html?issue=nn2011 Developing Wireless High-Definition Video Modems for Consumer Electronics Devices] by Guy Dorman, AMIMON
• [http://www.aten.com/products/Video-Products/Extenders/5x2-HDMI-Wireless-Extender~VE829.html VE829], FHD 5x2 HDMI Wireless Extender
• [http://www.portablehifi.com/wireless-hdmi-transmission-protocols-products The Main Wireless HDMI Transmission Protocols and Their Typical Products], Comparison of main wireless HDMI transmission protocols

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