WiDi

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Intel WiDi
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Date invented2006
Manufacturer Intel
Introduced2010;14 years ago (2010) [1] [2] [3]
DiscontinuedYes
TypeWireless Display-Distribution System
Connection Wi-Fi Direct

Wireless Display (WiDi) is technology developed by Intel that enables users to stream music, movies, photos, videos and apps without cables from a compatible computer to a compatible HDTV or through the use of an adapter with other HDTVs or computer monitors. Intel WiDi supports HD 1080p video quality, 5.1 surround sound, and low latency for interacting with applications sent to the TV from a PC running Windows 7 or later. [4]

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Using the Intel WiDi Widget, users can perform different functions simultaneously on their PC and TV such as checking email on the PC while streaming a movie to the TV from the same device. [5] [6] WiDi development was discontinued in 2016 in favor of Miracast, [7] a standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance and natively supported by Windows 8.1 and later. [8]

Intel's Wireless Display should not be confused with Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system's built-in Wireless Display app (formerly Connect) which works with Miracast. [9]

Version history

Miracast

The Miracast standard is supported in Intel Wireless Display versions 3.5 through 6.0, [19] when it was discontinued. [20] After this development, Intel recommended that business users utilize Intel Unite as a platform for collaboration. [20] Miracast was included in Android 4.2 smart phones through Android 7, and on Windows 8.1 and 10. It can stream on TVs, projectors, and media players. [21]

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References

  1. ↑ The Origins of WiDi Technology, 2011-01-25, Intel Free Press
  2. ↑ How to Watch Video, Wirelessly, on Your TV Set, By Walter S. Mossberg, 2010-03-04, The Wall Street Journal
  3. ↑ Intel Wireless Display (WiDi): The Hottest Sleeper Technology, By Cisco Cheng, 2010-01-09, PCMag.com
  4. ↑ "How to Determine Your Operating System". Intel. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  5. ↑ WiDi at Intel.com
  6. ↑ "Support for Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)".
  7. ↑ "Product Discontinuation Notice for Intel WiDi and Intel Pro WiDi". Intel. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Discover Wi-Fi Certified Miracast". Wi-Fi Alliance. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Screen mirroring and projecting to your PC or wireless display - Microsoft Support". support.microsoft.com. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  10. ↑ CES 2010: Intel Announces WiDi HD Wireless Display Tech
  11. ↑ Intel Insider & WiDi 2.0
  12. ↑ Ivy Bridge Widi 3.0 brings 1080p 60 FPS, by Fuad Abazovic, 2012-04-11, fudZilla
  13. ↑ Evolution of WiDi – Intel Wireless Display (WiDi): Another Cable Killer Hits Its Stride, By William Van Winkle, 2013-06-12, Tom's IT Pro
  14. 1 2 WiDi – Wireless Display Overview, Specifications, Testing and Demos, by Chippy, 2014-02-20, UMPCPortal
  15. ↑ INTEL WIDI 5.1 SUPPORTS 4k, By emgain, 2015-01-09, New Gadget Release Date 2015
  16. ↑ Intel brings next-gen 'Broadwell' processor tech to mainstream notebooks, desktops, By Mark Hachman, 2015-01-05, PCWorld, Intel’s WiDi wireless display technology has also improved: Version 5.1 includes gaming support, Pro features for manageability, and 4K resolutions.
  17. ↑ WiDi actually works now, Intel executive says By Mark Hachman, 2015-01-05, PCWorld
  18. ↑ "Main Intel WiDi and Intel Pro WiDi Applications website". Intel. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
  19. ↑ Parrish, Kevin (September 19, 2012). "Intel's New Wireless Display 3.5 Will Support Miracast". Tom's Hardware. Retrieved July 9, 2013.
  20. 1 2 "Intel WiDi and Intel Pro WiDi Applications Discontinued Notice". Intel. Retrieved February 27, 2017.
  21. ↑ "Project to a wireless display with Miracast". Support.Microsoft.com. Retrieved March 1, 2017.
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