DLNA is a term that occurs frequently in the area of Multimedia and Home Theater
The acronym DLNA stands for "Digital Living Network Alliance". Specifically, various forms of fixed networking Standard for digital devices such as media players, Computer and Smartphone is hidden behind it. Thus, even from different manufacturers, to communicate devices with each other and each other can understand, there are DLNA.
- The "Digital Living Network Alliance" consists of the 250 companies in the consumer electronics, computer industry and telecommunications. These come from 20 different countries. These include famous names such as LG, Panasonic, Sony, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Philips, Pioneer, Nero and the Fraunhofer Institute.
- Was established the DLNA in 2003 from the original 17 members. First of all, Sony and Intel.
- Together, the DLNA has created the eponymous Standard, with the Multimedia devices digital can communicate with each other. The DLNA verify compliance with this standard, developed it further and assigns certificates.
- If a device is DLNA-compatible, you can recognize on official DLNA Logo in the manual or on your Hardware.
- Among the major companies, only Apple is actually missing. The Apple's own competition Format is called "Airplay". However, there are Software solutions such as the "Twonky Media Server", DLNA-features on Macs simulate.
- A DLNA Server plays multi-media content and puts them in your network. A DLNA Player plays them. These roles are flexible between your Computer, Tablet, Smart TV or Smartphone-selectable.
- As a minimum requirement for the supported data formats and JPEG, LPCM and MPEG-2 were determined.
The official DLNA Logo
In a further practical tip, you will learn how to use a DLNA Client on Windows 7 can set up.
