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DLNA is a way for media devices to communicate and share digital media content such as Images, HD videos and audio on compatible smart TVs.
With this app, users equally have the option to share or mirror mobile screens to miracast-enabled devices such as Miracast dongles, smart TVs and wireless display devices.
In this post, we will explain everything you need to know about DLNA and how to screen mirrors with DLNA.
Use Cases for DLNA
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a trade group created by Sony with the sole reason to certify networked media devices as โโDLNA Complaintโโ.
The list of networked devices includes speakers, smartphones, Home theatre systems, game consoles and storage devices.
Different apps such as Windows Media Player can equally be DLNA-Certified because they can easily use the technology to communicate with networked media devices.
The DLNA-compliant technologies can communicate with each other because they use a standard DLNA protocol that easily helps them connect to each other.
What this means is that you can buy devices from different manufacturers and use them together despite the fact that they were not tested together.
In recent years, most devices including Xbox 360, The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One supports the DLNA functionality.
This functionality is equally built in a couple of media centre software such as XBMC, Plex and Windows Media Player.
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Screen mirroring for DLNA
The screen mirroring for DLNA is a universal app that helps users mirror an iPad, iPhone or any other mobile device to a Smart TV.
The app supports a couple of discovery protocols including Fire TV, Roku, Miracast, Chromecast, DLNA, and Dial.
Today, this casting technology is compatible with many devices such as Hisense Smart TVs, Fire Stick, Roku TV, and Smart TVs from Panasonic, Sony, LG, Samsung, Hitachi, TCL, Grundig and several others.
Why screen Mirroring for DLNA?
Screen Mirroring for DLNA helps users with presentations, watching local videos, movies, TVs shows and photos on a bigger screen.
Today, you can mirror your Tiktok videos, FaceBook and Instagram apps with ease.
If you are subscribed to any live channels, you can mirror and watch your favorite TV shows on larger screens.
Users can equally cast YouTube and play music from phones to Smart TV speakers.
How do I screen Mirror with DLNA?
- Make sure the phone and the Smart TV are on the same Home network
- Click to Launch DLNA Media Stream and Mirroring app
- Connect the app to the TV
- Click on the โโScreen Mirroringโโ button
- Follow the instructions to start the mirroring
FAQs
Are DLNA and screen mirroring the same?
No, the DLNA relies on the Plug and Play universal technology for media streaming.
On the contrary, miracast uses Peer-to-peer Wi-Fi direct to facilitate Screen Mirroring.
How do I screen Mirror with DLNA?
This is easy; make sure the phone and the TV are on the same network.
Launch the screen-mirroring app and connect to the TV.
Now click on the โโScreen Mirroringโโ button and follow the instructions.
Now you know what DLNA is and how you can initiate DLNA screen mirroring.
Very many devices including Blu-ray Disc Players and Sony Media Players support DLNA allowing users to experience photos, videos and music over the Home Wi-Fi.
