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WiDi

Wireless display technology by Intel

Summary

Wireless display technology by Intel

FieldValue
nameIntel WiDi
imageIntel WiDi Logo (Jan 4, 2013).png
captionLogo
invent-date2006
manufacturerIntel
introduced
discontinuedYes
typeWireless Display-Distribution System
connectionWi-Fi Direct

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Wireless Display (WiDi) is discontinued 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.

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. WiDi development was discontinued in 2016 in favor of Miracast, a standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance and natively supported by Windows 8.1 and later.

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.

Version history

  • 2010 - WiDi 1.0 - Supports 720p
  • 2011 - WiDi 2.0 - Supports 1080p
  • 2012 - WiDi 3.0 - Supports 1080p @ 60 FPS
  • September 2012 - WiDi 3.5 - Supports Windows 8, touch functionality, 1080p output, 3D content, HDCP2, Blu-ray, and USB devices and Miracast.
  • 2013 - WiDi 4.0
  • 2014 - WiDi 4.1
  • 2014 - WiDi 4.2 - 5 GHz Wi-Fi support (with compatible receiver)
  • 2015 - WiDi 5.1 - Supports 4k - Ultra HD displays
  • 2015 - WiDi 6.0
  • October 2015 - The marketing and development of WiDi applications was discontinued by Intel, who said that this was because the Miracast standard was natively supported in Windows for wireless display.

Miracast

Main article: Miracast

The Miracast standard is supported in Intel Wireless Display versions 3.5 through 6.0, when it was discontinued. After this development, Intel recommended that business users utilize Intel Unite as a platform for collaboration. 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.

References

References

  1. [http://www.intelfreepress.com/news/the-origins-of-widi-technology/86/ The Origins of WiDi Technology], 2011-01-25, Intel Free Press
  2. [https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052748703862704575099730297147818 How to Watch Video, Wirelessly, on Your TV Set], By Walter S. Mossberg, 2010-03-04, The Wall Street Journal
  3. [https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2357919,00.asp Intel Wireless Display (WiDi): The Hottest Sleeper Technology], By Cisco Cheng, 2010-01-09, PCMag.com
  4. "How to Determine Your Operating System".
  5. [https://www-ssl.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/intel-wireless-display.html WiDi] at Intel.com
  6. "Support for Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)".
  7. "Product Discontinuation Notice for Intel WiDi and Intel Pro WiDi". Intel.
  8. "Discover Wi-Fi Certified Miracast".
  9. "Screen mirroring and projecting to your PC or wireless display - Microsoft Support".
  10. "CES 2010: Intel Announces WiDi HD Wireless Display Tech".
  11. "Intel Insider & WiDi 2.0".
  12. [http://www.fudzilla.com/26734-ivy-bridge-widi-30-brings-1080p-60-fps Ivy Bridge Widi 3.0 brings 1080p 60 FPS], by Fuad Abazovic, 2012-04-11, fudZilla
  13. [http://www.tomsitpro.com/articles/intel-widi-networking-security,2-579-2.html Evolution of WiDi – Intel Wireless Display (WiDi): Another Cable Killer Hits Its Stride] {{Webarchive. link. (July 28, 2017 , By William Van Winkle, 2013-06-12, Tom's IT Pro)
  14. [http://www.umpcportal.com/2014/02/widi-wireless-display-overview-specifications-testing-and-demos/ WiDi – Wireless Display Overview, Specifications, Testing and Demos], by Chippy, 2014-02-20, UMPCPortal
  15. [http://techreleasedate.com/intel-widi-5-1-supports-4k/ INTEL WIDI 5.1 SUPPORTS 4k], By emgain, 2015-01-09, New Gadget Release Date 2015
  16. [http://www.pcworld.com/article/2863885/intel-brings-next-gen-broadwell-processor-tech-to-mainstream-notebooks-desktops.html 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. [http://www.pcworld.com/article/2864358/widi-actually-works-now-intel-executive-says.html 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.
  19. Parrish, Kevin. (September 19, 2012). "Intel's New Wireless Display 3.5 Will Support Miracast".
  20. "Intel WiDi and Intel Pro WiDi Applications Discontinued Notice".
  21. "Project to a wireless display with Miracast".
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