Wireless Display (WiDi) is discontinued technology developed byIntel that enables users to stream music, movies, photos, videos and apps without cables from a compatible computer to a compatibleHDTV or through the use of an adapter with other HDTVs orcomputer monitors. Intel WiDi supports HD1080p video quality,5.1 surround sound, andlow latency for interacting with applications sent to theTV from a PC runningWindows 7 or later.[4]
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 ofMiracast,[7] a standard developed by theWi-Fi Alliance and natively supported byWindows 8.1 and later.[8]
Intel's Wireless Display should not be confused withMicrosoft'sWindows 11 operating system's built-inWireless Display app (formerlyConnect) which works with Miracast.[9]
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.[18]
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 inAndroid 4.2smart phones through Android 7, and on Windows 8.1 and 10. It can stream on TVs, projectors, and media players.[21]
