What is the difference between screen mirroring and Miracast?

As the name suggests, screen mirroring allows you to project, or “mirror”, what is on your smartphone, tablet, or computer and show it on your TV screen, projector, or external monitor without needing to use a cable. With Miracast now available, Airtame also lets you extend your desktop from Windows computers.

Is Miracast as good as HDMI?

Miracast offers a wireless version of HDMI with equivalent quality but without the need for HDMI ports at each end. Short-range wireless and true mirroring make this a technology to watch as the smartphone and television end-user experience evolves.

Can Miracast play Netflix?

Given the popularity of Android smartphones and Netflix, it’s very likely you purchased an EZCast dongle specifically to watch Netflix on the big screen. At the moment only Android phones that both support HDCP and Miracast can play Netflix videos through EZCast.

Does Miracast interfere with WiFi?

One final word about Miracast; it is highly susceptible to interference. Miracast initially connects to a 2.4 GHz stream, but then may change to the 5 GHz band if it’s available.

Can I cast my Netflix mobile to TV?

Open the Netflix app. Press the Cast button. Select the device you would like to send your Netflix content to from the list that appears. Select a TV show or movie you’d like to watch and it will start playing on the TV that’s connected to your Android phone or tablet.

What’s the difference between Google Chromecast and airtame 2?

What’s the difference between Google Chromecast and Airtame 2? Airtame and Chromecast offer wireless screen sharing, with the latter is optimized for media casting (watching Netflix, HBO, etc.). Both solutions provide a physical product (the receiver) which connects to an HDMI display (or VGA display with an adapter).

What’s the difference between Miracast and Google Cast?

Airtame supports both Google Cast and Miracast in terms of their screen mirroring and extended desktop functionalities. Airtame does not support media casting in the sense of being able to start a video from your personal device and have it continue even if you leave the premises.

What’s the difference between media casting and airtame?

Airtame does not support media casting in the sense of being able to start a video from your personal device and have it continue even if you leave the premises. Confusion might arise due to the multiple solutions that use “sharing” in different contexts.

How does airtame 2 compare to other wireless screen sharing devices?

See how Airtame 2 fares against our direct competitors, and related wireless screen sharing devices. We try to make our comparison articles as objective and accurate as possible, though changes to features and prices may have changed since the most recent article update. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or comments.