EZCast is a line of digital media players, built by Actions Microelectronics, that allows users to mirror media content from smart devices, including mobile devices, personal computers, and project to high-definition televisions.
| Developer | Actions Microelectronics |
|---|---|
| Type | Digital media player |
| Operating system | Cross-platform |
| Website | EZCast |
History
editThe first generation of EZCast was developed in 2013, shipped 1 million units within a year, and accumulated more than 2 million EZCast app users worldwide.[1] The latest device in the family, called EZCast 4K, was launched in November 2016 which supports 4K HEVC video streaming.[2][3]
EZCast technology is built into a dongle that interacts with EZCast app to stream content from smart devices, and it works across Android, ChromeOS, iOS, macOS, Windows and Windows Phone.[4][5]
EZCast SDK has been released to enable third party development on Android and iOS.[6]
In 2018 became possible to voice control EZCast 2 and EZCast 4K devices using Google Assistant.[7][8]
Technology
editEZCast devices all come equipped with Actions Microelectronics SoCs and Linux-based software[9] that supports Miracast/DLNA and/or USB video for iOS and Android.
| SoC Model | Decoding | Interface | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| AM8268/C | 1080p60 H.264 | WiFi 4/5 HDMI Out |
Dongle (LQFP128) |
| AM8269/D | Cable (QFN68, Embedded RAM) | ||
| AM8280 | WiFi 4/5 HDMI/VGA DLP/LCD Out |
Projector SoC (TFBGA324) | |
| AM8271/2 | 4k30 HEVC | WiFi 4/5 HDMI Out |
Dongle (LQFP144) |
| AM8275 | 4k60 HDR HEVC | WiFi 5 HDMI Out |
Dedicated Box (TFBGA324) |
| SoC Model | Decoding | Interface | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| AM8268L/W | 1080p60 H.264 | USB-C/Lightning Android/iOS |
Dongle (LQFP128) |
| AM8268D/N | Dongle, Cable (QFN68, Embedded RAM) |
References
edit- ^ actions-micro.com, Actions-Micro--Powered by. "Actions Microelectronics". www.actions-micro.com.
- ^ "Newsletter - Oct. 2016 EZCast - EZCast 4K Dongle Support Rich AV formats (with 4K HEVC) Video Streaming from Android/iOS/Windows/Mac".
- ^ "MediaBeam review: This ultra-cheap streaming stick isn't worth the money". TechHive. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ^ Nakayama, Satoru. "iPhoneやAndroid、PCも対応。Wi-Fi経由で画面をテレビに映し出す『EZCast Pro』を使ってみた：旅人目線のデジタルレポ - Engadget Japanese" [Compatible with iPhone, Android and PC. Try using "EZCast Pro" to cast your screen through Wi-Fi: Digital Repo from a Traveller's Perspective]. Engadget JP. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ^ Seals, Tara (7 January 2016). "EZCast TV Streaming Dongle Leaves Home Networks Wide Open to Hackers". Infosecurity Magazine. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ^ "Cubetek EZCast HDMI streamer review: More versatile than Google Chromecast". Tech2. 29 April 2014. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ^ EZCast (2018-05-06), Use Google Home to voice control your TV with EZCast, retrieved 2019-07-18
- ^ "EZCast Action for Google Assistant/ Google Home Echo". www.ezcast.com. Retrieved 2019-07-18.
- ^ "Forensic analysis of Chromecast and Miracast devices". March 2014.
- ^ https://www.actions-micro.com/product#display-decoder-wifi
- ^ https://www.actions-micro.com/product#display-decoder-usb