What is the function of DLNA-DLNA? How to turn on DLNA on an Android phone?

The full name of DLNA is the Digital Living Network Alliance. It is an organization established by Internet giants such as Microsoft, Intel and Sony to connect various electronic products such as mobile phones, computers and tablets. Its main function is to achieve wireless connection between different devices, similar to Bluetooth connection, but with richer functions.

Specifically, the functions of DLNA include exploration, browsing, searching, streaming, services, printing, control, uploading, automatic decoding, service assurance, etc.

For Android phones, the steps to enable the DLNA feature are as follows:

  1. Ensure that the phone is on the same LAN as the computer or other device.
  2. Open the video playback software on your phone, such as Tencent Video, iQiyi, Mango TV, etc.
  3. Open the video you want to screen and click on “TV” in the upper right corner.
  4. Select the device name that needs to be connected, and after successful connection, the mobile video can be projected onto the TV.

It should be noted that using the DLNA feature may require specific application support, and the effectiveness of the feature may vary depending on the device model and application. Meanwhile, using the DLNA feature may require a certain setup and configuration process.