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.

EZCast
DeveloperActions Microelectronics
TypeDigital media player
Operating systemCross-platform
WebsiteEZCast

History

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The 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

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EZCast 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.

WiFi to Display SoCs[10]
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)
USB to Display SoCs[11]
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

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  1. ^ actions-micro.com, Actions-Micro--Powered by. "Actions Microelectronics". www.actions-micro.com.
  2. ^ "Newsletter - Oct. 2016 EZCast - EZCast 4K Dongle Support Rich AV formats (with 4K HEVC) Video Streaming from Android/iOS/Windows/Mac".
  3. ^ "MediaBeam review: This ultra-cheap streaming stick isn't worth the money". TechHive. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Seals, Tara (7 January 2016). "EZCast TV Streaming Dongle Leaves Home Networks Wide Open to Hackers". Infosecurity Magazine. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  6. ^ "Cubetek EZCast HDMI streamer review: More versatile than Google Chromecast". Tech2. 29 April 2014. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  7. ^ EZCast (2018-05-06), Use Google Home to voice control your TV with EZCast, retrieved 2019-07-18
  8. ^ "EZCast Action for Google Assistant/ Google Home Echo". www.ezcast.com. Retrieved 2019-07-18.
  9. ^ "Forensic analysis of Chromecast and Miracast devices". March 2014.
  10. ^ https://www.actions-micro.com/product#display-decoder-wifi
  11. ^ https://www.actions-micro.com/product#display-decoder-usb