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Guidelines and Certification FAQ

What is DLNA certification?
DLNA certification ensures a device has been tested and proven to be interoperable among various CE, PC and mobile devices that have been designed according to the DLNA Interoperability Guidelines. Products certified by DLNA will bear a logo. The logo will give consumers peace of mind that the device they are purchasing has undergone rigorous testing and conforms to the Interoperability Guidelines.
How does my company gain certification?
DLNA launched its program for product certification in September 2005. The program outlines how products are tested to certify that they are interoperable with other DLNA certified products. Products awarded DLNA certification will have passed strict, rigorous and independent testing by a laboratory in North America, Europe or Asia. When a product successfully passes testing, the manufacturer or vendor will be granted the right to use the DLNA CERTIFIED™ logo on that product and corresponding collateral.
Will the DLNA Networked Device Interoperability Guidelines be updated and how often?
Yes, DLNA expects that the guidelines will be updated when new industry standards are completed and become available for incorporation into products. It is DLNA's intent that products compliant with future guidelines will be interoperable with products that are compliant with previous guidelines. In addition, as standards mature for other home application areas, such as home control, remote access and more advanced entertainment services, it is quite possible that the scope of DLNA will broaden to embrace new scenarios that incorporate such industry trends. See The DLNA Scope and Strategy.
Will DLNA increase the Interoperability Guidelines’ media format coverage?
Yes, DLNA broadened the reach of its Home Networked Device Interoperability Guidelines with the release of the group’s first Optional Media Format Addendum. The addendum outlines technical guidelines supporting 11 additional media formats for imaging, audio and video. Also, the extended Interoperability Guidelines published in March 2006 now include support for commonly used mobile media formats.
Are compliance workshops currently scheduled?
Yes, DLNA hosts multiple compliance workshops, otherwise known as "Plugfests," worldwide. DLNA member companies are encouraged to attend workshops during product development phases to test for product interoperability. DLNA members may log in to see the schedule of upcoming Plugfests.