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Why DLNA?

Broadband is the new speed of choice. Meanwhile, new digital entertainment and mobile devices are introduced every day. Enabling these products to seamlessly interact is good for consumers. And for the industry.

DLNA Achievements

DLNA Networked Device Interoperability Guidelines

DLNA is a collaborative effort of cross-industry member companies. Our DLNA Interoperability Guidelines were formed from prioritized consumer usage scenarios and open, established CE, PC and mobile industry standards.

  • June 2004: Publication of the Home Networked Device Interoperability Guidelines just one year after DLNA was founded.
  • January 2005: Release of the Optional Media Format Addendum Guidelines. With support for more media formats common to many CE, PC and mobile devices, the value of devices based on DLNA guidelines is increased.
  • March 2006: Publication of the DLNA Networked Device Interoperability Guidelines Expanded, March 2006 adds significant functionality to the DLNA network. The introduction of mobile devices and printers allows information sharing among existing DLNA products and these new device categories. The capabilities of media servers and players are also extended.
  • October 2006: Publication of the DLNA Networked Device Interoperability Guidelines Expanded, October 2006 addresses vital link protection issues to provide an environment that establishes secure streams for transmission of commercial copyright-protected content.

DLNA Members: Download the DLNA Networked Device Interoperability Guidelines

Non-Members: Order the DLNA Networked Device Interoperability Guidelines

DLNA CERTIFIED™ Products

Products designed to the DLNA Networked Device Interoperability Guidelines are granted use of the DLNA CERTIFIED™ logo after meeting all DLNA certification and testing requirements. The first DLNA CERTIFIED products appeared on retail shelves in Q1 2006, improving the consumer experience, building consumer confidence and adding value to the CE, PC and mobile device markets.

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DLNA Member Companies

DLNA member companies represent a tremendous commitment of global brands and high-level executives. With 20 countries represented, DLNA is truly global. Total membership exceeds 250, with 24 companies serving as Promoter Members and the balance as Contributor Members.

Rapid growth has characterized DLNA since its founding and continues across all related industries. With this level of global commitment, DLNA has become a very effective digital networking organization whose members are enthusiastically and efficiently developing products to the DLNA Networked Device Interoperability Guidelines.

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