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.
Formalizing InteroperabilityCertification and Logo ProgramsIn September 2005, DLNA launched the Certification and Logo Program to validate interoperability between devices designed to be compliant with the DLNA Networked Device Interoperability Guidelines. When a DLNA member company’s product passes certification testing, a licensing agreement may be signed issuing the DLNA CERTIFIED™ logo to the qualified product. Presence of the DLNA logo informs consumers that the product is DLNA compliant, which means that connectivity and multimedia content sharing is possible between that product and other DLNA CERTIFIED devices. More about the DLNA Certification and Logo Programs PlugfestsDLNA hosts regular compliance workshops (called Plugfests) worldwide and encourages DLNA member companies to attend with products currently in development. During a Plugfest, products are tested in a DLNA-compliant network with other products and testing tools. This is a very effective way to prepare a product for DLNA certification testing and may even uncover areas of development in the DLNA guidelines. Member companies are committed to ongoing development of the guidelines and close cross-industry collaboration within DLNA. |