Play one multimedia content on multiple devices at the same time?

Question

Can I send and show my multimedia content on two or more devices via DLNA at the same time?

If yes how can I do it ? For example I want my tvs, tablets to play the same multimedia content of my smartphone( LG Nexus 4) at the same time.

If not, are there any other protocols(like wifi) to do this. Any approaches will be appreciated.

Answer 1

Best implementation for android devices as i think streaming your multimedia content from media server, then multiple devices can play at same time

DLNA didn't have android api yet How to make a DLNA android mobile application?

for streaming

Android video streaming example

http://developer.samsung.com/android/technical-docs/Android-Media-Streaming-Tutorial

for android to android streming via wifi Live-stream video from one android phone to another over WiFi

Answer 2

I'm not sure about DLNA players etc, but I have tried streaming my content via Youtube. It's very easy to set up and use.

The only thing is make sure your battery is plugged in, or as long as it does not die. Youtube live stream takes up a lot of battery. Some Useful Links

Youtube Guide / Link1

Youtube Guide / Link 2 support.google.com/youtube/answer/2853700?hl=en

Youtube Guide / Link 3 support.google.com/youtube/answer/6273849?hl=en

Good Luck!

Answer 3

AFAIK, DLNA doesn't support viewing synchronized content across multiple devices. The best solution I've found is VLC as a server streaming a video via RTSP. Multiple devices can view the stream via any video client that supports RTSP, like VLC. For Android devices VLC for Android Beta works well.

All clients viewing the stream will be synchronized.