Samsung AllShare (also known as AllShare Play) was one of the first app platforms to offer the ability to play media from any computer or other device to your TV from your smartphone or digital camera. AllShare was an add-on feature available on select Samsung smart TVs, Blu-ray players, home theater systems, Galaxy S phones, Galaxy Tab tablets, laptops, and select digital cameras and camcorders. It allowed other devices such as TVs, PCs, and mobile devices to access and share photos, videos, and even music streamed over any internet connection.

AllShare worked with any device connected to your internet router. When you were on the go, you could use AllShare with your mobile device over the internet.

The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is the technology organization that created standards for connected devices and streaming media throughout the home. AllShare was an extension of DLNA connectivity. All devices using the AllShare platform were DLNA-certified in at least one category, and some in multiple categories.

Let’s take a look at the benefits each product gets from the different DLNA certifications and how DLNA ensures that AllShare products work together.