Amazon's Echo Show 15 is now compatible with Matter Casting, an open-source casting technology that creates an open, non-proprietary alternative to Apple AirPlay and Google Chromecast. Amazon plans to add Matter Casting to compatible Fire TV devices, and other apps like Plex, Pluto TV, Sling TV, and Starz will also support it. This move aims to solve the compatibility issues and provide a seamless casting experience for users, potentially making AirPlay and Chromecast less relevant in the future.
Amazon introduces "Matter Casting," a new standard for casting content from apps on your phone to Amazon Fire TV and smart displays, similar to Google's Chromecast and Apple's AirPlay. Matter Casting works across Android and iOS, but only to devices running Amazon's platforms, and is currently only compatible with Amazon Prime Video. Amazon is also showcasing new AI advancements and partnerships at CES 2024, including generative AI with Siemens, LLM in BMW vehicles, and the expansion of Fire TV to Panasonic TV sets.
Amazon has announced support for Matter Casting, an open protocol for casting content to hardware devices, at CES 2024. This integration, currently available for Prime Video, will soon extend to Fire TVs and other streaming partners. Matter Casting aims to simplify content casting across different devices and is part of the open-source Matter smart home protocol backed by Amazon, Apple, and Google. While Amazon is on board with this open standard, it's uncertain if Google and Apple will adopt it, as they have their own casting standards in place.
Amazon unveils Matter Casting, an interoperable alternative to Apple's AirPlay, at CES 2024. Initially supporting streaming from Prime Video app to Echo Show devices, it will later expand to include Fire TV and other video services. Matter Casting aims to make video streaming apps and TV accessories work together seamlessly across platforms, in contrast to the proprietary nature of AirPlay and Google Cast.
Amazon has introduced a new feature called Matter Casting, which allows iPhone and Android users to wirelessly stream video to its TV hardware, similar to Apple's AirPlay. This move is part of Amazon's effort to create interoperable services that work across different platforms, providing an alternative to the proprietary technology of Apple and Google. The feature will make it easier for iOS and Android phones to send video to Amazon devices such as Fire TV boxes and sticks, as well as the Echo Show 15 smart display.
