Media and Networked Devices

Windows includes expanded support for media recording and playback devices. This support provides a great experience for users who want to connect devices and play back or manage streaming audio and video data.

Media Devices and Windows 7

	Connected Digital Picture Frames: Analysis and Specifications
	Design Guidelines and Considerations for Building Windows Certified Network Media Devices

Media and Networked Devices - WinHEC 2008

	Building Digital Picture Frames using Microsoft Technologies [WinHEC 2008; 4.2 MB]
	Unifying the Wireless and Network Device Installation Experience in Windows 7 [WinHEC 2008; 2.8 MB]
	Video Improvements in Windows 7 [WinHEC 2008; 2.8 MB]
	Windows 7 Next-Generation Camera Support [WinHEC 2008; 4.4 MB]
	Windows Logo Program for Network Media Devices [WinHEC 2008; 10.0 MB]

Media Devices and Windows Vista

	Building a Network Device Compatible with Microsoft Windows Media Player 11
	Device-Driver Performance Considerations for Multimedia Platforms
	Microsoft OS Descriptors

Media Device Testing

Webcam Video Fidelity Tests

Network-Connected Devices - WinHEC 2007

	Home Media Transports: HomePlug AV [WinHEC 2007; 3.1 MB]
	Home Media Transports: MoCA [WinHEC 2007; 543 KB]
	PlaysForSure Network Media Devices and Windows Vista [WinHEC 2007; 1.7 MB]
	Real Time Collaboration with Microsoft UC Platform [WinHEC 2007; 6.6 MB]
	Whole Home Media Access over Mixed Topologies [WinHEC 2007; 739 KB]

WDK Resources on MSDN

Streaming Media Devices

See Also

	UAA 1394 Audio Design Guidelines
	Audio Device Technologies for Windows
	Developing Protected Broadcast Drivers in Windows
	Windows Rally: Connectivity Technologies
	Media Center Extenders

Resources

	Industry Specification References for Windows Logo Program
	Driver Installation
	Driver Signing Requirements for Windows
	PnP & Power Management
	Support for Developer Kits and Tools
	Scalable Networking Pack - NDIS 5.2 Driver Kit (DDK) [16.1 MB]