Digital media player

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A digital media player (also known as a streaming device or streaming box) is a type of consumer electronics device designed for the storage, playback, or viewing of digital media content. They are typically designed to be integrated into a home cinema configuration and attached to a television or AV receiver or both. The term is most synonymous with devices designed primarily for the consumption of content from streaming media services such as internet video, including over-the-top content services such as subscription video on demand, and free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) services. These devices usually have a compact form factor (either as a compact set-top box, or a dongle designed to plug into an HDMI port) and contain a 10-foot user interface with support for a remote control and, in some cases, voice commands, as control schemes. Some services may support remote control on digital media players using their respective mobile apps, while Google's Chromecast ecosystem was...

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