Device.Streaming Testing
This section describes how to test streaming media devices and certify them for use on Windows® as part of the Windows Certification Program. To begin the testing part of the certification process, you must install and run the Windows Hardware Certification Kit (Windows HCK) and set up your test environment. For information about how to install and configure Windows HCK, see Step 1: Install Controller and Studio on the test server.
The Device.Streaming testing category includes digital video recorders and digital media servers. If your device includes additional functionality, you must complete additional tests.
This section includes the following topics.
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This section provides information about test prerequisites and setup procedures for testing Hardware Media Foundation Transform (HMFT)–compliant devices. |
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This section provides information about test prerequisites and setup procedures for testing webcams. |
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This section includes Device.Streaming troubleshooting information. |
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This section includes documentation for the HMFT encoding and decoding tests in the Windows HCK. |
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This section includes documentation for webcam tests in the Windows HCK. |
For test-specific prerequisites and troubleshooting details, review the individual test topics.
Note
If you’re having problems using the Windows HCK, see Troubleshooting the Windows HCK Environment.