Controlling a media device using a mobile device

摘要: Techniques for automatically configuring and controlling a digital media device are described. A can be configured or controlled by mobile device, e.g., smart phone. When the is being configured, broadcast signal, indicating that requesting configuration information from device. located in proximity of upon detecting perform various security checks to determine request legitimate, then open communication channel with The provide user preferences as well credentials accessing downloading remote content, through channel. Upon receiving information, use parameters its settings.