WD introduced a universal media player for streaming video

Division of Western Digital introduced a device WD TV Play, universal media player that delivers popular Internet channels, as well as personal photos, music and movies from a variety of network drives connected to it any HD-TV. The device will complement the family of products series WD TV. Updated interface media player based on the use of downloadable applications, which will allow its owner to create and customize your own personalized environment for entertainment. Connecting the media player to the network via built-in Wi-Fi, users can view, viral videos, TV programs and through additional programs will have access to social networks like YouTube, Netflix, Hulu Plus, VUDU, SlingPlayer, Spotify, Pandora and Facebook. WD TV Play media player able to play not only an Internet broadcast, and content from the player directly connected digital camera or USB-drives and media files from your computer or local network storage server with integrated DLNA.

The player is also equipped with high-speed network interfaces that support streaming video in Full-HD 1080p. The initial installation process is very simple. Establish a network connection, the user gets access to the familiar interface and playback functions, as well as be able to place on the main screen of the player icons to run their applications. WD TV Play also has the function of auto-selected program immediately after switching solution for listening to music or play a slideshow. Media Player Remote added programmable buttons that provide access to your favorite applications with one touch. In addition, a free utility WD TV Remote can turn iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or Android-compatible mobile device into a multifunctional remote control. And since this program connects to the player via a home Wi-Fi-network, it can manage multiple WD TV media players.

In retail player in Russia is expected in June 2013