Understanding Ditto
Technical Requirements
Ditto is a diverse screen mirroring and digital signage solution that works across multiple platforms. This page explains network and platform-specific requirements.
Receiver requirements
Ditto supports a number of receivers including Windows computers, Apple TVs and Chromecasts.
Ditto Windows Receiver
Windows 11 or Windows 10 required. Machines running these operating systems satisfy most Ditto receiver hardware demands.
For heavier usage such as 4K video digital signage or to screen mirror multiple devices simultaneously, we recommend more robust Windows hardware:
- Intel 7th gen i3 processor or greater
- 8 GB+ memory
- 5 GB or more of free disk space
Ditto tvOS Receiver
Apple TV HD (tvOS 14 and later)
Apple TV 4K (tvOS 14 and later)
Apple TV Legacy – No Ditto tvOS app
Apple TV 2 (OS Version 4.4 and later)
Apple TV 3 (OS Version 4.4 and later)
*Apple TVs unable to run tvOS are limited in functionality
Chromecast
Chromecast 1
Chromecast 2
*Chromecast is limited in functionality
Network requirements
Bandwidth
Minimum of 1 Mb/s
Ditto Receiver and Ditto Connect Ports | |
Ditto Connect / Receiver | TCP Ports 55200, 55201, 55202, 55203, 55204 and 55205 |
Legacy Port Requirements | |
AirPlay | TCP: 7000, 7100, 47000, 5353 |
Google Cast | TCP: 8008, 8009, 5353 |
Google Cast and AirPlay require a dynamically assigned TCP/UDP port between 49152-65535. | |
Tips
- Hardwire receivers when possible for the best performance.
- Ditto supports separate VLANs as long as those networks can communicate with each other.
Windows screen mirroring requirements
OS version | Windows 10 (1809) and later |
.NET version | 4.5.2 and later |
Min RAM | 4GB. 8GB recommended |
Min Processor | Intel 7th Gen i3. Intel 7th Gen i5 recommended |
Min Graphics | Direct X 11 |
Direct X 11.0 and Visual C++ Redistributable Modules are required. If the machine is missing these, Ditto is able to detect that, pull them down and install them on first launch.
Mac screen mirroring requirements
OS version | macOS 10.13 and later |
Min RAM | 4GB. 8GB recommended |
Min Processor | Intel 7th Gen i3 minimum. Intel 7th Gen i5 recommended |
Audio Requirements | Mac users who want to include audio must also install Ditto as it contains the necessary audio drivers. |
Supported Models
- iMac (2014 or later)
- Macbook (2015 or later)
- Macbook Air (2013 or later)
- Macbook Pro (Late 2013 or later)
- Mac Mini (2014 or later)
- Mac Pro (2013 or later)
Phone and tablet screen mirroring requirements
iOS / iPadOS Requirements
OS version | iOS / iPadoOS 13 or later |
Android Requirements
OS version | Android 8.0 or later |