Could DIAL be the next big thing in smart TV?

Taiwan based chipmaker MediaTek are predicting the next ‘killer app’ will be a feature that allows smart phones to instantly stream video to smart TVs. ‘DIscover And Launch’, or DIAL, takes away the hassle of connecting cables or setting up a password-protected connection between the devices, leaving the user free to beam cat videos straight from teh phone to a big screen;

Without DIAL
1.    Launch the apps menu on your TV with the normal remote control
2.    Navigate to the TV app
3.    Launch the TV app
4.    Navigate to the pairing screen on TV app
5.    Launch and navigate to the pairing screen on Mobile app
6.    Input 9-digit pin on Mobile app.
7.    Tap the Play on TV button on the Mobile app

With DIAL
1.    Launch the Mobile app
2.    Tap the Play on TV button on the mobile app