multi-device

Spanning several screens

Multi-device describes technology, software, or services designed to work across multiple devices—phones, tablets, computers, smartwatches.

A multi-device subscription lets you stream on your TV and phone simultaneously.

Multi-device syncing keeps your data consistent whether you access it from your laptop or your tablet: The app offers multi-device support so your notes are always up to date.

synchronization

sync

Coordinate timing or data

handoff · backup · Dropbox · OneDrive · cross-platform

compatibility

cross-platform

Works on multiple systems

Android · Windows · macOS · Linux · responsive · adaptive · hybrid · viewport · fallback · accessibility

ecosystem

interconnected

Joined in multiple ways

WiFi · IoT · wearable · smartwatch · tablet · smartphone · laptop · desktop · e-reader · integration

authentication

SSO

Unified authentication system

  • two-factorAuthentication using paired credentials
  • biometricMeasuring unique physical characteristics
  • loginAuthentication act or screen

session · token · OAuth · enterprise · security · verification · fingerprint · passkey · identity

Categories
Opposites
device quantity/scope

multi-devicestandalone

Complete without attachments

platform specificity

multi-deviceplatform-specific

Designed for one system

proprietary · locked-in · siloed

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G