| ⚡ At a Glance: Firecore Infuse Specs | |
|---|---|
| Target Platform & OS | Apple TV (tvOS 14–18+), macOS, iPadOS, visionOS (Infuse 7/8+) |
| Protocol & Port | DLNA 1.5 / UPnP MediaServer, Port 8080 |
| Connection Type | Local Wi-Fi (5 GHz) or Ethernet / Hotspot (0 MB Internet Data) |
| Transcoding | None (Direct Play Dolby Vision 8.4, HDR10+, Dolby Atmos) |
| Typical Setup Time | ~1 minute (Settings > Add Files > Available Shares) |
Quick 4-Step Walkthrough
Infuse automatically scans your local network for UPnP/DLNA media servers. Connecting Zee Cast gives you native Apple TV 4K playback with cinema audio and HDR.
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Connect to same Wi-Fi
Make sure your mobile phone and your Apple TV or Mac are connected to the same local Wi-Fi router.
- 2
Turn on sharing in Zee Cast
Open Zee Cast on your phone, group your chosen media into collections, and tap Turn on sharing.
- 3
Open Infuse > Add Files
Launch Infuse on Apple TV or Mac, click Settings (gear icon), select Add Files (or Shares), and look under Available Shares.
Firecore Infuse · Menu NavigationSettings → Add Files → Available Shares → Select Zee Cast
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Select Zee Cast & Play
Select Zee Cast from the UPnP list, browse your collections, and experience smooth 4K HDR playback.
Cinema-Grade Playback Without AirPlay Compression
While AirPlay transcodes and compresses high-bitrate video, Infuse connects directly to Zee Cast as a native local stream:
- Hardware-accelerated 4K HDR: Full Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and original ProRes/HEVC playback on Apple TV 4K.
- Spatial & Surround Audio: Direct passthrough for Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital 5.1, and lossless audio tracks.
- Apple TV Remote Scrubbing: Fluid frame-accurate scrubbing with the Siri Remote touch surface.
- Multi-device support: One Zee Cast server shares media simultaneously to Infuse across Mac, iPad, and Apple TV.
💡 Pro Tip: Bookmark as a Favorite in Infuse
In Infuse, after selecting Zee Cast from Available Shares, press and hold (or right-click) the collection folder and select 'Add to Favorites'. This pins your phone's collection directly to your Infuse Home screen for 1-tap playback.
⚡ Optimizing Infuse Streaming Cache for 4K Playback
If you experience buffering while streaming high-bitrate 4K 60fps or HDR videos from your phone to Infuse on Apple TV, open Infuse Settings → Playback → Streaming Cache and switch from Memory Only to Auto or Disk (on Apple TV with 64GB/128GB storage). This pre-buffers several minutes of video locally over Wi-Fi, preventing stutter even on crowded home networks.
Supported Infuse Platforms
Zee Cast communicates using standard UPnP ContentDirectory protocols supported by all versions of Infuse:
| Apple Platform | OS Version | Audio / Video Features | Cache Storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple TV 4K & HD | tvOS 14 – 18+ | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision Profile 8.4, 4K 60fps | Flash disk cache & memory buffer |
| Mac (macOS) | macOS 12 – 15+ | Metal GPU rendering, Pro Display XDR HDR | Local SSD caching |
| iPad & Vision Pro | iPadOS / visionOS | Liquid Retina XDR, Spatial Video playback | High-speed unified memory buffer |
Official Firecore Infuse Documentation References
For more technical details on Infuse local network sharing and playback, consult the official Firecore resources:
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Infuse support UPnP/DLNA shares?
Yes. Firecore Infuse automatically detects UPnP/DLNA media servers under Settings > Add Files > Available Shares. You can browse Zee Cast collections directly and bookmark them as Favorites.
Does Infuse support iPhone 4K Dolby Vision Profile 8.4 and HDR10+ over DLNA?
Yes. iPhone HDR videos record in Dolby Vision Profile 8.4 (HLG base). Because Zee Cast serves original byte streams without transcoding, Infuse decodes the full 10-bit Dolby Vision metadata natively using Apple TV's hardware processor, preserving HDR highlights and wide color gamut on your TV panel.
How do subtitles (.srt) and multi-channel audio tracks work in Infuse?
Infuse provides industry-leading container support. When streaming from Zee Cast, swipe down on your Siri Remote during playback to access Audio & Subtitles. Infuse automatically parses embedded SRT, SSA/ASS, and PGS subtitle tracks, and outputs Dolby Atmos (E-AC-3), Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD MA directly to your audio receiver.
How can I stop 4K buffering or frame drops in Infuse on Apple TV?
In Infuse, open Settings > Playback > Streaming Cache and change the setting from 'Memory Only' to 'Auto' or 'Disk'. This enables Infuse to pre-buffer minutes of 4K video ahead on your Apple TV storage over 5 GHz Wi-Fi, eliminating micro-stutters during high-bitrate scenes.
Why use Zee Cast with Infuse instead of AirPlay?
AirPlay compresses high-bitrate video and locks your phone screen. Infuse streams original high-bitrate 4K HDR files directly from Zee Cast with full hardware decoding on Apple TV while your phone stays completely free.
How do I configure Infuse streaming cache for smooth 4K playback?
In Infuse Settings > Playback > Streaming Cache, select 'Auto' or 'Disk'. This enables local memory pre-buffering from Zee Cast to prevent buffering during high-bitrate 4K HDR playback.
What platforms can run Infuse?
Infuse is available on Apple TV (tvOS), Mac (macOS), iPhone (iOS), iPad (iPadOS), and Apple Vision Pro (visionOS).
