How to obtain the PlaysForSure™ Logo
To fully participate in and benefit from the PlaysForSure™ logo program, there are several steps that need to be completed in order to qualify to use the logo on your devices, please follow the steps outlined here.
Step 1: License Agreement Signed Up with Microsoft
Contact Microsoft to complete all the appropriate Microsoft licenses and agreements for your device or service. Depending on the type of devices you make, the following license agreements need to be signed prior to submitting any product or service for the Logo Tests
Portable / Mobile Devices |
Network Devices |
Windows Media Codecs (WMA/WMV) |
Windows Media Codecs |
Microsoft Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) |
Windows Media DRM 10 for Networked Devices |
Windows Media DRM 10 for Portable Devices |
★ Windows Media Player 10 Software Redistribution |
★ Windows Media Player 10 Software Redistribution |
★ Windows Media Connect 2.0 Software Redistribution |
PlaysForSure™ Logo License Agreement |
PlaysForSure™ Logo License Agreement |
★ Optional but recommended
For detailed information on licensing process, please visit Microsoft's website http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/forpros/consumerelectronics/p4skit/p4s_1.aspx
Step 2 : Self Test Your Product
After the PlaysForSure™ Logo License Agreement is being executed, LTK (Logo Test Kits) shall be received by e-mail or can be downloaded from the PlaysForSure™ Web site
You are required to self test your product(s) by running the test kit against your products(s). Once the product(s) passes the self-test, now you can submit your device to the Allion for verification testing. Allion offers a separated service; PlaysForSure™ Logo Pre-Test service, to help customer generate the test log.
Step 3 : PlayForSure™ Test Agreement Signed Up
A PlaysForSure™ Test Agreement should be signed before test begins and returned to Allion. The Test Agreement is by customer base that subsequent submission is not required once Allion has a signed PlaysForSure™ Test Agreement from your company.
PlaysForSure™ Test Agreement (18.8 KB)
Step 4 : Online Registration
Online registration shall be accessed at Allion’s e-Service website. It is required and needs to be made prior to submitting your submission package to Allion. Product Test ID# automatically will be generated and Allion staffs will response your registration when the application is received.
Step 5: Send the Following Items to Allion
1. Three identical final products with all related accessories (connection cables, AC adapter, cradle, firmware, software etc.) for each submission. Include at least one manual and one product (final) package.
2. One CD-R containing:
- soft copies of all self test logs
- PlaysForSure™ Logo Program Hardware Test Request Form & Submission Checklist
- for PD/MD submissions only - a soft copy of this submission’s formal USB-IF test report (peripheral - device only) from one of the authorized testing facilities listed at www.usb.org
- for ND submissions only - a soft copy of this submission’s DLNA (self) test results.
- a product manual (if available in soft copy)
- firmware with complete flashing instructions (as required)
3. One signed hard copy of the PlaysForSure™ Logo Program Hardware Test Request Form 100% filled out
4. Payment
Step 6: Verification Test at Allion
Once the submission package is received fully, Allion will begin testing according to the verification types. Allion has dedicated management team handle your submission to ensure an expedited testing service is provided. Test result will be sent to both Microsoft and customer upon test completion.
