System capable of interacting with devices on a network

A method for providing a streaming session, comprising:

• registering a sending device and a receiving device with an identity server module on a server, wherein the server stores a unique token for each of the sending and receiving devices, the unique token defining an identifier and device-specific communication details for each of the sending and receiving devices;
• using the sending device, scanning nearby devices to identify available receiving devices comprising the receiving device;
• after the receiving device is determined to be within the proximity of the sending device, from the sending device, receiving an activation request for a personal computer receiving content in a session from a streaming server, wherein the activation request requests redirection of the content in the session from the personal computer to the receiving device;
• using the server, directing the streaming server to provide the content to the receiving device using the device specific communication details;
• disconnecting a communication connection with the personal computer;
• streaming the session to the receiving device;
• and
• with the sending device, controlling operations of the receiving device or navigation of the session on the receiving device,
• wherein the sending device controls at least one of the operations of the receiving device and the navigation of the session on the receiving device via control signals transmitted via a communication channel between the sending and receiving devices that is established based on connection requirements associated with the receiving device.

A system comprising:

• a first server providing content in a session to a computing device associated with an operator of a sending device;
• and
• a second server running an identity server module,
• wherein a sending device and a receiving device are registered with the identity server module,
• wherein the second server stores communication requirements comprising a unique token for each of the sending and receiving devices, the unique token defining an identifier and device-specific communication details for each of the sending and receiving devices,
• wherein the sending device scans to determine the receiving device is within proximity,
• wherein the sending device validates that the receiving device is registered with the identity server module and when the receiving device is validated, sends a request that the second server provide the session on the receiving device,
• wherein the second server responds to the request by causing the first server to provide the session on the receiving device using the communication requirements which include wireless communication connection requirements and after the receiving device is determined to be within the proximity of the sending device, directs the first server to direct the content to the receiving device using the device-specific communication details,
• wherein the sending device controls navigation of the session on the receiving device through commands provided by the sending device in response to input from an operator of the sending device, and
• wherein the sending device transmits the commands via a communication channel established between the sending and receiving devices using the communication requirements and established at least in part by the second server.