How to use the Wi-Fi Direct feature on a BRAVIA TV
IMPORTANT: This article applies only to specific products and/or operating systems. Check the Applicable Products and Categories section of this article before starting these steps.
If you want to connect your BRAVIA TV to a Wi-Fi network, you may refer to this article:
How to connect the BRAVIA TV to a network using a wireless connection (Wi-Fi network)
Wi-Fi Direct is a function allows you to wirelessly connect a device to the TV without using a wireless router, and then stream videos, photos, and music from that device directly to the TV.
For other casting or mirroring methods, refer to the following articles:
Before you start
- Make sure your TV software is updated to the latest version.
- Depending on your TV model, the device that you are using, or regions/countries, some functions may not be available.
- Not all TVs have the Wi-Fi Direct feature. To see if your product supports the Wi-Fi Direct feature, check the specifications or the supplied manual.
- For more details regarding the Wi-Fi Direct feature, refer to the article What is the Wi-Fi Direct feature?
- For Android devices, you can download and use a third-party app to throw or cast images, videos, or songs from your mobile device. Please note that we do not support or guarantee the use of third-party apps.
Set up and use the Wi-Fi Direct feature
Activate the Wi-Fi Direct mode on the TV and establish a connection with the device. Once the setup is complete, media can be shared between the device and the TV.
Step 1. Setting up Wi-Fi Direct feature of the TV
Note: For your TV model, refer to the article How to check if your BRAVIA TV is a Google TV™, Android TV™, or other TV.
Google TV and Android TV models
Other TV models released in 2015 and later
Other TV models released in 2013 and 2014
Other TV models released in 2011 and 2012
Step 2. Connecting your device to the TV
Android™ mobile device
iOS mobile device
Computer
Camera
Troubleshooting
If the device cannot connect to the TV, refer to the article The Wi-Fi Direct or Screen mirroring function doesn't work.
If the issue is not resolved, or the connection is unstable, try one of these alternative methods:
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