Connect with Wi-Fi Direct
If you have a device, like a
or
, that supports Wi-Fi Direct, you can connect your phone without a wireless
router or cable.
When you turn on your phone’s
, Wi-Fi Direct is automatically enabled.
To connect to a Wi-Fi Direct device:
1.
On the device you want to connect, set up Wi-Fi Direct. For instructions, see that product's user guide.
2.
On your phone, go to
Network & internet
>
Wi
‑
Fi
>
Wi-Fi preferences
.
3.
Touch
Advanced
>
Wi-Fi Direct
.
You'll see a list of Wi-Fi Direct devices that are within range and compatible.
4.
Touch the device’s name to connect.
Cast screen or media to TV
Mirror with Chromecast
To mirror your screen on a TV, showing all apps and screens you use on your phone, you must:
•
.
•
Or, plug a Chromecast into your TV’s HDMI port. (
.)
To start casting:
1.
Make sure your phone and Chromecast or TV with Chromecast are connected to the same
2.
Connected devices
>
Connection preferences
>
Cast
.
Or, from
.
3.
Touch the name of the Chromecast or TV to connect.
To stop:
•
On the casting notification, touch
>
Disconnect
.
•
Or, from quick settings, touch
>
Disconnect
.
Cast an app
You can cast an app if you:
•
Have a smart TV that supports mobile apps for viewing or playing media from your phone. See your TV user
guide for instructions to connect your phone.
•
Have Chromecast or a TV with
.
Miracast is not supported.
To cast an app:
1.
Make sure your phone and smart TV or Chromecast are connected to the same
network.
Connected devices
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