Basics
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Connecting to a TV
Connect your device and a TV to view the device’s content on the larger screen. You may be
able to use more features depending on the connected TV.
1
Turn on the TV and place your device close to the TV.
2
Open the notification panel, swipe downwards on the notification panel, and then tap
Search phone and scan for nearby devices
.
3
Tap
QUICK CONNECT
.
4
Select the TV.
The list of features you can use with the TV appears.
5
Select a feature and follow the on-screen instructions to use the feature.
Available features may vary depending on the TV.
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View device on TV (Smart View)
: View your device’s content on the TV screen. You
may need to activate the Screen Mirroring feature on the TV depending on the
TV you want to connect. If the TV does not support the Screen Mirroring feature,
use compatible accessories to enable the feature. Compatible accessories include
HomeSync and an AllShare Cast dongle.
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Use as remote control
: Use your device as a remote control for the TV.
•
View TV on device
: Watch TV on your device’s screen. You can continue watching TV
within the allowed connection range.
•
Play TV sound on device
: Listen to the sound via the device’s speaker while watching
the TV. You can connect a headset to the device so that others do not hear the TV
sound.
•
Register TV
/
Deregister TV
: Register the TV to your device to use additional features,
such as
Use as remote control
.
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Some files may be buffered during playback, depending on the connection.
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If the TV does not support High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP), you
cannot view Digital Rights Management (DRM)-protected content on the TV.