Article ID : 00046007 / Last Modified : 09/30/2021

Using Screen mirroring

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You can connect Miracast™ compatible mobile devices to mirror content to your TV without the use of cables or an internet connection. This article provides general information on how to register a mobile device to your TV for Screen mirroring, display a list of connected devices, and unregister paired devices.

Before you start

  • Some BRAVIA™, Android™, and Google TV™ (after 2020) models do not support this function. Manuals are posted on your model support page.
  • Screen mirroring is not a feature of Apple® devices. Use the Wi-Fi Direct® or the Apple AirPlay® feature, depending on the TV model.
  • If you have an Android TV™/Google TV connected to a home network, you may be able to use the Chromecast™ built-in (Google Cast™) feature as an alternative to Screen mirroring.
  • Follow these steps to setup Screen mirroring with computers using the Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 or Microsoft Windows 10 operating systems.

Notes:

  • Connectivity is not guaranteed with all Miracast compatible devices.
  • Some TVs don't support 5GHz wireless frequency bands.
  • Environmental interferences may reduce the video quality.

Register a mobile device to the TV

  1. Depending on your TV type, turn on the Screen mirroring feature using the supplied remote control:
    • Android TV - two methods
      • Press HOME → Apps → Screen mirroring.
      • Press INPUT → Screen mirroring.
    • Other TV models
      • Press INPUT → Screen mirroring.
  2. Select Show the connection guide to set up.
  3. Follow the on-screen directions to connect your mobile device to the TV.
    1. Select Settings on your mobile device.
    2. Depending on your mobile device, select Screen mirroring, Miracast, Cast screen, Smart View, or Wireless display.
    3. On your mobile device, select the TV device that is displayed on the setup screen of the TV.

Note: If your TV is connected with to a Wi-Fi® network, it will disconnect during Screen mirroring usage and reconnect upon exit.

Display list of connected devices

Your TV type determines the steps to display the list of connected devices.

  • Android TV devices
    1. Press HOME.
    2. Select Settings.
    3. Select Network.
    4. Select Wi-Fi Direct.
    5. Select Advanced settings. If not available, then skip to next step.
    6. Select Show device list/Delete.
  • Other TVs
    1. Press INPUT.
    2. Select Screen mirroring.
    3. Select OPTIONS.
    4. Select Show Device List/Delete.

Unregister paired devices

Follow these steps to unregister a single mobile device or all devices from the Show Device List/Delete screen.

  • Unregister a device
    1. Select the device to delete in the list.
    2. Press the Enter button.
    3. Select Yes to confirm.
  • Unregister all devices
    1. Press the OPTIONS button.
    2. Select Delete All.
    3. Select Yes to confirm.

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