How to display the screen of other devices on the TV wirelessly / Solution when the screen cannot be displayed
Screen Mirroring, Wi-Fi Direct and Chromecast built-in (Google Cast) are available as the main functions to display the screen of another device on the TV.
Usable functions, operating procedures and support methods vary according to the connected device.
Choose your connected device from amongst the following, and confirm the details in the linked webpage.
Smartphone / Tablet
Windows PC
Camera
NOTES:
- Usable functions vary depending on your TV model. Refer to the operating instructions of your TV.
- For an overview of each function, see the following pages.
- When a wireless connection does not work well, there is also the method to display a screen on the TV screen using a wired connection. If your mobile device/camera has an MHL terminal, you can display the screen on the TV by connecting to the TV with an MHL cable (sold separately). Also, if your PC has an HDMI terminal, you can display the screen on the TV as an external display of your PC by connecting to the TV with an HDMI cable.
Smartphone / Tablet
How to use
- Mirror, cast, or display the content or screen of a mobile device on the TV screen
NOTE: If you are using an iPhone/iPad, you cannot use Screen mirroring. Try using another method such as Wi-Fi Direct or Chromecast built-in.
Troubleshooting
- The screen mirroring function doesn't work
- BRAVIA does not appear on the screen of a Screen mirroring or Wi-Fi Direct compatible device
- Cannot perform new Screen Mirroring connection when other Screen Mirroring device is connected to TV.
- Cannot enter a Band Setting
- Wi-Fi Direct/Screen mirroring supported device cannot connect to BRAVIA, how to confirm the permission.
- Casting from mobile devices or computers to the TV fails.
Windows PC
How to use
- How to display the image from the Windows 10 computer on the TV using the screen mirroring feature
- How to display the image from the computer on the TV using the screen mirroring feature.
- How to set up and use the Wi-Fi Direct feature on your TV with Wi-Fi Direct capable devices.
- Cast a Chrome browser tab to your TV from your computer.
Troubleshooting
- BRAVIA does not appear on the screen of a Screen mirroring or Wi-Fi Direct compatible device.
- Cannot perform new Screen Mirroring connection when other Screen Mirroring device is connected to TV.
- Cannot enter a Band Setting
- Wi-Fi Direct/Screen mirroring supported device cannot connect to BRAVIA, how to confirm the permission.
- Casting from mobile devices or computers to the TV fails.
Camera
How to use
- Operating the camera: Refer to the manual of the camera.
- Operating the TV: Refer to step 1 of the following article: How to set up and use the Wi-Fi Direct feature of the TV with the mobile device
Troubleshooting
- BRAVIA does not appear on the screen of a Screen mirroring or Wi-Fi Direct compatible device
- Wi-Fi Direct/Screen mirroring supported device cannot connect to BRAVIA, how to confirm the permission.
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