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.
You may refer to this video tutorial to learn various methods on how to display contents from your mobile device, laptop or PC to your Sony TV
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Content
- Available functions and compatibility
- Functions
1. Available functions and compatibility
There are several ways to display content of a mobile device on the TV screen. First, check the available functions and compatibility information depending on the type of your TV and desired connection methods.
To check the type of your TV, refer to the How to check if your BRAVIA TV is a Google TV™, Android TV™, or other TV article.
For Google TV
| Functions | Connection
methods | Android
mobile | iOS
mobile |
|---|
Chromecast built-in
(Google Cast) | Wireless (With Internet) | ✓ | ✓ |
|---|
| AirPlay | Wireless (With Internet) | - | ✓ |
|---|
| Screen mirroring | Wireless (Without Internet) | - | - |
|---|
| Wi-Fi Direct | Wireless (Without Internet) | ✓ | ✓ |
|---|
| Photo Sharing Plus | Wireless (Without Internet) | - | - |
|---|
| USB | Wired | - | - |
|---|
| MHL/HDMI | Wired | - | - |
|---|
For Android TV
| Functions | Connection
methods | Android
mobile | iOS
mobile |
|---|
Chromecast built-in
(Google Cast) | Wireless (With Internet) | ✓ | ✓ |
|---|
| AirPlay | Wireless (With Internet) | - | ✓*1 |
|---|
| Screen mirroring | Wireless (Without Internet) | ✓*2 | - |
|---|
| Wi-Fi Direct | Wireless (Without Internet) | ✓ | ✓ |
|---|
| Photo Sharing Plus | Wireless (Without Internet) | - | - |
|---|
| USB | Wired | - | - |
|---|
| MHL/HDMI | Wired | ✓*3 | ✓*3 |
|---|
*1 Some Android TVs released in 2019 or later are supported. Refer to Does my TV support Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit?
*2 Some Android TVs released in 2019 or before are supported. Refer to the manual or specifications of the TV.
*3 Some Android TVs released in between 2015 to 2016 are supported. Refer to the manual or specifications of the TV.
NOTE: The Photo Sharing Plus app, which was available for some Android TVs, is now unsupported for all Android TV models as of January 16, 2019.
For other TV
| Functions | Connection
methods | Android
mobile | iOS
mobile |
|---|
Chromecast built-in
(Google Cast) | Wireless (With Internet) | - | - |
|---|
| AirPlay | Wireless (With Internet) | - | - |
|---|
| Screen mirroring | Wireless (Without Internet) | ✓*1 | - |
|---|
| Wi-Fi Direct | Wireless (Without Internet) | ✓*1 | ✓*1 |
|---|
| Photo Sharing Plus | Wireless (Without Internet) | ✓*1,2 | ✓*1,2 |
|---|
| USB | Wired | ✓*1 | - |
|---|
| MHL/HDMI | Wired | ✓*1 | ✓*1 |
|---|
*1 May not be supported depending on the model. Refer to the manual or specifications of the TV.
*2 The function which was available is no longer unsupported depending on the model.
2. Functions overview & help
IMPORTANT: Available functions differ depending on your TV or mobile device. Check the available functions with your devices in the previous section (1. Available functions and compatibility) before proceeding.
Wireless - TV is connected to the internet (ChromeCast/Google Cast, Airplay)
Wireless - TV is not connected to the internet (Wi-Fi Direct, Screen Mirroring, Photo Sharing Plus)
Wired (USB / MHL / HDMI connection)
USB connection
You can make a direct wireless connection between the TV and mobile device and send photos and videos to the TV.
How to set up and use the Wi-Fi Direct feature of the TV with the mobile device
MHL/HDMI connection
- If the mobile device supports Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)
You can use an MHL cable to display the screen of the mobile device on the TV.
How to connect an MHL device to a TV using an MHL cable - If the mobile device supports Micro HDMI
You can use an HDMI cable to display the screen of the mobile device on the TV.
NOTES:
- Not all TVs have an MHL input. If the TV supports MHL, at least one of the HDMI inputs on the TV will be labelled MHL.
- Not all mobile devices support MHL or Micro HDMI. Check the specifications or the supplied manual.
* iPhone, iPad, AirPlay, and HomeKit are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.
