Article ID : 00059006 / Last Modified : 03/10/2022
PrintIMPORTANT:
- Android TV™/Google TV™ released after 2020 do not support Screen mirroring function. If you aren't sure of your TV type, check if your BRAVIA TV is a Google TV, an Android TV or other.
- Apple devices don't support Screen mirroring.
- For more details, a separate article is available: Can I Use Screen Mirroring with My Apple Device?
- Environmental interferences may reduce the video quality.
- Some TVs don't support 5GHz wireless frequency bands.
Contents
- What is the Screen mirroring function
- Compatible devices and alternative methods
- How to use the function
- Troubleshooting
1. What is the Screen mirroring function
The Screen mirroring function is one of the methods to display the screen of a mobile device on the TV to view photos, videos or websites. The function uses Miracast technology to display the screen of a compatible device on the TV without a wireless router.
NOTE: The video quality may be degraded if there is environmental interference present.
2. Compatible devices and Alternative methods
Compatible devices
- Some Bravia TVs released in between 2013 to 2020 (Android TVs/Google TVs after
2020 do not support the function.)
NOTE: For details, check the Applicable Products and Categories of This Article section, or Help Guide of your TV. - Miracast compatible devices such as a smartphone, tablet, or computer
NOTES:- For Apple devices (iPhone/iPad/iPod/MacBook): Apple devices don't support Screen mirroring.
- For more details, a separate article is available: Can I Use Screen Mirroring with My Apple Device?
- For details on the specification of your device, refer to the manual or contact the support of the device.
- For Apple devices (iPhone/iPad/iPod/MacBook): Apple devices don't support Screen mirroring.
Alternative methods
If the TV or device don't support the Screen mirroring function, you may find an alternative method to display the content in one of the following articles:
- For mobile devices: Mirror, cast, or display the content or screen of a mobile device on the TV screen
- For computers (Android TVs/Google TVs): How to wirelessly display the computer screen on the TV
3. How to use the function
NOTE: For Screen mirroring with computers, refer to the article for Windows 8.1 or Windows 10, depending on your operating systems.
To register your device to the TV
- On the TV remote control, press the INPUT button,
select Screen mirroring, then press the Enter button. The TV will go into standby and wait for a connection from a mobile device.
Show examples of the standby screen
NOTE: When the Screen mirroring standby screen displayed, the wireless connection between the TV and your wireless router (access point) is disconnected. Connect your Screen mirroring compatible mobile device to the TV. Configure your mobile device to connect to the TV.
The instructions below use Xperia (Android™ OS 4.4 or later) as an example.
- Tap Settings.
- Select Device connection or Xperia Connectivity.
- Select Screen mirroring.
- On the Screen mirroring screen, tap Start.
- Select OK.
- Tap the name of your TV.
NOTE: The 5GHz band may not be supported depending on your TV model.
You can check the detailed instructions in the following movie.
NOTES:
- Connectivity with all Miracast compatible devices is not guaranteed.
- The video quality may be degraded due to environmental interference.
To list connected devices/deregister devices
For Android TVs
- On the supplied remote control, press the HOME button.
- Select Settings.
- Select Network.
- Select Wi-Fi Direct.
- Select Advanced settings.
- Select Show device list/Delete.
For other TVs
When the Screen mirroring standby screen is displayed, press the OPTIONS button, then select Show Device List / Delete.
- To deregister a device, select the device in the list to delete, then press the Enter button. Then, select Yes in the confirmation display.
- To deregister all devices, press the OPTIONS button in the list, select Delete All, then Yes in the confirmation display.
NOTES:
- Icons on the left of the list show the following.
- For more details, refer to the manual of the product.
4. Troubleshooting
If the screen mirroring function doesn't work, refer to the The screen mirroring function doesn't work. article.