Mirror, cast, or display content or the screen of a mobile device to the TV

This table provides the available functions and compatibilities for Google TV models.

The available functions vary; check your options based on your connection type:

Wireless with internet - TV is connected to the internet

• Chromecast built-in (Google Cast)

  

  Simply tap the Cast icon to display videos such as YouTube or photos saved in apps on the TV screen.
  Refer to the article How do I use Chromecast built-in (Google Cast) (Google Cast) on Sony's Android TV for more instructions.

• AirPlay

  

  If you have an Apple device and your Android TV supports AirPlay, you can mirror your Apple device screen to the TV or stream content.

  • Does my TV support Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit?
  • Apple AirPlay: Displaying content from Apple devices on Android TV

Wireless without internet - TV is not connected to the internet

• Wi-Fi Direct

  

  You can make a direct wireless connection between the TV and mobile device and send photos, videos, and music to the TV.

This table provides the available functions and compatibilities for Android TV models.

The available functions vary; check your options based on your connection type:

Wireless with internet - TV is connected to the internet

• Chromecast built-in (Google Cast)

  

  Simply tap the Cast icon to display videos such as YouTube or photos saved in apps on the TV screen.
  Refer to the How do I use Chromecast built-in (Google Cast) (Google Cast) on Sony's Android TV article for more instructions.

• AirPlay

  

  If you have an Apple device and your Android TV supports AirPlay, you can mirror your Apple device screen to the TV or stream content.

  • Does my TV support Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit?
  • Apple AirPlay: Displaying content from Apple devices on Android TV

Wireless without internet - TV is not connected to the internet

• Wi-Fi Direct

  

  You can make a direct wireless connection between the TV and mobile device and send photos, videos, and music to the TV.

• Screen mirroring

  

  You can display the screen of the mobile device on the TV as is.

Wired

This table provides the available functions and compatibilities for other TV models.

The available functions vary; check your options based on your connection type:

Wireless without internet - TV is not connected to the internet

• Screen mirroring

  

• Wi-Fi Direct

  

  You can make a direct wireless connection between the TV and mobile device and send photos, videos, and music to the TV.

  You can display the screen of the mobile device on the TV as is.

• Photo Sharing Plus

  

  You can make a direct wireless connection between the TV and mobile device and share photos and videos or save shared content to another device.

Wired

• USB connection

  

  You can make a USB connection between the TV and mobile device and send photos and videos to the TV.

• 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.
  • If the mobile device supports Micro HDMI:
    You can use an HDMI cable to display the screen of the mobile device on the TV.
  • Not all TVs have an MHL input. If the TV supports MHL, at least one of the HDMI inputs on the TV will be labeled MHL.
  • Not all mobile devices support MHL or Micro HDMI. Check the specifications or the supplied manual.