Set up the Wi-Fi Direct feature of my Android TV

Note: Not all TVs support the Wi-Fi Direc®t feature. Check your TV manuals for model-specific information.

This information provides the steps to set up the Wi-Fi Direct feature for Android TV™ models.

1. Enable the built-in Wi-Fi of your Android TV:
   1. On the supplied remote control, press the HOME button.
   2. Select the Settings icon.
   3. Follow the steps below according to your TV menu options:
      • Select Network & Internet → Wi-Fi → Set it to On.
      • Select Network → Advanced settings → Built-in Wi-Fi → Set it to On.
2. Turn on the Wi-Fi Direct feature of your TV:
   
   Note: Skip this step if your TV has an Android 8.0 Oreo™ or higher operating system.
   1. Press the HOME button.
   2. Select Settings.
   3. Under Network & Accessories category, select Network.
   4. Select Wi-Fi Direct.
   5. Set it to On.
3. Display the SSID and WPA key of the TV:
   
   Note: The SSID and the WPA key displayed on your TV are used when connecting a Wi-Fi Direct device to your TV.
   1. Press the HOME button.
   2. Select the Settings icon.
   3. Select Network or Network & Internet.
   4. Select Wi-Fi Direct.
   5. Select Wi-Fi Direct settings.
   6. Select Show Network (SSID)/Password.
      • The SSID (Service Set Identifier) and the WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) key will display on the TV screen.
   7. When connecting a Wi-Fi Direct compatible device to your TV, select the SSID of your TV and enter the WPA key displayed on the TV screen as the password.
      • If the connection is successful, the message Wi-Fi device is connected will appear on the TV screen.
      • For details on the device you're connecting to your TV, refer to the manual supplied with that device.