The Screen mirroring or Wi-Fi direct compatible device doesn't detect my TV

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If BRAVIA or the model number of your TV isn't displayed on the device screen, set the input of your TV to Screen mirroring or turn on the Wi-Fi Direct® feature depending on which feature your device supports.

Devices that support Screen mirroring

Make sure that the TV input is set to Screen mirroring.

• If Screen mirroring isn't displayed in the input menu, your TV doesn't support this feature.
  • In this case, a separate article is available that provides alternate methods you can use to display the content of a mobile device on your TV screen.
• Connectivity with all Miracast™ compatible devices isn't guaranteed.
• The video quality may be degraded due to environmental interference.

Devices that support Wi-Fi Direct

The steps may differ depending on your TV and operating system (OS). Check your manual for model-specific information. Manuals are posted on your model support page.

Android TV™ and Google TV™ models

1. Open the Settings screen. How to access Settings
   • Using the Quick Settings button (For models released in 2019 or later)
     1. Press the (Quick Settings) button on the remote control.
     2. Select Settings.
   • Using the HOME button
     1. Press the HOME button on the remote control.
     2. Select Settings.
2. The next steps will depend on your TV menu options
   • Select Network & Internet → Wi-Fi Direct → Wi-Fi Direct Settings.
   • Select Network → Wi-Fi Direct → Wi-Fi Direct Settings.
   • Select Network → Wi-Fi Direct → Wi-Fi Direct → set to On → Wi-Fi Direct Settings.
3. Check if BRAVIA or the model number of your TV appears on the device screen.
4. If the issue still occurs and the TV is connected to the network with a LAN cable, change the connecting channel.

   Note: For Android™ 7.0 versions or earlier. Android 8.0 and later don't have these settings.

   1. Press the HOME button.
   2. Select Settings.
   3. Under the Network & Accessories category, select Network.
   4. Select Wi-Fi Direct.
   5. Select Advanced settings.
   6. Select Band setting.
   7. Select Manual.
   8. Select a channel.

Other TV models

Make sure that Built-in Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct settings are set to On. The images and steps may vary depending on your model.

1. Press the HOME button.
2. From the menu in the upper right of the TV screen, select Settings.

   

3. Select System Settings or Network.
   • If the TV shows Network, skip to step 6.
4. Select Setup.
5. Select Wi-Fi Setup.
6. Select Built-in Wi-Fi or Built-in Wireless LAN.
7. Select On.
8. Select Wi-Fi Direct.
9. Select On.
10. Select Wi-Fi Direct Settings.
11. Follow the on-screen instructions and then check if BRAVIA or the model number of your TV appears on the screen of your device.
12. If the issue still occurs, change the wireless channel frequency on the router between channels 1 and 11.
    • Your TV won't appear on the compatible devices if the router is set to channel frequency 12 or 13. Contact your internet service provider (ISP) or check your wireless router manual for more information.