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

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

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

1. Enable the built-in Wi-Fi® of your Android TV:
   1. Open the Settings screen on the TV
      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. Follow the steps below according to your TV menu options:
      • For Android™ 9 or later, select Network & Internet → Wi-Fi → Set it to On.
      • For Android 8 or earlier, 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 (Service Set Identifier) and WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) 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. Open the Settings screen on the TV
      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. Select Network or Network & Internet.
   3. Select Wi-Fi Direct.
   4. Select Wi-Fi Direct settings.
   5. Select Show Network (SSID)/Password.
      
      • The SSID and the WPA key will display on the TV screen.
      • If you have multiple Sony TVs, it may be helpful to review the How to change the device name or SSID of the Android TV™/Google TV™ when using the Wi-Fi Direct feature article.
   6. 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.