Do you like to mirror media content from your mobile to TV without the internet? then WiFi Direct is the viable choice. With your LG Smart TV comes with WiFi Direct support, you can easily make use of this and preview your mobile screen to the TV for instance.
If you like to know how to make it work, then our detailed guide will help you do it.
Things You Should Know Before Using WIFI Direct
To make use of the WIFI Direct function on your LG TV, you must have a smartphone that supports WIFI Direct. With this in hand, you can easily screen mirror your mobile to your LG TV wirelessly without WiFi.
How to Enable WIFI Direct on LG TV
The steps to enable the WIFI Direct on your LG TV differ based on the model you use. Go through the steps discussed below to turn on WiFi Direct on every LG TV.
LG webOS TV
- On your TV remote, press the Settings button and choose All Settings on your TV.
- From the Settings menu, choose the Network option.
- Under the Network tab, choose WiFi Direct and turn on the feature.
- If you have enabled WiFi Direct on your mobile, your smartphone will be displayed on your TV screen.
- Choose the device to connect your TV and your smartphone to WiFi Direct.
LG NetCast TV
- Push the power button on the remote and turn on your LG TV.
- Click on the Settings button on the screen and go to the Network tab.
- Go over the options and tap on the WiFi Direct option on the screen.
- Tap on the right directional button on the screen and turn on the WiFi Direct on your TV.
- After doing this, open your smartphone, search for WiFi Direct on Settings, and turn it on.
- Once turned on, you will find the smartphone display on the active device on the TV screen.
- Select your smartphone, connect both devices to the WiFi Direct, and start using it.
Once you have connected your smartphone to WiFi Direct, you need to install the Smart Share app on your TV. Using that app, you can break the barrier of WiFi and can mirror the media files on your TV easily.
Perks of Using WiFi Direct on LG TV
Here are some benefits of using the WiFi direct feature on your LG Smart TV instead of an intermediary network.
- Simplified Connectivity: You can seamlessly connect devices without the need for a WiFi router or other complex wireless network setup.
- Advanced Security: Direct peer-to-peer connections will offer improved security by decreasing the vulnerability to external networks.
- Enhanced Streaming: You can enjoy high-quality streaming with reduced latency, as the peer-to-peer connection reduces potential interference.
- Cost Effective: It reduced the need for setting up external hardware or internet connectivity for device configuration.
- Effortless Content Sharing: You can easily mirror content like photos, videos, or others from your smartphone or PC to the LG TV.
Lastly, if you face any difficulties while proceeding with WiFi Direct, mention the issue on my community forum for help.
FAQ
Yes. If your LG TV supports AirPlay-2, you can use the Peer-to-Peer AirPlay feature, which is similar to WiFi Direct, to mirror your iPhone screen. During this process, your iPhone will turn into a temporary Hotspot hub to initiate the mirroring.
