How To Connect Sony Xperia Z To TV
Learn how to connect your Sony Xperia Z to a TV. Connect your device to a TV set and start viewing content saved in your device on a larger screen. When you connect your device to the TV set, the TV launcher application opens. This application helps you to play media files from your device on TVs and other devices.
Note: You may have to purchase an MHL cable separately.
How to view content from Sony Xperia Z on a TV which supports MHL input
- Connect your device to the TV using an MHL cable. MHL icon appears in your device’s status bar after a connection is established.
- The TV launcher application starts automatically. Follow the instructions to view your media files on the TV.
How to view content from Sony Xperia Z on a TV which supports HDMI input
- Connect your device to an MHL-HDMI adaptor, and connect the adaptor to a USB power supply.
- Connect the adaptor to a TV using a HDMI cable. MHL icon appears in your device’s status bar after a connection is established.
- The TV launcher application starts automatically. Follow the instructions to view your media files on the TV.
How to view help about using the TV remote control
- While your device is connected to the TV set, drag the status bar downward to open the Notification panel.
- Tap MHL connected.
Note: You can also press the yellow button on the TV remote control to open the Notification panel.
How to disconnect Sony Xperia Z from the TV set
- Disconnect the MHL cable or the MHL-HDMI adaptor from your device.
Screen mirroring on Sony Xperia Z
Use Screen mirroring to show the screen of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connection. Wi-Fi Direct technology creates a wireless connection between the two devices, so you can sit back and enjoy your favorite photos from the comfort of your couch. You can also use this feature to listen to music from your phone via the TV’s speakers.
How to mirror the screen of Sony Xperia Z on a TV screen
- Follow the instructions in the User guide for your TV to turn on the screen mirroring function.
- From your Home screen, tap Apps icon.
- Find and tap Settings > Xperia > Screen mirroring.
- Tap Turn on Screen mirroring and select a device.
Note: Your TV must support screen mirroring for the above described functionality to work.