How To Connect To TV Using Cable – Sony Xperia Z2

How To Connect To TV Using Cable - Sony Xperia Z2
How To Connect To TV Using Cable - Sony Xperia Z2

Learn how to connect to TV using cable on your Sony Xperia Z2. You can connect your device to a TV set using an MHL cable or a HDMI cable and view content saved in your device on the TV screen. When you connect your device in this way to a compatible 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 a cable and an adaptor separately.

To view content from your device 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.

To view content from your device on a TV which supports HDMI input

  • Connect your device to an MHL adaptor, and connect the adaptor to a USB power supply.
  • Connect the adaptor to a TV using a HDMI cable. 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.

To view help about using the TV remote control

  • While your device is connected to the TV set, drag the status bar downwards 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.

To disconnect your device from the TV set

  • Disconnect the MHL cable or the MHL adaptor from your device.
Amarnath Natarajan

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