To activate Wi-Fi Direct on Android devices, follow these steps:
- Access the system settings.
- Find the Wi-Fi option.
- Choose the Wi-Fi Direct button located at the bottom right.
Once Wi-Fi is turned on, the Wi-Fi Direct function will activate automatically. To access Wi-Fi Direct settings, go to Settings, then Network & Internet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Preferences, and select Wi-Fi Direct. Your smartphone will start scanning for connected devices.
How Does Wi-Fi Direct Work?
Wi-Fi Direct allows compatible devices to connect wirelessly without using a network router’s access point. With Wi-Fi Direct, devices can send images or music directly to a TV.
Finding a Wi-Fi Direct Network
To access Wi-Fi Direct on a TV, press the HOME button, select Settings, then navigate to Internet & Network, Wi-Fi Direct, and Wi-Fi Direct Settings. Look for the TV’s acronym on the screen and search for the Wi-Fi Direct device. If the device cannot use Wi-Fi Direct, select Show network (SSID)/password.
Connecting Your Phone to the TV via Wi-Fi Direct
Follow these steps to connect your phone to the TV using Wi-Fi Direct for mirroring:
- Access the settings on your Android smartphone.
- Click on Display.
- Click on Cast.
- Choose the TV you want to cast to.
Activating Wi-Fi Direct on a Smart TV
To access the TV menu, press the HOME button on the remote control. Then, select Applications at the bottom. Use the remote control to choose the Wi-Fi Direct mode.
Additionally, to find the Wi-Fi Direct password:
- Printers with a control panel menu: Tap the Wi-Fi Direct icon or button to display the Wi-Fi Direct name and password. Alternatively, print a network overview or network configuration page with the details from the Reports menu.
Enabling Wi-Fi Direct on an HP Printer
On the printer’s control panel, find the HP Wireless Direct icon. Alternatively, select the wireless settings or network configuration menu, then click on Wireless Direct to activate the connection.
Transferring Applications via Wi-Fi Direct
To quickly transfer files between Android phones using Wi-Fi Direct:
- Follow the instructions in the tutorial to connect the phones via Wi-Fi Direct.
- Visit the Play Store to install the Super Beam mobile application.
- Open the application and go to Files & Folders.
- Find or select the file to send and press the blue button at the bottom.
Removing a Wi-Fi Direct Network
To remove a Wi-Fi Direct network:
- Open the Wi-Fi Direct screen.
- Use Direct Wi-Fi.
- Click on the Start Setup button.
- Click on Edit Settings.
- Click on Disable Wi-Fi Direct.
- Check the message and choose Disable settings.