Connectivity
Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable
You can connect your device to a TV set using an MHL cable or an HDMI cable to 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.
You may have to purchase a cable and an adaptor separately.
To view content from your device on a TV which supports MHL input
1Connect your device to the TV using an MHL cable. appears in your device's
status bar after a connection is established.
2The 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
1Connect your device to an MHL adaptor and connect the adaptor to a USB power supply.
2Connect the adaptor to a TV using a HDMI™ cable. appears in your device's
status bar after a connection is established.
3The 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
1While your device is connected to the TV set, drag the status bar downward to open the Notification panel.
2Tap MHL connected.
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.
Mirroring the screen of another Xperia™ device wirelessly on your device
You can use the Screen mirroring feature to share the screen of another Xperia™ device on the screen of your device without using a cable connection.
To mirror the screen of the Xperia™ device on your device
1 Your device: From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Screen mirroring > OK.
3 Tap Standby mode.
4 Other device: From your Home screen, tap .
5Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Screen mirroring > Turn on Screen mirroring.
6Tap OK and select a device.
7Your device: Tap Accept to connect with your device.
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV
You can use the Screen mirroring feature to show the screen of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connection.
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