Learn how to connect TV using USB cable on your Sony Xperia Z3 Compact. 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 adapter from your device.
