Learn how to share the content with DLNA certified devices on your Sony Xperia Z. You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as, for example, a TV, or a computer. Such devices must be DLNA Certified by the Digital Living Network Alliance and all devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network in order for content to be shared. You can also view or play content from other DLNA Certified devices on your device.

After you set up the sharing of content between devices, you can, for example, listen to music files stored on your home computer from your device, or view photos taken with your device’s camera on a large-screen TV.

Playing files from DLNA Certified devices on Sony Xperia Z

When you play files from another DLNA Certified device on your device, this other device acts as a server. In other words, it shares content over a network. The server device must have its content sharing function enabled and give access permission to your device. It also must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device.

How to play a shared track on your device

• Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device.
• From your Home screen, tap Apps icon, then find and tap WALKMAN.
• Tap My music to open the music library.
• Select a device from the list of connected devices.
• Browse the folders of the connected device and select the track that you want to play. The track starts playing automatically.

How to play a shared video on your device

• Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device.
• From your Home screen, tap Apps icon, then find and tap Movies > Devices.
• Select a device from the list of connected devices.
• Browse the folders of the connected device and select the video that you want to play.

How to view a shared photo on your device

• Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device.
• From your Home screen, tap Apps icon.
• Find and tap Album > My albums. All your available online albums and connected devices are displayed.
• Select a device from the list of connected devices.
• Browse the folders of the connected device and select a photo to view it.