Learn how to use screen mirroring on your Samsung Galaxy Alpha. You can use this feature to connect your device to a large screen with an AllShare Cast dongle or HomeSync and then share your contents.
Note:
- This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
- Some files may be buffered during playback, depending on the network connection.
- To save energy, deactivate this feature when not in use.
- If you specify a Wi-Fi frequency, AllShare Cast dongles or HomeSync may not be detected or connected.
- If you play videos or games on a TV, select an appropriate TV mode to get the best experience.
Viewing content on a TV
Before you connect a TV to your device, connect the TV and the screen mirroring-enabled device. To set up the connection, refer to the devices user manual. The following actions are an example of viewing content on a TV connected via an AllShare Cast dongle.
- Connect the screen mirroring-enabled device to the TV using an HDMI cable.
- On the TV, select a connection mode, such as HDMI mode, to connect an external device.
- On the Apps screen, tap Settings > Screen Mirroring. The detected devices are listed.
- Select a device to connect to.
- Your devices screen appears on the TV screen.
- If you connect the device for the first time, tap and hold the dongles name in the list and enter the PIN shown on the TV screen
- Open or play a file, and then control the display with the keys on your device.
Stopping viewing the content
- On the Apps screen, tap Settings > Screen Mirroring, and then tap the Screen Mirroring switch to deactivate it.
