Learn how to use WiFi Direct on your Samsung Galaxy Alpha Wi-Fi Direct connects devices directly via a WiFi network without requiring an access point.
Connecting to other devices
- On the Apps screen, tap Settings > Wi-Fi, and then tap the Wi-Fi switch to activate it.
- Tap Menu icon > Wi-Fi Direct. The detected devices are listed.
- Select a device to connect to.
- To connect to multiple devices, tap Menu icon > Multi-connect.
- To change the device name, tap Menu icon > Rename device.
- Accept the Wi-Fi Direct authorization request on the other device to confirm.
Sending and receiving data
You can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other devices. The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device.
Sending an image
- On the Apps screen, tap Gallery.
- Select an image.
- Tap Share icon > Wi-Fi Direct, and then select a device to transfer the image to.
- Accept the Wi-Fi Direct authorization request on the other device.
Receiving an image
When another device sends you an image, accept the Wi-Fi Direct authorization request. The received image is saved in the Gallery > Download folder.
Ending the device connection
- On the Apps screen, tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
- Tap Menu icon > Wi-Fi Direct. The device displays the connected devices in the list.
- Tap End connection > OK to disconnect the devices
