Share media content with nearby devices via DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance). Both devices must be DLNA certified to support this feature.
Note: Some Settings, Menus, or Icons may differ from that of your device depending on your software version and wireless service provider.
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From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Networks tab > Share & connect > Media server.
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Checkmark Content sharing to share content with nearby devices.
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Tap ANDROID or current device name to change the device name. Tap the Image icon to change the device image.
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Tap Content to share and checkmark the types of content you would like to share and tap OK. Choose from Photos, Videos, and Music.
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Checkmark Receive content to allow other devices to upload media files to my device.
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Media server is now activated and ready to share content.
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Tap Allowed devices to show nearby devices accessible to your device.
- Tap Not-allowed devices to show nearby devices that are not accessible to your device.
Let your renderer device (e.g., Tv) play multimedia content from your remote content library (e.g., PC).
Note: Make sure that the DLNA functionality of your device is properly configured (e.g., for TV and PC)
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From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Networks tab > Share & Connect > Media Server.
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Tap Menu key > Use DLNA feature.
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Tap Player and select the device from the renderer device list.
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Tap Library and select the device of the remote content library.
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You can browse the content library.
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Touch and hold a content thumbnail and touch Play or tap the Menu key > Play.
You can enjoy content from nearby devices, such as a computer or mobile device, on your device by following the instructions below.
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To connect the nearby devices to your device, tap Nearby devices in the Gallery or Music application as below.
- Ensure that your device and nearby devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Make sure DLNA feature on the nearby device is turned on.
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Tap the device you want to connect to. If the device is not on the list, tap Search nearby devices.
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After establishing a connection, you can enjoy the contents from the nearby device on your device.
You can mirror device screen and sound onto LG Miracast dongle or TV wirelessly.
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From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Networks tab > Share & connect > Miracast.
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Tap the switch to enable Miracast.
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Turn the MIracast feature on your TV or connect to the LG Miracast dongle.
Note: To add Miracast to the quick settings bar, slide the apps to the left and tap Edit > Checkmark Miracast. Swipe the notification panel down, and tap Miracast to enable.
While mirroring, Mobile Hotspot cannot be used simultaneously.