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How to Use Wi-Fi Direct
Connect mobile devices wirelessly without a router
By Jason Bennett Jason Bennett Writer George Brown College Jay Bennett is a former Lifewire writer and digital marketing consultant with 8 years' experience. His writing has appeared on the VisiHow website. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on November 18, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Home Networking Wi-Fi & Wireless The Wireless Connection Routers & Firewalls Network Hubs ISP Broadband Ethernet Installing & Upgrading What to Know
Android 9, 8, and 7: Launch Settings and select Connections > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Direct. Select your device.Samsung: Tap and hold on the file, then select Share > Wi-Fi Direct. Pick the device you want to send to and choose Share.Disable Wi-Fi Direct when you're not using it to save power. Disconnect from all paired devices to disable it. Using Wi-Fi Direct on Android devices to share files is an excellent alternative to Bluetooth, which has smaller range capabilities and slower transfer speeds. With the ability to connect two or more phones or tablets, Wi-Fi Direct eliminates the need for an internet connection. Sharing files, printing documents, and screencasting are the primary uses of Wi-Fi Direct on mobile devices. Use Wi-Fi Direct on Android Pie Oreo and Nougat
The following steps illustrate how to connect to other Samsung devices using Wi-Fi Direct on Android 9, 8, and 7. Launch the Settings app and tap Connections. Tap Wi-Fi. Tap Wi-Fi Direct. Ensure your other device or devices have Wi-fi Direct enabled and are visible. In the Available devices section, tap the device you want to connect to. When it is connected, the device name displays in a blue font. To disconnect at any time, tap the device name again. How to Use Wi-Fi Direct to Send Files Between Samsung Devices
Samsung phones and tablets work exceptionally well with Wi-Fi Direct. Older devices like the Galaxy S5/S6 connect with new Galaxy S9/10s without problem. Open the file you want to send, tap and hold it, then tap Share in the upper right corner. With the share options visible, tap Wi-Fi Direct. Under Available devices, tap the phone or tablet you want to send to and then tap Share in the top right corner. If you wish to print a document, tap the Wi-Fi Direct supported printer. If you want to cast your phone or tablet's screen to your Television, tap the Wi-Fi Direct TV. On the receiving device, tap the File received notification. Under the file list, tap the file you just received to open or view it. On the sending device, a notification appear indicating the file transfer was successful. Disable Wi-Fi Direct when you're finished using it to save power. To disable Wi-Fi Direct, disconnect from all paired devices. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Use Samsung Kies to Transfer Files & More How to Connect an Android to a PC How to Connect Google Home to Wi-Fi How to Use Bluetooth to Transfer Files Between Devices How to Share Internet Access How to Find a Wi-Fi Password on an iPhone When and How to Turn Off Wi-Fi on Your Devices How to Mirror Android to TV (Connect Your Phone Wirelessly) How to Fix Wi-Fi Connection Drops How to Make Wi-Fi Calls on Your iPhone How to Download a Different Samsung TV Internet Browser How to Connect an Xbox One Controller to Android How to Detect a Hidden Camera Using Android Phones How to Fix It When an Amazon Fire Tablet Is Connected to Wi-Fi but Not Internet Share an Internet Connection in Windows How to Cast to Fire Stick From an Android Phone Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies