How to connect devices using WiFi Direct?

Last Update date : 2024-07-23

Wi-Fi Direct is a wireless technology that allows devices to establish a direct connection without the need for a router. It is similar to Bluetooth, in that both devices require a Wi-Fi Direct capable device to establish the connection. With Wi-Fi Direct, users can print documents, share data, sync files, and view information from their laptops.

Touching phone screen
1 Open Settings on your device.
Settings App
2 Navigate to and tap Connections.
Connections
3 Tap on Wi-Fi.
Connection, WIFI
4 Tap on More options (three vertical dots).
WIFI, more options

Note: Make sure your Wi-Fi connection is enabled to turn on this setting to access Wi-Fi Direct settings and also to share files wirelessly

5 Tap on Wi-Fi Direct.
More options, WIFI Direct
1 Tap on the device you want to connect to.
WIFI Direct
7 Accept the connection invitation by tapping Accept on the other device.
Wifi Direct Invitation
8 The connection is now complete.
Wifi Direct Connection

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