Wi-Fi Direct

Wi-Fi Direct is a wireless technology that allows two devices to establish a direct, peer-to-peer Wi-Fi connection without requiring a wireless router. It’s like Bluetooth in that you need to introduce each Wi-Fi Direct capable device to the other and create a connection. This means users on the go can print documents, share data, sync files, and display information from notebooks and netbooks, as well as from devices like smartphones and tablets. Products certified Wi-Fi Direct can connect to other wireless devices without joining a traditional wireless network or Wi-Fi hotspot.

Learn how to use Wi-Fi Direct feature to connect two devices via WLAN without requiring an access point. To connect devices using Wi-Fi Direct, follow the below steps:

Steps shown are on Android 9.0

1 Open Settings on you device and Select Wi-Fi Ensure your Wi-Fi is enabled as you will need to turn this setting on to access your Wi-Fi Direct settings as well as share files wirelessly.

2 Tap Wi-Fi Direct. The device will scan for Wi-Fi Direct devices automatically. 3 Locate and select the device you would like to connect to. Ensure the both devices have turned on the Wi-Fi Settings so the two can successfully locate each other.

4 The other device will receive an Invitation to connect, Tap Accept for the connection to be made.