LG G5 - View Device Screen on TV

Notes:

• To share media files, an active Wi-Fi connection must be established. Refer to the following for assistance:
  • Wi-Fi On/Off
  • Set Up Wi-Fi Connection
• To play or copy media to / from other devices (e.g., computer, TV, etc.), they must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network and may need to be configured for sharing. Refer to the user manual or contact the equipment manufacturer for assistance.
• A Miracast-enabled HDTV or a Wireless Display adapter may be required to view your smartphone's screen via an external display. A Wireless Display adapter can be purchased from any Verizon Wireless retail store or at the online store.
• For assistance with setting up a Google® Chromecast™ device, refer to this page.
• Some apps (e.g., YouTube, Netflix, etc.) support displaying the app contents on a remote display. Within the app, tap the Cast icon then select the desired display from the list.

Here are a few ways to share your screen with a TV. A compatible TV or additional accessories may be required. Check with your TV manufacturer for additional support.

Share Your Screen
Share Pictures, Videos or Music
Share with a PC Using the SmartShare App
Media Server Settings (DLNA)

Share Your Screen

1. From a Home screen, navigate: Settings > Share & connect.
   These instructions apply to Standard mode only.
2. Tap Screen sharing.
3. Tap the Screen sharing switch to to turn on or off .
   Once turned on, your device locates compatible displays.
4. Tap the appropriate TV or Miracast dongle.
   If the appropriate device is not showing, tap SEARCH (at the bottom).

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Share Pictures, Videos or Music

1. From a Home screen, navigate: Settings > Share & connect.
   These instructions apply to Standard mode only.
2. Tap Media server.
3. Tap Use DLNA feature.
4. If presented:
   1. Tap Library then tap the preferred library.
   2. Tap Player then tap the preferred player.
5. Navigate to the appropriate folder.
6. Tap the Menu icon (upper-right).
7. Tap Play.
8. Select (check) the preferred file(s) then tap Play.

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Share with a PC Using the SmartShare App

For more information about the SmartShare app, see this page.

1. From a Home screen, navigate: Settings > Share & connect.
   These instructions apply to Standard mode only.
2. Tap File sharing.
3. Tap the SmartShare Beam switch to turn on or off .

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Media Server Settings (DLNA)

Configure these settings to share files with a DLNA-enabled device (e.g., TV, game console, etc.). To determine whether your device supports the DLNA standard, see this product database.

1. From a Home screen, navigate: Settings > Share & connect.
   These instructions apply to Standard mode only.
2. Tap Media server.
3. Tap Content sharing to turn on or off .
4. Review the Content sharing notice then tap ALLOW.
5. Tap Content to share.
6. Select any of the following then tap OK.
   • Photos
   • Videos
   • Music
7. If presented with Receive content, tap to enable or disable.
   Enabled when a check mark is present.

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