ndroid: Wi-Fi Direct lets you send share files to other devices the easy way. Wi-Fi Direct is a great way of connecting to other devices to perform simple tasks. The main difference between this and many other similar services is that you don't need to be connected to the internet to start sharing and connecting with others. As well as phones, Wi-Fi Direct can also be used in conjunction with several other electrical devices. For example, using Wi-Fi Direct, you can quickly send your files to a nearby wireless printer or transmit video from your phone to your TV. Although it isn't available on all Android devices, as of yet, it's still a great piece of software, that's easy to get to grips with.
Open your settings
From your device’s home screen, open up your Settings menu and navigate to the Wireless and Networks tab. If your device is Wi-Fi Direct compatible, you should see it listed near the bottom of all your settings here. By default it will be switched off, so flick the switch to activate it.
Add a name
After opening up the Wi-Fi Direct menu, press on the Options button on your device, and select Device name. This will now bring up the keyboard on your device, and allow you to enter a name which will represent your phone when other people search for it. Press the OK button once you’ve completed it.
Begin a scan
Press on the Scan button when you’re ready to start searching for other devices and electrical items to connect to. Any devices that then appear on your screen are Wi-Fi Direct compatible, such as phones that have the feature turned on. In a similar fashion to Bluetooth, you’ll need to enter a PIN code to connect. From the list of options you’re presented with, select the one you want to connect to.
Send and share
No matter what you’re connected to, you can begin sending files to it. Open up the Gallery app on your device, or any other app where your media files are kept, and press on the Share button usually located
on the top of the app. From here you should now see the Wi-Fi Direct option become visible. Select it and your file will begin transferring.
Multi-connect
Next to the Scan option is Multi-connect. Not only does this option let you connect to numerous devices at the same time, it’s also the best way to connect to another device if you want to play games. Not all devices support the Multi-connect feature, so you’ll need to select it once you have scanned for devices to see which ones are compatible. You’ll find most televisions do support the Multi-connect feature, as do modern games consoles. Devices like printers and Hi-Fi systems tend to not support this feature, however.
Open your settings
From your device’s home screen, open up your Settings menu and navigate to the Wireless and Networks tab. If your device is Wi-Fi Direct compatible, you should see it listed near the bottom of all your settings here. By default it will be switched off, so flick the switch to activate it.
Add a name
After opening up the Wi-Fi Direct menu, press on the Options button on your device, and select Device name. This will now bring up the keyboard on your device, and allow you to enter a name which will represent your phone when other people search for it. Press the OK button once you’ve completed it.
Begin a scan
Press on the Scan button when you’re ready to start searching for other devices and electrical items to connect to. Any devices that then appear on your screen are Wi-Fi Direct compatible, such as phones that have the feature turned on. In a similar fashion to Bluetooth, you’ll need to enter a PIN code to connect. From the list of options you’re presented with, select the one you want to connect to.
Send and share
No matter what you’re connected to, you can begin sending files to it. Open up the Gallery app on your device, or any other app where your media files are kept, and press on the Share button usually located
on the top of the app. From here you should now see the Wi-Fi Direct option become visible. Select it and your file will begin transferring.
Multi-connect
Next to the Scan option is Multi-connect. Not only does this option let you connect to numerous devices at the same time, it’s also the best way to connect to another device if you want to play games. Not all devices support the Multi-connect feature, so you’ll need to select it once you have scanned for devices to see which ones are compatible. You’ll find most televisions do support the Multi-connect feature, as do modern games consoles. Devices like printers and Hi-Fi systems tend to not support this feature, however.
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