How to Screen Mirror to a Sony TV (2026)

Last verified: August 5, 2026

Quick answer

To screen mirror to a Sony TV, identify the television type before choosing a connection method. On a Sony Google TV or Android TV, use Google Cast from a supported app or the Google Home app on Android. Use AirPlay from an iPhone, iPad, or Mac only when the exact Sony model supports AirPlay 2. From a computer, Chrome can cast a tab or the full desktop to a Sony TV with Google Cast. Older compatible Sony televisions may offer a separate Miracast-style Screen mirroring input.

Sony says Google TV and Android TV models released after 2020 do not support the older Screen mirroring function. That does not mean they cannot receive anything wirelessly: many use Google Cast instead, and selected models support AirPlay. Check the exact model and regional support page rather than installing an unofficial receiver app. If the source and TV do not share a supported wireless standard, use HDMI or a manufacturer-approved video adapter.

Choose the correct Sony TV method

Mirroring copies the whole source screen. Casting hands supported media to the television while the phone or computer remains a controller. These are different functions, and a Sony menu labelled Google Cast is not proof that the TV accepts Miracast from Windows or a phone’s generic Smart View control.

Identify the exact Sony TV before connecting

1. Record the full model number. Find it in the TV’s device information or on the rear label. “BRAVIA” alone is not a compatibility identifier.
2. Identify the operating system. Sony separates Google TV, Android TV, and other TV models in its support guidance. Menus and receiver features differ among them.
3. Open the model support page. Check for Google Cast, Apple AirPlay and HomeKit, Screen mirroring, Wi-Fi Direct, and HDMI support.
4. Update supported software. Update the TV and the source device, then restart both once. For general maintenance, see How to Update Apps on a Smart TV.
5. Use a trusted network. Put the TV and source on the same normal home Wi-Fi network unless the selected method explicitly uses a direct connection.

Do not copy a menu path from a different model year without checking it. Sony changes paths across Google TV and Android TV releases, and some support pages are model-filtered. A feature listed for one television is not automatically available on every Sony TV sold under a similar family name.

Cast a video from Android, iPhone, or iPad

App-level Google Cast is the best first choice when the goal is to play one supported video, song, or photo. Google requires a supported mobile device, an updated Cast-enabled app, and a TV that works with Google Cast. Sony says the phone and TV should use the same Wi-Fi network.

1. Turn on the Sony Google TV or Android TV and connect it to the same Wi-Fi network as the phone or tablet.
2. Open an app that displays the official Cast icon.
3. Tap Cast and select the correct Sony TV.
4. Approve any first-use prompt shown on the television.
5. Start playback and use the mobile device as the controller.
6. To stop, open the Cast control again and disconnect.

On iOS 14 or later, Google says Local Network permission is required for device discovery. If the Cast icon is absent, first update the app and check its documentation. Do not download a look-alike casting app merely because a streaming service does not expose the Cast control.

Mirror an Android screen with Google Home

For a full Android screen rather than one supported app, Google documents screen casting through the official Google Home app. Google says Android 8.0 or later supports the Google Home controls, although performance depends on the device.

1. Install or update the official Google Home app from Google Play.
2. Connect the Android device and Sony TV to the same Wi-Fi network name.
3. Open Google Home and select the Sony TV or Cast receiver.
4. Choose the screen-casting control and confirm the warning that everything visible on the phone may appear on the TV.
5. Test with a non-sensitive home screen before opening personal content.
6. Use Google Home’s stop-casting control when finished.

Google warns that access-point isolation can prevent devices on the same Wi-Fi from communicating. Guest networks commonly use this type of separation. Keep notifications, passwords, payment screens, and private messages off the mirrored display.

Mirror an iPhone or iPad with AirPlay

Sony’s current support instructions apply only to specific Google TV and Android TV products that support AirPlay 2. Confirm the exact model first, update the television, and connect the Apple device and TV to the same network.

1. On the Sony TV, open Settings, then find Apple AirPlay & HomeKit. The exact route depends on the model and software.
2. Turn on AirPlay.
3. On the iPhone or iPad, open Control Center.
4. Tap Screen Mirroring.
5. Select the correct Sony TV.
6. Enter the AirPlay code displayed on that television if requested.
7. To stop, reopen Screen Mirroring and select Stop Mirroring.

For one video or photo, use the app’s AirPlay control when it is available instead of duplicating the entire screen. Apple notes that some video apps do not support AirPlay. Use the service’s official Sony TV app or its documented playback route when protected video does not appear.

Mirror a Mac with AirPlay

1. Confirm that the Sony TV supports AirPlay 2 and that AirPlay is enabled.
2. Connect the Mac and Sony TV to the same trusted network.
3. Open Control Center on the Mac.
4. Select Screen Mirroring, then choose the Sony TV.
5. Enter the code displayed on the TV if requested.
6. Choose the supported mirrored or extended display mode in macOS.

If the TV is absent, update both devices, confirm the model’s AirPlay support, and restart once. Do not expose the television to the public internet, disable router security, or share an Apple Account password to solve local discovery.

Cast a Chrome tab or computer screen

Google and Sony document Chrome as the normal computer route for a TV with Google Cast. It works from a supported Windows PC, Mac, or Chromebook without assuming that the Sony TV is a Miracast receiver.

1. Connect the computer and Sony TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open an updated version of Google Chrome.
3. Open Chrome’s menu and choose Cast, save, and share, then Cast.
4. Select Sources and choose Cast tab for one browser tab or Cast screen for the desktop.
5. Select the Sony TV and approve the connection if prompted.
6. Use Chrome’s Cast indicator to stop.

Google notes that audio behavior differs when casting a full screen; casting a tab is usually better for browser media. Sony also warns that some paid or protected video may not play through a computer Cast session. Mirroring or casting does not override a subscription, copyright, territorial availability, or digital-rights restriction.

Can Windows + K mirror to a Sony TV?

Windows + K connects to a Miracast-compatible wireless display. Microsoft documents that flow, but Sony says Google TV and Android TV models released after 2020 do not support Sony’s older Screen mirroring function. A modern Sony TV may therefore appear in Chrome’s Cast menu but not in the Windows Cast panel.

Use Windows + K only after the exact Sony manual confirms Miracast or Screen mirroring support. On a compatible older model, open the TV’s Screen mirroring input, press Windows + K, select the TV, and approve the request. If the model lacks that receiver, use Chrome with Google Cast or HDMI. Installing random “Miracast enabler” software cannot add missing receiver hardware safely.

Use the legacy Sony Screen mirroring input

Some older Sony Android TVs and other Sony televisions support a direct Screen mirroring function. Sony says only some Android TV models released in 2019 or earlier support it, and availability must be checked in the model manual.

1. Open Input or Source on the Sony remote.
2. Select Screen mirroring if it is listed.
3. Open the source device’s compatible Miracast or screen-mirroring control.
4. Select the Sony TV and approve the on-screen request.
5. Disconnect from the source device when finished.

Do not treat Wi-Fi Direct as universal whole-screen mirroring. Sony documents it mainly as a direct way to send supported photos, videos, or music on compatible models. The available formats and controls vary.

Use HDMI when wireless methods do not match

1. Check whether the phone, tablet, or computer supports HDMI, USB-C video, Thunderbolt, or a manufacturer-approved video adapter.
2. Connect the source to an HDMI input on the Sony TV.
3. Select the matching input with the Sony remote.
4. Choose the display mode on the source device.
5. Check the source’s audio output if sound remains on the phone or computer.

Not every USB-C port sends video, and adapters vary in resolution, audio, charging, and protected-content support. Confirm the source-device specification before buying hardware. HDMI is a display connection; it does not include a streaming subscription or content rights.

Fix a Sony TV that does not appear

If the television cannot join Wi-Fi, use How to Connect a Smart TV to Wi-Fi. If it joins the network but apps and internet services still fail, follow Smart TV Not Connecting to the Internet?.

Restart and network checks in the right order

Sony’s current Cast troubleshooting sequence starts with the same-network check, then restarts the TV, mobile device, and router, verifies date and time, updates the television, and checks that Google Cast remains enabled. Sony also warns that a phone on one access point and a TV on a separately named extender may not discover each other.

1. Compare the exact network name shown on both devices.
2. Leave a guest network and disable access-point isolation only if you manage the router and understand the security effect.
3. Restart the TV from its supported menu, or power-reset it only as Sony directs.
4. Restart the source device.
5. Restart the router once, then wait for the network to recover fully.
6. Verify automatic date and time, update supported software, and retry with a simple photo or browser tab.

Avoid factory-resetting the television until model-specific Sony troubleshooting requires it. A reset removes settings and accounts but does not add an unsupported receiver standard.

Privacy and shared-room safety

• Confirm the television name before connecting and reject unexpected requests.
• Do not mirror passwords, payment details, private notifications, health data, or confidential work.
• Use the visible AirPlay or pairing code only on the TV you control.
• Stop the session and remove saved access after using a hotel, classroom, office, or shared-room display.
• Install only official Sony, Google, Apple, Microsoft, or source-device software.
• Keep the television behind a secured local network; mirroring never requires public port forwarding.

Frequently asked questions

Why does my Sony TV have Cast but no Screen mirroring input?

They are different technologies. Sony says Google TV and Android TV models released after 2020 do not support the older Screen mirroring function, while Google Cast is available on Google TV and Android TV. Use a Cast-enabled app, Google Home, Chrome, or a supported AirPlay route.

Can I mirror an iPhone to every Sony BRAVIA TV?

No. Sony says AirPlay support depends on the exact TV model and operating system. Confirm AirPlay 2 support on the model page before following the Control Center steps.

Why can I cast YouTube but not mirror a paid video?

The app may support direct Cast playback but restrict full-screen or browser mirroring for protected content. Use the service’s official Sony TV app or documented Cast/AirPlay route. Do not use software that claims to defeat DRM controls.

Are Sony, Samsung, and LG mirroring menus the same?

No. They may share standards, but receiver support and menu paths differ by brand, model, region, and software. Compare the Sony method with Samsung TV mirroring and LG TV mirroring before applying instructions from another brand.

Sources and refresh rule

• Sony Support: mirror, cast, or display mobile content on a TV
• Sony Support: cast to a Google TV or Android TV
• Sony Support: use AirPlay on Google TV or Android TV
• Sony Support: troubleshoot Google Cast failures
• Google Cast Help: cast from supported apps
• Google Cast Help: cast a Chrome tab or screen
• Google Cast Help: improve Android screen casting
• Apple Support: use AirPlay to stream or mirror
• Microsoft Support: screen mirroring and wireless display

Recheck this guide when Sony changes Google Cast, AirPlay, Basic TV mode, or legacy Screen mirroring support; when Google, Apple, or Microsoft changes the connection flow; or when a reader reports a model-specific mismatch. Verify the exact Sony model, operating system, source device, software version, network, and connection method before changing the visible date.