How to Share Wi-Fi from a Huawei Phone to a TV: All the Methods + Troubleshooting

Connecting your TV to the Internet via your smartphone Huawei — a convenient way to get online when you don't have a router or cable connection. However, not all users know how to properly set up data sharing, especially if the TV doesn't support standard protocols or there are compatibility issues. In this article, we'll cover all the current methods for sharing internet from smartphones. Huawei (including models P60 Pro, Mate 50, Nova 11 and others) on TVs Samsung, LG, Sony Bravia And Android TV.

We'll focus on the following nuances: why your TV isn't detecting an access point, how to increase data transfer speed, and what to do if the connection keeps dropping. You'll also find a protocol compatibility table and an FAQ with answers to frequently asked questions.

Method 1: Sharing Wi-Fi via an access point (Mobile Hotspot)

The most universal method is to transform Huawei to the router, creating a mobile hotspot. This method works on all Wi-Fi-enabled TVs, including older models.

To activate the distribution:

• 📱 Open Settings → Mobile networks → Hotspot & tethering.
• 🔄 Turn on the switch Mobile hotspot.
• ⚙️ Click Setting up an access pointto ask:
  • Network Name (SSID)
  • Password (minimum 8 characters, recommended) WPA2-PSK)
  • Frequency range (2.4 GHz for compatibility with old TVs)
• 🖥️ On your TV, select the created network in the Wi-Fi menu and enter the password.

If your TV does not connect, check:

• ❌ Operator restrictions: some tariffs block distribution (for example, MTS "For smartphone" or Tele2 "My Conversation").
• ❌ Power saving mode on Huawei: turn it off in Settings → Battery.
• ❌ MAC filtering: If enabled, add the TV's MAC address to the list of allowed devices.

⚠️ Attention: On TVs Samsung With Tizen Connection to encrypted access points may not work until 2019. WPA3. Use WPA2-PSK.

Method 2: Connecting via Wi-Fi Direct (without a router)

Wi-Fi Direct allows you to connect devices directly without creating an access point. This method is suitable for TVs that support Miracast or Screen Mirroring (For example, LG webOS, Sony Bravia 2020+).

Instructions for Huawei:

1. Activate Wi-Fi Direct on TV (usually in the menu Network → Wi-Fi Direct).
2. On your smartphone, go to Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi Direct.
3. Select your TV from the list of available devices.
4. Confirm the connection on both devices (you may be asked to enter a PIN).

After connection:

• 🎮 On some models Huawei (For example, P40 Pro) the option will appear Screen projection - You can use it to broadcast content from your phone to TV.
• 📶 Internet on the TV will work via mobile data Huawei, But Speed ​​may drop by 30–50% due to double data transfer (phone → TV → Internet).

⚠️ Attention: On TVs Xiaomi TV and some models Philips Wi-Fi Direct may conflict with regular Wi-Fi connections. Priority is given to the direct connection.

Why is Wi-Fi Direct slower than an access point?

With a direct connection, the phone acts as both a client and a router, which increases the processor load. Furthermore, there's no traffic optimization like in Mobile Hotspot mode.

3. Method: Connecting via USB (Reverse Tethering)

If the Wi-Fi on your TV doesn't work or the signal is weak, you can share the Internet via USB cableThis method requires:

• 🔌 Huawei with support USB OTG (most models after 2018).
• 🖥️ TV with a port USB Type-A or adapter for MicroUSB/Type-C.
• 🛠️ Enabled mode USB modem on a smartphone.

Step-by-step setup:

1. Connect your phone to the TV using a cable.
2. On Huawei go to Settings → Connections → Tethering → USB Modem.
3. On your TV, select Network from the network menu. Wired connection (USB).
4. Wait for the IP addresses to be configured automatically (this may take up to 1 minute).

Advantages of the method:

• ⚡ Stable connection without interference (unlike Wi-Fi).
• 🔒 Higher speed - up to 300 Mbps when using USB 3.0.
• 🔋 Less phone battery consumption compared to Wi-Fi.

4. Method: Using Miracast / Screen Mirroring

Miracast — a wireless screen sharing standard supported by most modern TVs and smartphones Huawei (starting from EMUI 9.0). Unlike Wi-Fi Direct, it allows you to not only share the Internet, but also mirror your phone's screen on a TV.

How to set up:

1. Activate on TV Screen Mirroring (on Samsung — Smart View, on LG — Miracast).
2. On Huawei open Settings → Connections → Wireless Projection.
3. Select your TV from the list of available devices.
4. Confirm the connection (you may need to enter the PIN code from the TV screen).

Limitations of the method:

• 🎯 Only works on TVs with Android TV 8.0+, webOS 3.0+ or Tizen 2016+.
• 📉 Image delay - up to 100–150 ms, which is noticeable when watching the video.
• 🔋 Drains the phone battery significantly (up to 1% per minute (with active use).

⚠️ Attention: On phones Huawei With HarmonyOS (For example, Mate X3) function Wireless projection can be called Huawei Share or Multi-Screen Collaboration.

5. Method: Sharing via Bluetooth (for older TVs)

If the TV does not support Wi-Fi or USB, you can try distributing the Internet via BluetoothThis method is suitable for older models (eg. Samsung Series 5 2014 or LG LB650V), but has serious limitations:

• 🐢 Speed ​​- no more 3 Mbps (only enough for instant messengers).
• 🔌 Need support Bluetooth PAN (Personal Area Network) on your TV.
• 📱 On Huawei the mode must be enabled Bluetooth modem.

Instructions:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and TV.
2. Pair the devices (enter the same PIN if required).
3. On Huawei go to Settings → Connections → Tethering & Personal Hotspot → Bluetooth Tethering.
4. On your TV, in the network settings, select Bluetooth connection.

If the connection is not established:

• 🔄 Restart both devices.
• 📱 Turn off battery saving for Bluetooth on your phone (Settings → Apps → Bluetooth → Energy).
• 🖥️ Update your TV firmware (older models may have bugs with Bluetooth PAN).

6. Solving common problems

Even with proper setup, errors can still occur. Let's look at typical cases and how to resolve them.

🔴 My TV can't see my Huawei hotspot.

Possible causes and solutions:

• 📶 Incompatible frequencies: if the access point is working on 5 GHz, and the TV only supports 2.4 GHz - change the settings on your smartphone.
• 🔒 Hidden network: If the SSID is hidden, enter the network name and password manually on the TV.
• 📱 EMUI limitations: on some firmware Huawei The access point turns off after 5 minutes without active connections. Disable this option in Settings → Mobile Network → Access Point → Timeout.

🟡 There is a connection, but the internet is not working

Check the following:

• 🌐 APN settings: If the Internet doesn't work even on your phone, check the access point settings with your operator (for example, for Megaphone — internet, For Beeline — home.beeline.ru).
• 🔄 DNS servers: Register it manually on the TV 8.8.8.8 (Google) or 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare).
• 📵 Traffic blocking: some operators (for example, Yota) block distribution by default. Call support to activate this option.

🟢 Slow speed or connection drops

Optimize your settings:

• 📶 Wi-Fi range: If the TV is far from the phone, use 2.4 GHz (larger radius, but lower speed).
• 📱 Power saving mode: Disable it for stable distribution.
• 🔋 Phone overheating: If Huawei If your phone is getting hot, reduce screen brightness and close background apps.

How to check the real speed?

Install the application on your TV Speedtest (available for Android TV, Samsung Tizen, LG webOS) and run the test. If the speed is lower 10 Mbps, try another connection method.

7. Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

The method you choose depends on your TV model, smartphone, and your needs. Below is a comparison table:

For most users, the best option is access point (if you need the Internet) or USB modem (if stability is important). Miracast And Wi-Fi Direct Suitable for screen mirroring, but not for high-speed internet.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Is it possible to share Wi-Fi from a Huawei to a TV without a password?

Yes, but it's not secure. To disable the password:

1. Go to Settings → Mobile network → Access point → Set up access point.
2. Select the security type Open network (or None).
3. Save the settings.

⚠️ In this case, anyone will be able to connect to your access point and use your traffic.

❓ Why does the TV connect to the access point, but it says "No Internet access"?

Reasons:

• 📵 No mobile internet on your phone (check your balance or coverage area).
• 🔄 APN is configured incorrectly (check the parameters with the operator).
• 🛡️ Firewall or VPN blocks traffic (turn them off during the test).

Solution: Try connecting another device (laptop, tablet) to the access point. If the internet works, the problem is with the TV.

How do I share internet from a Huawei device to a Samsung TV using Smart View?

Smart View - this is a proprietary technology Samsung for screen mirroring, but it doesn't share the internet directly. To access the network:

1. Create an access point on Huawei.
2. Connect your TV to this network.
3. Use Smart View only for screen sharing (Internet will work via access point).

❓ How much data is used when sharing Wi-Fi from a phone to a TV?

Consumption depends on actions:

• 📺 Watch videos in Full HD — 3–7 GB/hour.
• 🎮 Online games — 100–300 MB/hour.
• 🌦️ Weather/App Update — 50–200 MB/day.

💡 Tip: Monitor traffic in Settings → Mobile network → Data usage on Huawei.

❓ Is it possible to share Wi-Fi from a Huawei to a TV if the phone has two SIM cards?

Yes, but:

• 📱 The access point will use main SIM card (the one selected for mobile data).
• 🔄 To change your SIM card, go to Settings → Mobile network → Hotspot → Tethering SIM card.
• ⚠️ On some models (for example, Huawei Y7p) distribution works only with one SIM.