Sony Xperia XA1 - Manual (Page 113)

To play a music track on a client device using Cast
1 Make sure you have correctly set up the DMR client device and it is connected to
the same Wi-Fi network as your device.
2 From your Home screen, tap , and then find and tap .
3 Select a music category and browse to the track that you want to share, then tap
the track.
4 Tap and select a client device to share your content with. The track starts
playing on the device that you select.
5 To disconnect from the client device, tap and then select Stop casting.
You may also see Google Cast devices shown on the list when tapping .
Connecting Your Device to USB Accessories
You can use a USB Type-C™ host adapter to connect your device to USB accessories
such as USB mass storage devices, game controllers, USB keyboards, and USB mice. If
the USB accessory has a USB Type-C connector, a USB Type-C host adapter is not
necessary.
USB Type-C host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB
accessories are supported by your device.
This device has a capless USB Type-C port. If your device gets exposed to water, ensure that
the port is completely dry before connecting a USB Type-C cable.
To access content on a USB mass storage device using a USB Type-C™ host
adapter
1 Attach the USB Type-C host adapter to your device, then connect the adapter to
the USB mass storage device.
2 From your Home screen , tap .
3 Find and tap Settings > Device connection > USB Connectivity.
4 To access files and folders on the USB storage device, use a file manager app
such as File Commander.
You can also open the relevant media application on your device to view content directly. For
example, you can open the Album application to view photos stored on USB mass storage
devices.
To disconnect a USB mass storage device
1 To open the Notification Panel, drag the status bar downward.
2 Tap the drop-down arrow beside Android System.
3 Tap EJECT in the drop-down list.
4 Detach the USB Type-C™ host adapter from your device.
If the notification does not appear, tap Settings > Storage & memory > > Advanced > Storage
> next to Portable storage.
To connect a USB accessory using a USB Type-C™ host adapter
1 Attach the USB Type-C host adapter to your device, then connect the adapter to
the USB accessory.
2 From your Home screen , tap .
3 Find and tap Settings > Device connection > USB Connectivity.
Additional steps or software may be required to set up game controllers, USB audio, and USB
Ethernet accessories. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by
your device.
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