Connecting Your MXQ Pro 4K TV Box via Hotspot to a Sony Bravia TV: A Comprehensive Guide

Wondering how to connect your Android phone's hotspot to your MXQ Pro 4K TV box and then to your Sony Bravia TV? This guide is here to help you understand the setup process and potential limitations, with a focus on common pitfalls and solutions.

Understanding the Hotspot Connection

The MXQ Pro 4K TV box indeed has a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot that allows you to stream content to devices in your home network. This feature is particularly useful when your internet connection is weak or when you want to share your phone's internet with other devices, such as your TV. However, simply setting up the hotspot and connecting your TV directly to it may not suffice due to the specific architecture of the devices involved.

Connecting the Hotspot to the MXQ Pro 4K TV Box

The first step is to enable the Wi-Fi hotspot on your Android phone. Once that's done, you need to connect your MXQ Pro 4K TV box to the hotspot using the Wi-Fi settings of the TV. Here are the steps to follow:

Enabling the Hotspot on Your Android Phone

Go to your Android phone's Settings.

Under the “Network Internet” section, tap on “Tethering portable hotspot”.

Enable the “Personal Hotspot” option.

Click on “Setup hot spot” and enter a password if you wish to secure the connection.

Connecting the MXQ Pro 4K TV Box to the Hotspot

On your MXQ Pro 4K TV box:

Go to the Settings menu.

Tap on the “Wi-Fi” or “Network” option.

Search for available Wi-Fi networks and select your phone’s hotspot.

Enter the password if prompted and wait for the connection to be established.

Connecting the TV to the MXQ Pro 4K Box via Wi-Fi

Once the MXQ Pro 4K TV box is connected to the hotspot, the next step is to connect your Sony Bravia TV to the box. Here’s how to do it:

Configuring the MXQ Pro 4K Box as a Wireless Repeater

Go to the MXQ Pro 4K TV box’s Settings menu.

Find the option related to Wi-Fi or network settings.

Enable the “Wireless Repeater” or “Repeat Wi-Fi Signal” feature.

This feature allows the box to boost and relay the Wi-Fi signal to your Sony Bravia TV. After enabling it, follow the on-screen instructions to set up the repeater mode.

Connecting the Sony Bravia TV to the MXQ Pro 4K Box via Wi-Fi

To connect your Sony Bravia TV to the MXQ Pro 4K box, do the following:

Press the source button on the remote control of your Sony Bravia TV.

Browse through the available options until you find your MXQ Pro 4K TV box.

Select your MXQ Pro 4K box and enter the necessary Wi-Fi password if required.

Your Sony Bravia TV should now be connected to the internet through the MXQ Pro 4K box.

Alternative Solutions if Wi-Fi is Not Suitable

If your Sony Bravia TV does not have Wi-Fi capabilities and you still need an internet connection, you can use a wireless extender to bridge the gap. Devices like the Netgear RangeMax Wifi Extender (WN_hookr17)() can be useful in this scenario.

Using a Wireless Extender

To use a Netgear RangeMax Wifi Extender effectively:

Plug in your phone to the Netgear adapter and ensure that it is connected to your home Wi-Fi network.

Connect the other end of the adapter to your Sony Bravia TV using an Ethernet cable.

Set up the Netgear RangeMax Wifi Extender according to the included instructions.

Plug the extender into your router and run the setup wizard on a laptop with an Ethernet port to complete the process.

This setup will extend your Wi-Fi signal and ensure that your Sony Bravia TV gets a stable internet connection, even without Wi-Fi capabilities.

Conclusion

Connecting your Sony Bravia TV to the MXQ Pro 4K TV box via a hotspot can be a bit tricky, but with the right setup and the use of advanced features on your devices, it can be done. Whether you’re navigating the wireless repeater feature on your MXQ box or using a wireless extender like the Netgear RangeMax Wifi Extender, the key is to ensure that your devices are compatible and properly configured.

For additional tips and troubleshooting, consider visiting our support forum or reaching out to the manufacturer’s customer support.