Wi‑Fi Direct makes a mini network between devices without a router. OEMs hide it under different names, but the idea is the same.
Practical use
Android’s Quick Share may ride Wi‑Fi Direct under the hood. On Windows, Miracast and some vendor tools expose similar links. For predictable results, LocalSend on a hotspot is often clearer.
If something fails
If Direct connections flap, forget the peer device and retry within a few meters, away from dense 2.4 GHz interference.
FAQ
Same as hotspot?
Hotspot shares internet; Direct is usually device-to-device only.
Laptop support?
Varies by Wi‑Fi chipset and driver age.
Updated for?
Written for current Windows 11 / recent Android; menus move—search the setting name if your build differs.
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Photo: Unsplash. Steps checked against current Windows 11 / Android settings menus; UI labels can shift slightly after OS updates.