The present invention relates to a mobile terminal, capable of controlling a head mounted display (HMD), and a method for controlling the same. The mobile terminal capable of controlling the HMD includes an interface unit capable of allowing for a wired connection with the head mounted display, and a controller capable of detecting an eye motion of a user wearing the head mounted display using a sensing unit provided in the head mounted display, and controlling a display unit of the head mounted display by a preset method when the eye motion corresponds to a preset motion.