Guide for Sony Android TV

An illustrated, easy-to-follow guide for Sony BRAVIA TVs, covering both TV models (2021 onwards) and TV models (2015–2020). Every topic comes with clear step-by-step instructions, the exact menu paths to follow, and drawings of the remote, the TV's ports, connection diagrams and on-screen menus, so you always know which button to press. WHAT'S INSIDE Get started • Which Sony TV do I have? And how to read your model number • Placement, stand positions and wall mounting • First-time setup • Your remote control explained, button by button • Pair, reset and find your remote Connect • Wi-Fi and wired internet • Google account, profiles and kids profiles • HDMI ports, eARC and connected devices • Soundbars, AV receivers and headphones • Bluetooth devices, Chromecast built-in, AirPlay and screen mirroring • USB drives, photos and music • Control the TV with your phone Watch and explore • TV home screens • Installing and managing apps • Broadcast TV, channel scan, the TV guide and favourites • Recording TV to a USB hard drive • Sony Pictures Core Picture and sound • Picture modes explained and the best picture settings • HDR, Dolby Vision and IMAX Enhanced • Motion settings and the "soap opera effect" • Sound modes, Voice Zoom and Dolby Atmos • Gaming: Game mode, 4K 120Hz, VRR and PS5 features • BRAVIA CAM Voice and smart features • Assistant and voice search, with a list of voice commands to try • Home, Alexa and Apple HomeKit • Ambient mode, screensaver and accessibility Settings and maintenance • A map of where every setting lives • Software updates, storage and speeding up a slow TV • Parental controls, PIN, power saving and timers • Restart and factory reset Troubleshooting • No picture, no sound, Wi-Fi problems, remote not responding • Apps freezing, TV turning itself on or off, red LED blinking • Frequently asked questions Also included: the Touchpad and One-Flick remotes, the Discover menu and other features of the first Sony TVs (2015–2016). Features • Search across every guide • Previous / next navigation within each section • Light and dark mode • Works offline Disclaimer: This is an unofficial guide. It is not made by, endorsed by or affiliated with Sony Group Corporation or Google LLC. Sony, BRAVIA and other names are trademarks of their respective owners. Menus can differ by model, region and software version.