Guide for Sony Android TV

An illustrated, easy-to-follow guide for Sony BRAVIA TVs, covering both Google TV models (2021 onwards) and Android TV models (2015–2020): 50 step-by-step guides on setup, the remote, picture settings, apps and troubleshooting.

This is an unofficial guide. It is not made by, endorsed by or affiliated with Sony or Google.

Every topic comes with clear steps, the exact menu path for Google TV and for Android TV, and drawings of the remote, the TV's ports, connection diagrams and on-screen menus, so you always know which button to press. Think of it as a friendly Sony TV manual you can keep on your phone.

WHAT'S INSIDE

Get started

• Which Sony TV do I have? Google TV or Android TV, and how to read your model number

• Placement, stand and wall mounting

• First-time setup on Google TV

• First-time setup on Android TV

• Your remote control explained, button by button

• Pair, reset and find your remote

Connect

• Wi-Fi and wired internet

• Google account and 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

• The Google TV home screen

• The Android TV home screen

• Installing and managing apps

• Broadcast TV and channel setup

• TV guide, favourites and channel list

• Recording TV to a USB hard drive

• Sony Pictures Core and Sony apps

Picture and sound

• Picture modes explained

• Best picture settings for your BRAVIA TV

• Motion, brightness and the "soap opera effect"

• HDR, Dolby Vision and IMAX Enhanced

• Sound modes and settings

• Gaming: Game mode, 4K 120Hz and VRR

• BRAVIA CAM and ambient optimisation

Voice and smart features

• Google Assistant and voice search

• Voice commands to try

• Smart home: Google Home, Alexa and HomeKit

• Ambient mode and screensaver

• Accessibility features

Settings and maintenance

• Where to find every setting

• Updating the TV software

• Storage, cache and a faster TV

• Parental controls and PIN

• Power, timers and energy saving

• Restart and factory reset

Troubleshooting

• No picture, no signal or black screen

• No sound or poor sound

• Wi-Fi and internet problems

• Remote not responding

• Apps freezing, crashing or slow

• TV turns itself on or off, or won't start

• Red LED blinking: what it means

• Frequently asked questions

Older models (2015–2016)

• Touchpad and One-Flick remotes

• Discover, Action Menu and the old home menu

• Sony Entertainment Network (discontinued)

FEATURES

• 50 illustrated guides in 8 sections

• Google TV and Android TV steps side by side

• Search across every guide

• Previous / next navigation within each section

• Light and dark mode

• Works offline

WHO IT IS FOR

• New owners setting up a Sony BRAVIA Google TV or Android TV

• Anyone who wants better picture and sound settings

• Gamers connecting a PS5, console or PC

• Anyone fixing a common problem without waiting for support

• Family members helping parents or grandparents with their TV

Disclaimer: This is an unofficial guide. It is not made by, endorsed by or affiliated with Sony Group Corporation or Google LLC. Sony, BRAVIA, Google TV, Android TV, Chromecast and other names are trademarks of their respective owners and are used only to describe the TVs this guide covers. Menus can differ by model, region and software version.