How to control your TV using the Sony | BRAVIA Connect app or Google TV™ app

• Remote control operation (power on/off, input switching, volume adjustment, channel change (*), Quick settings menu change, etc.).
  • (*): Depending on the connected device, some operations may not be possible.
• Controlling your TV and speaker simultaneously with your smartphone by registering an additional supported speaker.
• Get the latest support information (Q&A) for your registered TV and soundbar from the app's help section.

Check out our brief introduction to the Sony | BRAVIA Connect app (for 2024 or later models):

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• Tap the Remote tab to control your TV from your smartphone screen.
  
• Use the touchpad to control the remote in the app using "swipe" and "tap" gestures. This replaces the arrow and Enter buttons on the BRAVIA TV remote, letting you move up, down, left, and right and select items on the TV screen.
  Hint: Swiping means pressing your finger on the smartphone screen and sliding your finger up, down, left, and right, as shown in image A. Simply slide your finger over the touchpad to quickly move the focus on the TV screen, and tap to select (image B).
  • A: Swipe
  • B: Tap
  
  

1. Install the Sony | BRAVIA Connect app
   Download and install the Sony | BRAVIA Connect app from your smartphone's app store.
   
   
   
2. Prepare a Sony account
   To sign in to the Sony | BRAVIA Connect app, you need a Sony account. If you don't have a Sony account, refer to this Sony account article to create a new account.
3. Connect to the same Wi-Fi network
   Connect your TV and smartphone to the same Wi-Fi network.
4. Set up your TV with the Sony | BRAVIA Connect app
   Launch the Sony | BRAVIA Connect app installed on your smartphone and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your TV.
5. Sign in with your Sony account
   When the sign-in screen appears, tap Sign in → Enter your Sign-In ID (email address) → Tap Next to sign in.
   Continue by following the on-screen instructions to proceed with the setup.
   
6. Complete the setup
   Once the setup is complete, the TV will appear on the app screen. Tap Done to complete the setup.
   

• Power on/off
• Volume adjustment
• Voice control
• Home screen operation
• Text input, etc.

• Tap the "Google Assistant" button to search and control your TV using your voice.
  
• Tapping the  (Home) button will display the TV's home screen.
  
• To navigate, swipe around the navigation pad on your smartphone screen. To select something, tap the white circle on the navigation pad.
  • A Swipe
  • B Tap
  
  

1. Download and install the Google TV app from your smartphone's app store.
   
   
   
2. Connect your TV and smartphone to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. Launch the app and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your TV.
4. When the app displays the TVs that are on the same network, select the model you want to register.
5. Enter the pair code shown on your TV into your smartphone to complete the setup.
   
6. Tap the remote control icon to launch the remote control.