Sony BRAVIA Smart TV apps list

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Search, Notifications, Inputs, Timers, and Settings (A)
Play Next (C)
Channels (D)
Customize channels (E)
Can I add apps to my Sony Bravia smart TV?
Where are apps on Sony smart TV?
Where is the app store on Sony Bravia TV?
Does Sony Bravia have an app?

Home menu

The screen displayed when you press the HOME button on the remote control is called the Home Menu. From the Home Menu, you can search for content and select recommended content, apps, and settings.

Search, Notifications, Inputs, Timers, and Settings (A)

(Microphone) /

(On-screen keyboard):Use the microphone on the remote control, the built-in MIC or the on-screen keyboard displayed on the TV to input keywords and search for various content. When (microphone) on the Home Screen is selected, whether the remote control microphone or the built-in MIC is used depends on your region/country/language/situation.
For voice search, refer to the Using the remote control microphone page.

(Notifications):Displayed when there is a notification such as a connection issue. This also includes notifications from BRAVIA such as software updates and low battery levels in the remote control. The number indicates the number of notifications.

(Inputs):Switches the input device connected to the TV.

(Timers):Configure the [Timer] and [Sleep timer].
For details, refer to the Timers page.

(Settings):Configure various TV-related settings.
For details, refer to the Settings page.

Apps (B)

Display your favorite apps.

If you select [Apps], a list of installed apps is displayed.
Select [Add app to favorites] to add an app to favorites.
If you select an added app and press and hold the
(Enter) button on the remote control, you can change the sort order or remove a favorite.
If you select a TV app, you can watch TV broadcasts or input.

Play Next (C)

Displays what you can watch next depending on the content.

Note

If there is no applicable content, [Play Next] may not be displayed.

Channels (D)

The rows under Apps (B) are called “Channels”. Here, you can watch recommended content from video streaming services.

Hint

The recent history of channels watched is displayed in [TV].
You can add content to Play Next by selecting content on any channel and pressing and holding the (Enter) button on the remote control.
You can move some of the channels under “Channels (D)” in the Home Menu. Use the
(Up) /
(Down) buttons to move the focus to the round icon of the row you want to move, and press
(Left) button to be able to move the row up or down by pressing the (Up) / (Down) buttons.

Customize channels (E)

[Customize channels] is used to display or hide the selected channels.

Hint

For other information, see “Frequently Asked Questions” on the Sony Support Site.
Frequently Asked Questions for Troubleshooting

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Sonyfy is designed specifically to control Sony Smart TVs powered by Android TV. The remote control app offers a wide range of buttons that are available on a physical remote control, an easy to use touchpad for navigation through the content and a list of apps installed on TV.

To control your Sony Bravia TV, make sure that your TV is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your mobile device. Launch Sonyfy app, select your Sony TV from the list of detected devices and enter the PIN displayed on the TV screen into the app.

TV control has never been easier. The app features all the necessary buttons. You no longer have to look for your Sony TV remote control or buy a new one in order to replace the one broken down.

Multifunctional touchpad will allow you to easily scroll through the lists of new movies and music, choose your favorite content.

With Sonyfy app you can easily launch apps installed on your Sony TV, such as Netflix, Youtube or a web-browser.

Can I add apps to my Sony Bravia smart TV?

You can download apps by accessing the Google Play Store on your Android TV and Google TV. The Google Play Store is where you can find all the apps available on both Android TV and Google TV.

Where are apps on Sony smart TV?

On the remote control, press the HOME button. Select the Google Play Store app in the Apps category. Note for Android™ 8.0 and some Android 9 models: If Google Play Store is not in the Apps category, select Apps and then select Google Play Store or Get more apps.

Where is the app store on Sony Bravia TV?

On your remote control, press the (Quick Settings) or Home button. Select Settings. Select Apps → See all apps → Google Play store.

Does Sony Bravia have an app?

TV SideView is a Remote & TV Guide mobile app from Sony that makes your TV viewing life more convenient. You can search and download TV SideView app from Google Play (for Android OS) or App Store (for iOS).