How to Setup and Use Sony TV Remote App

by admin July 28, 2022 0 Comment 15 min read

As we know, Sony is a popular brand that offers Smart TVs with the best display and adaptive color contrast to the users for a better experience. Though all TV devices have a physical remote, it is always good to have a backup to use when the remote is not working. Control your Sony TV using a virtual remote control application available in the Play Store or App Store. Furthermore, You can also use an IR-compatible universal remote app to control without Wi-Fi. The Sony TV remote apps are safe to use because they are available in the native stores of iOS or Android devices.

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How to Setup Sony TV Remote App

Video & TV Sideview remote app is Sony’s official virtual remote app. So, it would be the best option to control Sony Smart TV using an Android device. However, several other alternatives third-party remote apps are available for both iOS and Android devices.

Video & TV SideView: Remote

TV SideView is an official remote control application developed by Sony Corporation. It is available on Android (Google Play Store), but the app has been removed from App Store. TV SideView can instantly turn your smartphone or tablet into a remote control. To use this app, you must connect your smartphone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network.

To begin with, you might have to turn on a few settings on Sony TV.

[1]. Tap the Home button on your original remote.

[2]. Go to Settings and click on the Network option.

[3]. Click Home Network Setup and tap Remote Device / Renderer > Remove Device / Renderer.

How to Setup Video & TV Sideview Remote App

1. Connect your Sony TV and smartphone to the same Wi-Fi network.

2. Launch the TV SideView app on your Android device.

3. Search for your Sony TV in the home network or available Wi-Fi Direct devices.

4. Choose your Sony TV from the list.

5. Now, the virtual remote will be ready to use, with the navigation buttons on the app

6. This application also allows the users to access the library on the smartphone and do screen casting on the Sony Smart TV.

How to Use Video & TV Sideview Remote App Without Wi-Fi

This can be done using the Wi-Fi direct option; it allows pairing between devices without any Wi-Fi network.

1. Firstly, go to Settings on your Sony TV.

2. Select the Network option.

3. Further, click on Wi-Fi Direct Settings.

4. Next, tap Wi-Fi Direct > On.

5. Open the TV SideView app and click search.

6. Select your Sony TV from the available Wi-Fi Direct devices.

Start using TV SideView as a virtual remote control for Sony TV.

Alternative TV Remote App for SmartPhones

Few reliable third-party applications allow us to control the Sony Smart TV using SmartPhone.

Android TV Remote App

The Android TV Remote Control App is available for iOS and Android devices. The virtual remote has Touchpad, D-pad, home, back, pause, and play buttons to control the Sony Smart TV. Moreover, it helps us type easily or control the device using voice assistance.

[1]. Download and install the Android TV remote app from the native store on the smartphone.

Android TV Remote Control app is available in the App Store for iOS devices.
The Android TV Remote Service app is available in Play Store for Android users.

[2]. Open the Android TV Remote App, and click on the Accept & Continue option from the pop-up screen.

Android TV Remote - Accept & Continue option

[3]. Click on the Continue option and select the Allow option to access the application.

[4]. Now, tap on the Sony Smart TV from the list of devices and note of the PIN on the TV screen.

[5]. Enter the PIN on the Mobile App and click on the Pair option to connect both devices.

[6]. Finally, you can control the Sony TV using the remote application.

TV Remote for Sony TV

TV Remote is a third-party application available on the Google Play Store. You can control your TV using Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, or LAN. It also allows users to select the infrared control (IR) option to control Sony TV without needing an internet connection. You can use this app on smartphones and tablets.