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Featured functions for 2021 to 2024 BRAVIA with Google TV

    This article describes the main functions of 2021 and 2024 BRAVIA with Google TV™ and how to use them. For more detailed descriptions, refer to the Help Guide.

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    What’s Google TV?

    Google TV combines movies, shows, live TV*, and more from across your apps and subscriptions and organizes them just for you. Discover new things to watch with recommendations based on your viewing history and subscriptions. Use Google Assistant to find movies and shows, answer questions, control smart home devices, and more. And with the Google TV app, you can watch it anywhere, anytime.

    *It may not be available in your country.

    Notes:

    • To use the full functionality of the TV, logging in to a Google Account is needed.
    • The Google Assistant feature and other functions may not be available in certain languages and countries.

    Preparation

    Set up Google TV

    Select Set up Google TV at the initial setup screen and complete the network settings and Google Account settings.

    Note: If you selected Set up basic TV at the initial setup, select Set up Google TV from the Home or Settings menu.

    Features on Google TV: Enjoy content and apps

    Enjoy content

    Content from various apps is displayed throughout the For you* tab. Also, content purchased or rented on your Google Account can be accessed directly on the Library tab. Content added to your watchlist will also appear in your library. You can even add to your watchlist from your smartphone while you are out and have the content waiting in your library when you return home.

    *It may not be available in your country.

    Search content and apps with your voice

    Speak to the mic on the TV remote control while pressing the Google Assistant (or MIC) button on the remote control.

    Enjoy preinstalled apps

    In the Your apps section of the Home menu, you can view a list of all the installed apps.

    Install apps

    Select your favorite apps which are organized by category in the Apps tab.
    If you want to install an app, you can search by voice by pressing the Google Assistant (or MIC) button on your remote control, or by using the on-screen keyboard. You can also use Search for apps or Search for apps and games which is located under the Apps tab on the Home menu.
    Notes:

    • The Google Play Store app is not displayed on the Home menu
    • The display screen may vary by model or OS version. The images below are examples.

     

    Casting from mobile devices

    With Chromecast built-in, you can easily cast your movies, shows, photos, and more from your Android mobile or iOS device right to your TV.

    AirPlay

    With Apple AirPlay, you can stream movies, music, games, and photos to your television right from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

    Voice Control

    Access Google Assistant or voice search by pressing the Google Assistant (or MIC) button on the remote control.

    Note: Google Assistant and voice search require an Internet connection and setting up Google TV. Google Assistant is not available in certain languages and countries/regions.

    Features on Google TV: Other functions and notes

    Living Decor

    With the Living Decor feature, you can present on-screen artwork, set screensaver themes, or use your TV as a photo frame or clock. For instance, you can play your favorite image and sound at a set time by selecting Living Decor for the On timer function.

    Timers and Clock

    Timers

    You can set time notifications with sounds such as the On timer, Sleep timer, and Alarm. With the On timer, you can turn on the TV with your favorite channel or input.
    Select Timers & Clock from Your apps, or select each timer from spanner or gear (Quick Settings).
    Note:

    • The Alarm can be added from + (Edit) in Quick Settings.

    Clock

    The clock can be displayed on the TV screen all the time or every hour. To display the clock, select Clock display from Timers & Clock. It is helpful to display the clock in cases where you keep watching a video without tracking the time.

    Note: For some models equipped with an OLED panel, a constant clock display is not available to prevent image retention. 

    Hands-free voice control (only TVs with built-in MIC)

    To use the built-in MIC on the TV, the Built-in MIC switch needs to be ON, and the settings for the built-in MIC feature has to be completed.
    When you press the Google Assistant (or MIC) button on the remote control for the first time, the confirmation message to enable the built-in MIC feature is displayed. If you want to enable the built-in MIC on the TV, turn the feature switch to ON by following the instructions on the screen. (The location of the Built-in MIC switch on the TV is illustrated on the screen, but you can also find detailed information in the Reference Guide).

    Note: If there's no response after saying Hey Google or OK Google followed by voice command, then the Built-in MIC switch on the TV may be set to OFF. When the Built-in MIC switch is set to OFF, an amber LED (A) light will appear at the bottom of the TV.

    Linking with Smart Speaker

    By linking the TV with your smart speaker supported by Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, you can control the TV by voice. To use this function, select the TV Control with Smart Speakers app from Your apps, and sign in to Sony's Cloud Service for Home Entertainment & Sound Products by following the on-screen instructions to complete the link with your smart speaker.

    Note: Whether the TV supports the TV Control with Smart Speakers app will not be available if your TV isn't supported in your country.

    Hint: You can use this app even if you did not select Set up Google TV as a default setting. To do so, please configure the network settings at the initial settings. If you skip the network settings, the app icon will not appear in the Your apps.

    Bring the cinematic experience home, and enjoy movies included with BRAVIA XR™ (SONY PICTURES CORE™)

    SONY PICTURES CORE is where entertainment meets technology, developed to add value and showcase a unique Sony experience. The SONY PICTURES CORE app is a video service included with every eligible BRAVIA TV - offering access to a range of new releases and classic catalog SPHE films, the largest IMAX Enhanced movie collection, lossless UHD quality with Pure Stream, behind-the-scenes Studio Access, and more! Offers vary by market and device.See the SONY PICTURES CORE website for more information.

    Note: SONY PICTURES CORE is not available or may only be supported in some countries and languages. For applicable models and countries, refer to the SONY PICTURES CORE support page.

     

    Added IMAX Enhanced in the Picture mode setting

    IMAX Enhanced*, which is optimized for viewing IMAX Enhanced content as intended, has been added to Picture mode.

    Note: Not all Google TVs have this setting. If your TV has the IMAX Enhanced option in the Picture mode setting, IMAX Enhanced is available on your TV

    *Google, Google TV, Google Play, Chromecast built-in, and other related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC.
    *iPhone, iPad, Mac, and AirPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
    *Amazon, Alexa, and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.