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Remote control variations
Note: The remote control and button arrangement may vary based on model or country.
There are three generations of Google TV™ remote controls. The next section provides an explanation guide for the remote control buttons.
Note: If your remote control is not displayed below, refer to the How can I find support information about the remote control that came bundled with my TV? article.
Video tutorial (for 2022 models or later)
For tips on using the key functions of the Google TV remote control, check out the following link: [Video] Overview of your Sony's Google TV remote control.
Remote control examples
Upper:
Power
Turns the TV on or switches to standby/networked standby mode.
TV:
Switch to a TV channel or input and display the TV menu.
MIC
Speak here to use the microphone in the remote control. There is an LED above the microphone.
(Quick Settings):
Display the Quick Settings menu.
You can display the Settings from this menu.
(Input):
Display and select the input source, etc.
MENU: Access functions from the onscreen menu.
(Up) / 
(Down) / 
(Left) / 
(Right) / 
(Enter) (Navigation D-Pad): On-screen menu navigation and selection.
(BACK): Return to the previous screen.
(HOME): Display the TV Home menu.
Lower:
+/- (Volume):
Adjust the volume.
(Google Assistant) button/
(Microphone):
Ask Google for a little help on the big screen. Press the remote's Google Assistant (or MIC) button to get started.
Note: Google Assistant is not available in certain languages or countries.
(Mute):
Mute the sound. Press again to restore the sound.
Note: The accessibility shortcut service can be turned on or off by pressing and holding (Mute) for 3 seconds.
CH +/- (Channel):
Select the channel.
(Dashboard):
Display the Dashboard.
(Play) / 
(Pause):
Operates media content on the TV and connected BRAVIA Sync-compatible device.
(Guide):
Display the digital program guide of the TV or cable/satellite box.
App buttons (Online service):
Experience various streaming services with just the press of a single button.
Upper:
(Power):
Turns on the TV or switches to standby/networked standby mode.
TV:
Switch to a TV channel or input and display the TV menu.
(MIC):
Speak here to use the microphone in the remote control. There is an LED above the microphone.
(Quick Settings):
Display the Quick Settings menu. You can display Settings from Quick Settings.
(Input):
Display and select the input source, etc.
123 (Control menu):
Display a menu on the TV screen to use button functions that are not on the remote control on the screen.
(Up) / (Down) / (Left) / (Right) / (Enter) (Navigation D-Pad): On-screen menu navigation and selection.
(BACK):
Return to the previous screen.
(HOME):
Display the TV Home Menu.
Lower:
+/- (Volume):
Adjust the volume.
(Google Assistant) button / (Microphone):
Ask Google for a little help on the big screen. Press the remote's Google Assistant (or MIC) button to get started.
Note: Google Assistant is not available in certain languages or countries.
(Mute):
Mute the sound. Press again to restore the sound.
Note: The accessibility shortcut service can be turned on or off by pressing and holding (Mute) for 3 seconds.
CH +/- (Channel):
Select the channel.
(Play) / (Pause):
Operates media content on the TV and connected BRAVIA Sync-compatible device.
(Guide):
Display the digital program guide of the TV or cable/satellite box.
App buttons (Online service):
Experience various streaming services with just the press of a single button.
Upper:
(MIC):
Speak here to use the microphone in the remote control. There is an LED above the microphone.
(Power):
Turns on the TV or switches to standby/networked standby mode.
Number Button/・(Dot):
Use this button with the 0 - 9 buttons to select digital channels.
APPS:
Display a list of installed apps.
App buttons (Online service):
Enjoy various streaming services with a single button.
Color buttons:
Press the color button that corresponds to the function you want to use.
Note: You can only use these buttons within certain menus or apps. If you can use these functions, the menu or app will provide information regarding what function corresponds to each color button.
GUIDE:
Display the digital program guide of the TV or Cable/satellite box.
DVR:
Display a list of DVR's recorded programs after setting the Cable/Satellite box setup.
INPUT or (Input select):
Display and select the input source, etc.
(Microphone)/ (Google Assistant) button:
Use your voice to Search for various TV content.
(Quick Settings):
Display the Quick Settings menu.
Lower:
(Up) / (Down) / (Left) / (Right) / (Enter) (Navigation D-Pad): On-screen menu navigation and selection.
BACK:
Return to the previous screen.
HOME:
Display the TV Home menu.
TV:
Switch to a TV channel or input and display the TV menu.
VOL or +/- (Volume):
Adjust the volume.
JUMP or 
(Jump):
Jump back and forth between two channels or inputs. The TV alternates between the current channel or input and the selected last channel or input.
MUTE or (Mute):
Mute the sound. Press again to restore the sound.
Note: The accessibility shortcut service can be turned on or off by pressing and holding MUTE or (Mute).
CH +/- (Channel):
Select the channel.
AUDIO:
Select a multilingual source sound or dual sound for the program currently being viewed (depending on the program source).
SUBTITLE/CC or 
(Subtitle setting):
Turn subtitles on or off (when the feature is available).
HELP:
Display the Help menu. Help Guide can be accessed from here.
(Fast rewind) / (Play) / 
(Fast forward) / (Pause) / 
(Stop):
Operates media content on the TV and connected BRAVIA Sync-compatible device.
REC: Record the current program with the DVR after setting the Cable/Satellite box setup.
EXIT: Return to the previous screen or exit from the menu. When an Interactive Application service is available, press to exit.
DISPLAY or 
(Info/Text reveal):
Display information about the channel/program/input you are viewing.
