I learned that Steve knows more about Sony TVs than the rep I just spoke with on the phone. He told me my Sony 77XL did not include Power On Behavior when it had worked fine coming on to the last used input for the first ten days, then consistently came on to the Home Screen. He told me I had no recourse. This video showed me where to find Power On Behavior on the "Wrench" menu while it is not included in "Settings". Thanks, Steve.
Steve, another very helpful tutorial on the Sony TV setup! I've had my Sony TV for 6 months and needed a tutorial like this! Also, following your video camera reviews and have upgraded my Arlo cameras to Arlo Pro 4's! Thanks!
@@SteveDOES Please help me, I have a Sony TV and for about a month now it has been going into sleep mode every 10 minutes. How can I return to the old setting, when he entered it once every 1 hour, and not every 10 minutes? Помогите мне пожалуста, у меня телевизор Сони и уже как месяц он каждые 10 минут вподает в спящий режим. Как мне вернуть старую настройку, когда он в него входил раз в 1 час, а не каждые 10 минут?
This was fantastic! I just got a Sony X90 and really loved being able to get rid of the clutter. Much cleaner and easier to use set up now. Thanks so much for posting this!
Good tips, thanks. But the one burning question is - how do I disable/change the 3 repeating show plug pictures (ads?) on the Google Home Screen when For You is selected? I have had the same 3 pictures for days. I've seen them all and want to move on.
Use an apple TV, Google Chromcast, Roku. Otherwise the reason your TV has so many adds is because it's probably a lower end model and they use the adds to subsidize the lower cost. I don't agree with that, but it is what it is. What TV are you using?
Thank you for this great tutorial. What I'm trying to figure out in our app only screen is how to get rid of the movies/shows on the top portion of the screen that the apps are promoting (There are several pages you can scroll through). Deleting the apps off the home screen didn't do it. Thanks for any help!
It's bloatware being foisted onto us because it maximizes soulless corporate profits. Next up will be us forced to spend more money for the TV that doesn't have all this junk. You'll pay for the privilege of not being bombarded and cluttered by ads/trash.
Is there a way to customize the predefined apps buttons for different ones? (some of the app I just dont use, so would like to trigger different ones from the predefined ones). Thanks.
This is a truly excellent video. Got my Sony Bravia TV KD-43X77L tonight from Costco and was completely lost on how to use the remote even though I have four older Sony TVs in the house. Many thanks. Greetings from Calgary.
Thanks very much for a very helpful video. I especially appreciate you showing which buttons you are using, which for me is half the battle. I purchased a XR-65A95L in the fall of 2023 and the only thing I could not get to work was pushing and holding the Home button to bring up the Quick Access Menu; for me nothing happened. Thanks again for the video.
Hi thank you ,i couldn't figure out how to remove everything from the home screen. one question though, in application only mode there is one recommendation that i'd like to remove, on your screen it says watch on peacock, is it possible to get rid of this ?
Hello Steve! Thanks for all these tips! I've just ordered (November 2024) a Sony Bravia KD-50X75WL 2023 model, and I was wondering if there is a PAP function (Picture-and-picture). I'm struggling to find some information about it, but I can't find any mention. Do you know if it's still available as a function or if it has been dismissed? Thanks in advance
How do you turn off 'Ambient Mode' (in other words the screensaver) on a SONY Bravia 4K VH2 model? I would like to use my USB drive photos as the source of the screensaver, yet I have not found a way to make that happen! So, if I can just turn off the screensaver mode/ambient mode it would be GREAT because every 10 minutes it pops over to the screensaver. Thanks for any possible answers! Great information and video you made! It has really helped!
The other question I had, for the inputs, like HDMI, is there a way to "rename" them manually? My soundbar and bluray both have their names in each HDMI input but on HDMI4, where I have my Cox cable box, it just says HDMI4, I'd like to add the word "Cable" or "Cox", it seems like you should be able to label the input manually, but I don't see an option to "move" or "clear" it from the choices. Any ideas on that? Thx.
Is it not possible to adjust what recommendations appear on the home screen? I am trying to find a way to adjust this to only youtube and one other app but I can't see a way to do it. I can do it on my older and cheaper JVC Android Tv though!
Hey Steve, How do you turn the screensaver off? If I am listening to radio through my TV, after some time it goes to the screensaver & I have to press the remote to get rid of it. Thanks.
I’m buying the Sony a95l 77 but I’m contemplating whether I should wall mount it or set it with stand. Can you show us your wall mount set up ? and does it look like frame (Samsung) or wallpaper (LG G3) tv ?
Thank you for the great info! Was hoping to find some more info on it in this video, or anywhere for that matter, but what does the MENU button do? When I press it, it brings up a bunch of menu options, but the menu options (like pressing "Display" for example) don't do anything. Using an Xfinity cable box with my A75L, what is this MENU function for? Not even Sony's help guides really explain it.
Hello there. I installe manual the google chrome but the app is not on the list. I have to go on settings to find them. You have a idea how to put app icon on dashboard?
Do I need to buy special cables like HDMI 2.1 to hook up to my cable box also if i watch streaming apps max or disney plus will it stream in 4k hdr or udh via wifi?
I just recently upgraded my 10+ yr old Yamaha receiver to a new Sony 790. What I'm not a fan of is when I turn up the receiver volume the tv volume appears on screen and it's not matching what the receiver volume displays ie: the number. Is there a way to disable to volume indicator on the tv or at least match what the receiver displays?
Anyone have any suggestions for improving input change response times? I have a kd-75x77l with two computers and a PS-5 attached, and there's a good ten seconds where the screen is just black when I try to switch inputs. I also get a similar response within an hour of starting up the tv when video plays from my home pc. Any ideas? Thanks!
So my aspect ratio settings is greyed out when i have my rogers cable box hooked in,and the faces are not sharp on my tv on hd channels..how do i make it better? Its so frustrating buying a new tv to only have the image not sharp. Why does it do this?
Just picked up a 65X90L and on the "channels and Input" menu there is no entry for "TV button shortcut", must of been removed with a software update.?????
The bit at 4:30, I don’t see any option to add apps in that input menu at all. Mine is a 2024 bravia 3 and 9, not sure why it’s not present. I checked online, and they say the peacock app is an issue, and removing It fixes this, but I’m not in the US so I already don’t have this app and still this menu is broken.
Hello, I’ve noticed you have the little white illumination in the middle of the bottom bezel always on. We recently got Bravia x94k, but I don’t see an option anywhere to turn it on permanently, only to light up when there’s an input made on the remote. Do you happen to know where there could be additional setting to enable that? Best regards
Could u tell me how to set the best equaliser settings for hearing tv speakers sound somehow high or rich sound in less volume level below 10? After one month of purchasing new XR-55X90L , demo installed by sony technician, sound is good at a very less volume less than 10, in tv channels, in OTT platforms are good at same volume level between 5-10, now by today, while seeing tv channels and OTT platforms at 7-10 volume level, sound is very low, not able to feel the good sound experience like before. How's happened? Whether my father accidentally changed settings in equaliser by reset or what happened i don't know?! I tried reset, changed the volume offset to maximum, tv speaker sound quality now is not as same before yesterday. My father too didnt know how's it happened!? I am requesting you to tell me whether if i change the equalizer settings in sound, which are the frequency has to be in low, max, medium level in every frequency? Whether by changing the frequency equalizer settings in sound, is it possible to give good rich sound in less volume level from 5-10?
Great video ! Thanks for the tips. I have an issue with my A75K stuck on my Home Screen / Google all of a sudden. One of my cats stepped on the power button on the surge protector when the tv was off. I was wondering if you have any tips on unfreezing my Google Home Screen all the directional arrows on the remote are unresponsive. Everything good when selecting TV for local cable channels. Any help or tips are welcomed. Thanks again for your video I learned things I didn’t know about this Sony software.
Hi, my TV goes into sleep Mode when I watch something on my the internet browser. i have to keep moving the mouse every minute or two. How can I change that?
Hello, my TV does not appear about the subwoofer. I recently bought a 55-inch Sony X85K and I am about to return it. The sound sounds very dry. It does not reproduce a good sound. What could I do? thank you
Steve, I have SAVED your video!!!! THANK YOU!!!! I have a brand new Sony Bravia 55" XE55A75L HDTV. I have pretty well mastered the basic use of this TV. Question please...I leave a stream option of the Boomerang app on TV all day while I am gone. The Boomerang option has 104 cartoons that play one after the other. HERE'S THE ISSUE: In this 11 hour run of cartoons, MANY of the cartoons START in the MIDDLE of the cartoon! NOT the beginning! Is there a setting on this Sony TV that I can set...so that each cartoon plays from the beginning...PLEASE? I've cleared the cache, uninstalled & reinstalled the app, I do NOT use a VPN. Please help me if you can! I'm working with Boomerang but no answer yet. Your help is GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!! THANK YOU!!!!
Question for you: How do you switch the screensaver off whether it's tv or Google screensaver permanently off ? I have tried everything, but it still comes on after, say, between 2-5 min & it is so annoying & no one can answer the questions. It makes me feel like I'm the idiot lol
OK. I have a XR-75XR90CJ TV, and the remote control has numbers, but I found the same settings as you did with the new remote. But my problem is that I can't find how to enter PRO MODE in this TV, and SONY's customer Service is of no help. They even told me that my TV didn't have a PRO MODE! The apps for PRO MODE ARE INSTALLED in the TV. I just need the key press sequence to activate it. Can you help? Thanks.
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Is a80l better than a95k or not?
I learned that Steve knows more about Sony TVs than the rep I just spoke with on the phone. He told me my Sony 77XL did not include Power On Behavior when it had worked fine coming on to the last used input for the first ten days, then consistently came on to the Home Screen. He told me I had no recourse. This video showed me where to find Power On Behavior on the "Wrench" menu while it is not included in "Settings". Thanks, Steve.
Fantastic tutorial. Just got a Sony a few days ago and the Manufacturer guidance for a newbie is lacking . This video explained so much
Steve, another very helpful tutorial on the Sony TV setup! I've had my Sony TV for 6 months and needed a tutorial like this! Also, following your video camera reviews and have upgraded my Arlo cameras to Arlo Pro 4's! Thanks!
Great to hear!
@@SteveDOES Please help me, I have a Sony TV and for about a month now it has been going into sleep mode every 10 minutes. How can I return to the old setting, when he entered it once every 1 hour, and not every 10 minutes?
Помогите мне пожалуста, у меня телевизор Сони и уже как месяц он каждые 10 минут вподает в спящий режим. Как мне вернуть старую настройку, когда он в него входил раз в 1 час, а не каждые 10 минут?
This was fantastic! I just got a Sony X90 and really loved being able to get rid of the clutter. Much cleaner and easier to use set up now. Thanks so much for posting this!
So very, very helpful. I finally feel comfortable using and controlling my tv other than turning it on and off..... Thank you, Steve.
Good tips, thanks. But the one burning question is - how do I disable/change the 3 repeating show plug pictures (ads?) on the Google Home Screen when For You is selected? I have had the same 3 pictures for days. I've seen them all and want to move on.
Is the screen size option only in Game mode? Or can you shrink size of your of your picture on another output/streaming ?
Any idea on how to remove the background ads on the TV? I'd love to see just a plain color or generic abstract picture.
Pls help if you git the solution
Use an apple TV, Google Chromcast, Roku. Otherwise the reason your TV has so many adds is because it's probably a lower end model and they use the adds to subsidize the lower cost. I don't agree with that, but it is what it is. What TV are you using?
Thank you for this great tutorial. What I'm trying to figure out in our app only screen is how to get rid of the movies/shows on the top portion of the screen that the apps are promoting (There are several pages you can scroll through). Deleting the apps off the home screen didn't do it. Thanks for any help!
It's bloatware being foisted onto us because it maximizes soulless corporate profits. Next up will be us forced to spend more money for the TV that doesn't have all this junk. You'll pay for the privilege of not being bombarded and cluttered by ads/trash.
Is there a way to customize the predefined apps buttons for different ones? (some of the app I just dont use, so would like to trigger different ones from the predefined ones). Thanks.
This is a truly excellent video. Got my Sony Bravia TV KD-43X77L tonight from Costco and was completely lost on how to use the remote even though I have four older Sony TVs in the house. Many thanks. Greetings from Calgary.
You are a life saver my friend. I just bought x95l and I didn't know how to rearrange the apps icons. Thanks a lot!!!
Hey brother did u noticed a gap between the frames and the panel display of the tv
No I didn't. Everything's fine sofar.!!!@@onlygaming7520
Thanks for the video Steve! This will make access much quicker
Happy to hear that it was helpful.
Thanks very much for a very helpful video. I especially appreciate you showing which buttons you are using, which for me is half the battle. I purchased a XR-65A95L in the fall of 2023 and the only thing I could not get to work was pushing and holding the Home button to bring up the Quick Access Menu; for me nothing happened. Thanks again for the video.
Do you know any sol to turning of the sound whenever we press the remote button
Hi thank you ,i couldn't figure out how to remove everything from the home screen. one question though, in application only mode there is one recommendation that i'd like to remove, on your screen it says watch on peacock, is it possible to get rid of this ?
Really like my new Sony EXCEPT… the OTA tuner sensitivity is junk compared to my LG and TCL. Thanks for the video. It was helpful.
Thanks for that! Can you show us how to split screen ?
Hello Steve! Thanks for all these tips! I've just ordered (November 2024) a Sony Bravia KD-50X75WL 2023 model, and I was wondering if there is a PAP function (Picture-and-picture). I'm struggling to find some information about it, but I can't find any mention. Do you know if it's still available as a function or if it has been dismissed? Thanks in advance
Thanks for the video. Very much useful. Would be great if u do a video on settings for movies and watching sports.
Very informative thank you
Fantastic Had my Sony tv about three months lots of settings to learn Thanks
How do you turn off 'Ambient Mode' (in other words the screensaver) on a SONY Bravia 4K VH2 model? I would like to use my USB drive photos as the source of the screensaver, yet I have not found a way to make that happen! So, if I can just turn off the screensaver mode/ambient mode it would be GREAT because every 10 minutes it pops over to the screensaver. Thanks for any possible answers! Great information and video you made! It has really helped!
I want to set the screen saver on a timer? Is it possible to do this or must set the back button to start?
Just what I needed thanks
The other question I had, for the inputs, like HDMI, is there a way to "rename" them manually? My soundbar and bluray both have their names in each HDMI input but on HDMI4, where I have my Cox cable box, it just says HDMI4, I'd like to add the word "Cable" or "Cox", it seems like you should be able to label the input manually, but I don't see an option to "move" or "clear" it from the choices. Any ideas on that? Thx.
What browser do you recommend for the Sony Bravia? I need one that allows Google Sign-in.
Is it not possible to adjust what recommendations appear on the home screen?
I am trying to find a way to adjust this to only youtube and one other app but I can't see a way to do it.
I can do it on my older and cheaper JVC Android Tv though!
Hey Steve, How do you turn the screensaver off? If I am listening to radio through my TV, after some time it goes to the screensaver & I have to press the remote to get rid of it. Thanks.
Thank you very much for the video, GREAT! One question, what is the exact Sony model you used in this video?
I have the A80L
I’m buying the Sony a95l 77 but I’m contemplating whether I should wall mount it or set it with stand.
Can you show us your wall mount set up ? and does it look like frame (Samsung) or wallpaper (LG G3) tv ?
Hey Steve, Can you tell me if i can use 2 sets of bluetooth headphones at the same time! with a Bravia Oled tv?
Thank you for the great info! Was hoping to find some more info on it in this video, or anywhere for that matter, but what does the MENU button do? When I press it, it brings up a bunch of menu options, but the menu options (like pressing "Display" for example) don't do anything. Using an Xfinity cable box with my A75L, what is this MENU function for? Not even Sony's help guides really explain it.
Hello there. I installe manual the google chrome but the app is not on the list. I have to go on settings to find them. You have a idea how to put app icon on dashboard?
3:44 I can't see these options when I click the input button? Can you help?
Thank you. I am getting a Sony TV for Christmas
superb video, learnt more from this one more than any other
Thanks bro u way it helped me
Wow I've had my Sony OLED for a year and didn't know about some of these. Geat video.
How do I rename the hdmi port ? Your vid very helpful thanks
Hi! What’s the best app to control the tv with iPhones? Thank
You!
How do I access the mode to see the screen time, I bought an open box and wanted to know how much it was used. Thanks
Do I need to buy special cables like HDMI 2.1 to hook up to my cable box also if i watch streaming apps max or disney plus will it stream in 4k hdr or udh via wifi?
May I know why my sound settings shows Input-Specific apps? While yours shows Ambient optimization pro?
..thanks. Can you explain how to record e TV program?
Thanks, is there a PiP feature in this tv?
I just recently upgraded my 10+ yr old Yamaha receiver to a new Sony 790. What I'm not a fan of is when I turn up the receiver volume the tv volume appears on screen and it's not matching what the receiver volume displays ie: the number. Is there a way to disable to volume indicator on the tv or at least match what the receiver displays?
Anyone have any suggestions for improving input change response times? I have a kd-75x77l with two computers and a PS-5 attached, and there's a good ten seconds where the screen is just black when I try to switch inputs. I also get a similar response within an hour of starting up the tv when video plays from my home pc. Any ideas? Thanks!
Good video steve. Please suggest how can I reduce motion blur? I have tried motionflow but still facing this issue. Thanks
Silly question, but how do I change to battery in the remote? Thanks!
This is the GameChanger we all have been waiting for. Thank you!
I noticed you have a subwoofer settings option. I also have the A80L and I don't see that option?
So my aspect ratio settings is greyed out when i have my rogers cable box hooked in,and the faces are not sharp on my tv on hd channels..how do i make it better? Its so frustrating buying a new tv to only have the image not sharp. Why does it do this?
Just picked up a 65X90L and on the "channels and Input" menu there is no entry for "TV button shortcut", must of been removed with a software update.?????
Hi any way to check the hours of use?
Can someone please answer this.... does the a90k sony tv have "local dimming" and "extended dynamic range" options? I cant find it.
How can I choose my local TV stations please 😊
Loved this video! Thank you so much!
How to change aspect ration in bravia 2 for home screen apps? Its grayed out.
I own a SONY KD-55X720E TV. Is my TV a Smart TV? Thank you for your assistance.
Is it possible to set up different user accounts. Like for a guetss so they don’t have all my settings ext
Hello i just got Sony 90L I’m trying to cast video on my Samsung but it doesn’t any tip or app to use .
The bit at 4:30, I don’t see any option to add apps in that input menu at all. Mine is a 2024 bravia 3 and 9, not sure why it’s not present. I checked online, and they say the peacock app is an issue, and removing It fixes this, but I’m not in the US so I already don’t have this app and still this menu is broken.
Any insight on how to fix an X90j that mysteriously keeps the increasing volume to 100 by itself
Please how can connect the TV sound to a subwoofer?
I've tried severally but the sound still comes out from the TV speakers
Have any calibration setting for the Sony Bravia X90K
Made my tv much faster Thankyou
hay i got a old sony barvia lcd tv no remote how do i get passed the pin input with no remote
my tv is new setup but idk whys my background home screen is just plain black. is it normal? i want to have background like yours
I have an older Sony Tv and I'm trying to figure out if I could get Sony picture core...
Hello, I’ve noticed you have the little white illumination in the middle of the bottom bezel always on. We recently got Bravia x94k, but I don’t see an option anywhere to turn it on permanently, only to light up when there’s an input made on the remote. Do you happen to know where there could be additional setting to enable that?
Best regards
there is no such additional setting to enable that... it is designed to only light up when there’s an input made on the remote
Does anyone know how turn down the volume of Google assistants voice while using hands free? Can't find this out anywhere.
Could u tell me how to set the best equaliser settings for hearing tv speakers sound somehow high or rich sound in less volume level below 10?
After one month of purchasing new XR-55X90L , demo installed by sony technician, sound is good at a very less volume less than 10, in tv channels, in OTT platforms are good at same volume level between 5-10, now by today, while seeing tv channels and OTT platforms at 7-10 volume level, sound is very low, not able to feel the good sound experience like before. How's happened? Whether my father accidentally changed settings in equaliser by reset or what happened i don't know?!
I tried reset, changed the volume offset to maximum, tv speaker sound quality now is not as same before yesterday. My father too didnt know how's it happened!?
I am requesting you to tell me whether if i change the equalizer settings in sound, which are the frequency has to be in low, max, medium level in every frequency? Whether by changing the frequency equalizer settings in sound, is it possible to give good rich sound in less volume level from 5-10?
Anyone knows how to enable wireless casting on Sony Bravia 2 TV? i want to cast my laptop screen wirelessly to the tv.
I am using youtubetv. Can I get that to come on when I turn on the tv. 🙏
Not sure if I missed it, where is the secret menu (I assume you're talking about pro mode?) and the remote keystrokes to enable it?
Great video ! Thanks for the tips. I have an issue with my A75K stuck on my Home Screen / Google all of a sudden. One of my cats stepped on the power button on the surge protector when the tv was off. I was wondering if you have any tips on unfreezing my Google Home Screen all the directional arrows on the remote are unresponsive. Everything good when selecting TV for local cable channels. Any help or tips are welcomed. Thanks again for your video I learned things I didn’t know about this Sony software.
Hi, my TV goes into sleep
Mode when I watch something on my the internet browser. i have to keep moving the mouse every minute or two. How can I change that?
Thanks dude
Hello, my TV does not appear about the subwoofer. I recently bought a 55-inch Sony X85K and I am about to return it. The sound sounds very dry. It does not reproduce a good sound. What could I do? thank you
Steve, I have SAVED your video!!!! THANK YOU!!!! I have a brand new Sony Bravia 55" XE55A75L HDTV. I have pretty well mastered the basic use of this TV. Question please...I leave a stream option of the Boomerang app on TV all day while I am gone. The Boomerang option has 104 cartoons that play one after the other. HERE'S THE ISSUE: In this 11 hour run of cartoons, MANY of the cartoons START in the MIDDLE of the cartoon! NOT the beginning! Is there a setting on this Sony TV that I can set...so that each cartoon plays from the beginning...PLEASE? I've cleared the cache, uninstalled & reinstalled the app, I do NOT use a VPN. Please help me if you can! I'm working with Boomerang but no answer yet. Your help is GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!! THANK YOU!!!!
Please make one more video with additional tips
We have a loud voice speaking when we unmute or mute the tv or change the volume...
We want to turn this feature off...
How can we do this?
Plz make a video how to connect echo Dot on tv bro
Hi - I've turned off talkback but it still reads out controls when playing dvd or cd - can this be turned off?
Question for you: How do you switch the screensaver off whether it's tv or Google screensaver permanently off ? I have tried everything, but it still comes on after, say, between 2-5 min & it is so annoying & no one can answer the questions. It makes me feel like I'm the idiot lol
Is there any way of auto launching an app for example TH-cam at power on
Did you ever find out?
Well done and thank you.
brilliant tips, thanks mate!
so i bought the x90l and went to system and under Model # it says Bravia 4k vh22. Whats up with that? Did i get Ripped off ?
Is there any app lock to Sony android tv
How can i fix my sony TV no display at all but it has sounds
This helps so much. Thank you.
This seems to be the best ...just bought sony tv ...❤❤
Good video video thank you 😊
I like the old remote with hdmi1, hdmi2, hdmi3 and hdmi4 buttons. Less keys to press to get to what I want.
OK. I have a XR-75XR90CJ TV, and the remote control has numbers, but I found the same settings as you did with the new remote. But my problem is that I can't find how to enter PRO MODE in this TV, and SONY's customer Service is of no help. They even told me that my TV didn't have a PRO MODE! The apps for PRO MODE ARE INSTALLED in the TV. I just need the key press sequence to activate it. Can you help? Thanks.
How do I disable the ad banner on my Google TV? I find myself needing to scroll down quickly as some images are disturbing for my kids.
Ive had my google tv for a while now, ive not seen an option to disable the ad banner.
👍🏻 very good information
Thank you so much for that tutorial video.