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Sony | BRAVIA Connect

Sony | BRAVIA Connect

by Sony Corporation

12K ratings
629 reviews
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Released
March 26, 2023
Updated
October 8, 2026

Developer

Sony Corporation
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Control your Sony TVs and home theater systems with ease from your smartphone. This app simplifies setup, provides remote control functionality, and keeps you informed about the latest news and software updates for your devices.

✓Easy home theater setup
✓Smartphone remote control
✓Latest news and updates
✓Vision assistance with VoiceOver
✓Unified device control
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What users say about Sony | BRAVIA Connect

Reviews of Sony | BRAVIA Connect are mostly negative: the Utilities app is rated 4.5/5 from 12K App Store ratings. What users like most: excellent app for Bravia TV, responsive app. Top complaints: connectivity issues, frequently disconnects, buggy pairing and setup process. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Excellent app for Bravia TV
  • 🚀Responsive app
  • 💡Allows changing picture and sound settings on the fly
  • 👍Intuitive and gives quick access to apps

Negative things

  • 🐛Connectivity issues, frequently disconnects
  • 🐛Buggy pairing and setup process
  • 🐛Compatibility issues with some TV models
  • 🐛Crashes and requires frequent reconnections
  • 🐛Lacks important features like equalizer
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What's New in Sony | BRAVIA Connect

3.11.0

October 8, 2026

- Improved device connection stability and reduced the time it takes to connect. - Added guides to help you learn how to use the app and discover useful features. - Redesigned the remote control screen for Home Theatre & Soundbars. - This update includes fixes and performance improvements.

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Read more about Dark Mode Support
Event EndedMajor Update

Dark Mode Support

Easier to view the screen in dark environments.

May 29, 2026 — Jun 28, 2026

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User reviews

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Won’t connect

Just finish setting up the bravia theatre trio.
When I go to finish set up it loses communication with home. Try to connect with my bravia tv and same issue
LSLil star32425

App

Sometimes the app don’t work and shows me that I’m connected to my sound bar, which is frustrating
BBoyntonkd

Recent Update Issues

Update 3.11 disconnected my rear speakers and can no longer sync them with my soundbar since the app cannot detect the soundbar or speakers anymore. Disappointing.
CCo2eed

Connection

Regular problems connecting phone to soundbar
PPJG800

Works rarely

Never connects properly and can’t maintain connection to tv.
JJorge72078
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Doesn't work after iOS 18 update

Bug

Unable to connect to Bravia Theater Quad system

Bug

Fails to discover and connect to some TV models

Bug

Loses connection to soundbar frequently

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Requested Features

4 requests

Add graphic equalizer

Feature

Improve wireless connection monitoring

Feature

Allow rearranging of app shortcuts

Feature

Add arrow buttons and select button

Feature

FAQ

What does the Sony | BRAVIA Connect app do?

This app allows you to easily control compatible Sony TVs and home theater products directly from your smartphone. It simplifies the setup process, provides remote control functionality, and keeps you updated with news and software updates for your devices.

What Sony devices are compatible with this app?

The app is compatible with various Sony TV models (e.g., BRAVIA 9, 8 II, 7, 5, 3 II, 3, 2 II, A95L Series, XR8 Series) and home theater products like BRAVIA Theatre Bar 9, Bar 8, Quad, Bar 7, Bar 6, Bar 5, System 6, HT-AX7, and HT-S2000. The lineup of compatible products is expected to grow.

Is the Sony | BRAVIA Connect app free to use?

The app is free to download and use. However, it may contain in-app purchases for additional features or content, as indicated by the monetization model.

How does the vision assistance feature work?

The vision assistance feature utilizes the built-in iOS VoiceOver function to provide voice narration for setup and remote control operations. This helps users who may have difficulty memorizing button layouts or screen item orders.

What are the benefits of using this app for setup?

The app offers a manual-free setup experience by integrating all necessary guidance within the application. It provides step-by-step instructions with animations optimized for your specific device, making the setup process easy and intuitive for anyone.