Sony | BRAVIA Connect vs Clear Pool Robot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sony | BRAVIA Connect
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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This is a control app for easy use of Sony TVs and home theater products. Operate easily from your smartphone. For smooth setup and easy troubleshooting. "Home Entertainment Connect" has changed its name to "Sony | BRAVIA Connect". You can continue to use Home Entertainment Connect-compatible devices with Sony | BRAVIA Connect. The following Sony product models are compatible with this app. You can look forward to an growing lineup of compatible products in the future. Home Theatre & Soundbars:BRAVIA Theatre Bar 9, Bar 8, Quad, Bar 7, Bar 6, Bar 5, System 6, Trio, HT-AX7, HT-S2000 TVs:BRAVIA 9 II, 9, 8 II, 8, 7 II, 7, 5, 3 II, 3, 2 II, A95L Series, XR8 Series *This may include products that are not available in some countries or regions. *Before using, please ensure that your TV or home theater system software is up to date. *This update will roll out gradually. Please wait for it to be released on your TV. Main Feature ■Easily set up your home theater products without the need for the manual. No need to read the manual anymore. Everything you need for setup is already integrated into the app, so all you have to do is open the app and it will guide you step by step. With animations that have been optimized for the device you purchased, anyone can easily complete the setup process without hesitation. *Please set up your TV on the TV screen before using the app. ■Take control from your smartphone Have you ever wanted to control a device, but the remote control isn't near or you can't find it quickly? Now you can use your smartphone to control a device for situations just like that. Furthermore, by connecting a compatible TV and audio device, you can control them all from your smartphone. You no longer have to go back and forth between settings screens or switching remotes. ■Get the latest news and updates Full support is provided to ensure that each device is used in the most up-to-date and optimal condition. Even after setup is complete, the app will notify you of recommended features, settings, software updates*, etc. The software wasn't updated. I didn't know it had the feature! These surprises are a thing of the past. The app provides support so that you can maximize the value of the equipment you have purchased. *Notifications about TV software updates are available on the TV screen. ■Vision assistance Use the built-in iOS VoiceOver function to assist with setup and remote control operations using voice narration. You no longer need to memorize the layout of buttons on the remote control or the order of items on the screen. *Depending on the function or screen, the audio may not be read out correctly. We will continue to improve and update the read-out content in the future. Note *This app is not guaranteed to work with all smartphones/tablets. And Chromebooks are not compatible with the app. *Some functions and services may not be supported in certain regions/countries. *Bluetooth® and its logos are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and their use by Sony Corporation is under license. *Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Clear Pool Robot
Control and monitor your pool cleaning robots remotely. Schedule cleaning cycles, customize settings, and check device status directly from your smartphone via Bluetooth and cloud connectivity.
- Remote robot management
- Customizable cleaning schedules
- Real-time device status monitoring
- Bluetooth and cloud connectivity
- Smart pool cleaning tasks
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Clear Pool Robot is the official app for the CLEAR Series Pool Cleaning Robots, designed to make pool cleaning smarter and more convenient. Through Bluetooth and cloud connectivity, you can manage cleaning tasks, customize cleaning schedules, and monitor device status directly from your smartphone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Clear Pool Robot at 5.0 against Sony | BRAVIA Connect's 4.5. Clear Pool Robot also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). Sony | BRAVIA Connect's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Clear Pool Robot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sony | BRAVIA Connect has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Sony | BRAVIA Connect ships an update every 2 months, Clear Pool Robot every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sony | BRAVIA Connect | Clear Pool Robot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (12K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 195 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sony Corporation | Spindle 360 Inc |
Customer experience
Sony | BRAVIA Connect
Clear Pool Robot
Bugs and requests
Sony | BRAVIA Connect
Reported bugs
4 issues- Doesn't work after iOS 18 update
- Unable to connect to Bravia Theater Quad system
- Fails to discover and connect to some TV models
- Loses connection to soundbar frequently
Requested features
4 requests- Add graphic equalizer
- Improve wireless connection monitoring
- Allow rearranging of app shortcuts
- Add arrow buttons and select button
Clear Pool Robot
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sony | BRAVIA Connect
No in-app purchases
Clear Pool Robot
No in-app purchases
Questions
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