Sony · Android TV · 2015–2020

Sony BRAVIA Android TV remote app for iPhone

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Model years
2015–2020
Model codes
101
Markets
United States, United Kingdom, Europe
Platform
Android TV

Older BRAVIA, lost or worn-out remote? If your Sony runs Android TV, your iPhone can be its remote over your home Wi-Fi: menus, volume, apps and typing. Try it free on your own TV, then it's $5.99 once.

What works

Sony BRAVIA TVs from 2015 to 2020 run Android TV and use the same Google remote service that Simple TV Remote is built on.

  • Navigation and OK
  • Volume and mute
  • KeyboardSome apps, like YouTube, use their own keyboard and ignore typed text.
  • Open apps
  • Turn off
  • Turn on from standbyTurn on Settings > Network & Internet > Remote start. Where this setting is on 2015 models is not confirmed. Works from standby only, not after the TV is unplugged.

On your TV

Turn these on once with your TV remote. Menu names can differ slightly by year and region.

  1. Put your iPhone and TV on the same network

    Connect the TV to the same Wi-Fi network (or the same router by Ethernet) as your iPhone.

  2. Type the code shown on your TV

    The first time Simple TV Remote connects, the TV shows a code. Type it on your iPhone once.

  3. Let your phone turn the TV on

    For turn on from standby2016–2020 models
    Settings › Network & Internet › Remote start

    Set it to On. Only needed if you want to turn the TV on from your iPhone. Sony notes it raises standby power use.

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  4. If the TV doesn't respond, check Sony's remote device setting

    For turn on from standby2016–2020 models
    Settings › Network & Internet › Remote device settings › Control remotely

    This Sony setting lets registered devices operate the TV. Simple TV Remote uses Google's remote service, so it may not be needed, but turning it on does no harm.

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  5. If the TV doesn't respond, check Sony's remote device setting

    For turn on from standby2015 models
    Settings › Network › Remote device settings › Control remotely

    This Sony setting lets registered devices operate the TV. Simple TV Remote uses Google's remote service, so it may not be needed.

    Source

In the app

Pairing takes about a minute, once per TV.

  1. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network

    Guest networks and Wi-Fi with device isolation block local control.

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  2. Open Simple TV Remote and pick your TV

  3. Type the code shown on your TV

    The TV shows a short code the first time you connect. After that, the app reconnects without a code.

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  4. Let the TV turn on from standby

    For turn on from standby

    Look for your TV maker's network standby setting (for example Sony "Remote start" or TCL "Screenless service"). Your TV's page lists the exact menu path.

Can’t find your TV? Add it by IP address

If your TV doesn’t show up in the app, tap “Can’t find it?” and type the TV’s IP address. Here’s where the TV shows it.

  1. Find the TV's IP address (older Android TV menus)

    Settings › Device › Network › WiFi › Your Wi-Fi network › Status Info

    Google documents this menu for Android TV; newer Google TV menus may differ.

    Source

Models

101 model codes from 2015–2020 for United States, United Kingdom, Europe. Codes are exact for their region. ·· stands for the screen size, so XBR-··X900C covers XBR-55X900C, XBR-65X900C and so on.

United Kingdom: UK and European codes differ from US codes: the US XBR-55X900F is a KD-55XF9005 in Europe. UK retail codes often add a suffix such as BU or BAEP; type the code without it if it doesn't match.

United States: US codes for upper models start XBR- until 2020. Sony dropped XBR- in 2021.

Model codeSeriesYearMarketSizes (in)Shipped with
XBR-55A8HXBR-65A8H
OLED.
A8H2020US55, 65Android TV
XBR-48A9S
48-inch OLED.
A9S2020US—Android TV
KD-55X750HKD-65X750HKD-75X750HX750H2020US55, 65, 75Android TV
XBR-43X800HXBR-49X800HXBR-55X800HXBR-65X800HXBR-75X800HXBR-85X800HX800H2020US43, 49, 55, 65, 75, 85Android TV
XBR-55X900HXBR-65X900HXBR-75X900HXBR-85X900HX900H2020US55, 65, 75, 85Android TV
XBR-49X950HXBR-55X950HXBR-65X950HXBR-75X950HXBR-85X950HX950H2020US49, 55, 65, 75, 85Android TV
KD-55AG8KD-65AG8
OLED. Sold in the UK and Europe.
AG82019EU55, 65Android TV
KD-43XG8096KD-49XG8096KD-65XG8096
Sold in the UK and Europe.
XG80962019EU43, 49, 65Android TV
KD-49XG9005
Sold in the UK and Europe.
XG90052019EU—Android TV
KD-55XG9505
Sold in the UK and Europe.
XG95052019EU—Android TV
XBR-55A8GXBR-65A8G
OLED.
A8G2019US55, 65Android TV
XBR-55A9GXBR-65A9GXBR-77A9G
OLED.
A9G2019US55, 65, 77Android TV
XBR-43X800GXBR-49X800GXBR-55X800GXBR-65X800GXBR-75X800GX800G2019US43, 49, 55, 65, 75Android TV
XBR-55X850GXBR-65X850GXBR-75X850GXBR-85X850GX850G2019US55, 65, 75, 85Android TV
XBR-55X950GXBR-65X950GXBR-75X950GXBR-85X950GX950G2019US55, 65, 75, 85Android TV
KD-55XF9005KD-65XF9005
Sold in the UK and Europe.
XF90052018EU55, 65Android TV
XBR-55A8FXBR-65A8F
OLED.
A8F2018US55, 65Android TV
XBR-55A9FXBR-65A9F
OLED.
A9F2018US55, 65Android TV
KD-55X750FKD-65X750FX750F2018US55, 65Android TV
XBR-65X850FXBR-75X850FXBR-85X850FX850F2018US65, 75, 85Android TV
XBR-49X900FXBR-55X900FXBR-65X900FXBR-75X900FXBR-85X900FX900F2018US49, 55, 65, 75, 85Android TV
XBR-65Z9FXBR-75Z9FZ9F2018US65, 75Android TV
XBR-55A1EXBR-65A1EXBR-77A1E
OLED.
A1E2017US55, 65, 77Android TV
XBR-43X800EXBR-49X800EXBR-55X800EX800E2017US43, 49, 55Android TV
XBR-65X850EXBR-75X850EX850E2017US65, 75Android TV
XBR-49X900EXBR-55X900EXBR-65X900EXBR-75X900EX900E2017US49, 55, 65, 75Android TV
XBR-55X930EXBR-65X930EX930E2017US55, 65Android TV
XBR-75X940E
75-inch only.
X940E2017US—Android TV
XBR-49X700DXBR-55X700DX700D2016US49, 55Android TV
XBR-43X800DXBR-49X800DX800D2016US43, 49Android TV
XBR-55X850DXBR-65X850DXBR-75X850DXBR-85X850DX850D2016US55, 65, 75, 85Android TV
XBR-55X930DXBR-65X930DX930D2016US55, 65Android TV
XBR-65Z9DXBR-75Z9DXBR-100Z9DZ9D2016US65, 75, 100Android TV
XBR-55X810CXBR-65X810CX810C2015US55, 65Android TV
XBR-43X830CXBR-49X830CX830C2015US43, 49Android TV
XBR-55X850CXBR-65X850CXBR-75X850CX850C2015US55, 65, 75Android TV
XBR-55X900CXBR-65X900CX900C2015US55, 65Android TV

Software versions

VersionBased onReleasedNotes
Android TV——Sony's help guides cover Android 6 to 8 for 2015 models, Android 8 and 9 for 2016–2019 models, and Android 9 and 10 for 2020 models, so some models were updated after launch. Check Settings > Device Preferences > About on your TV for its version.

How to read a Sony model number

Hover over or tap each part of the code.

US Sony TVs, 2015–2020

XBR-65X900F
  • XBR-Upper 4K models. KD- is used for lower 4K models and KDL- for HD and Full HD models.
  • 65Screen size in inches
  • X900Series: X LCD, A OLED, Z top-end LCD
  • FModel year: C 2015, D 2016, E 2017, F 2018, G 2019, H 2020

UK and European Sony TVs, 2016–2020

KD-55XG9505
  • KD-4K TV (KDL- is HD or Full HD)
  • 55Screen size in inches
  • XLCD (A is OLED, for example KD-65AG8)
  • GModel year: D 2016, E 2017, F 2018, G 2019, H 2020
  • 9505Series and regional variant

European OLED codes put the year letter after the A: AF8 (2018), AG8 and AG9 (2019). The 2020 OLEDs are just A8 and A9.

Troubleshooting

Most problems come from the network or one TV setting. Start at the top.

The TV doesn't show a code
  1. Check that your iPhone and the TV are on the same Wi-Fi network, not a guest network.
  2. Update the TV software and the Android TV Remote Service from Google Play on the TV, then try again.
  3. Restart the TV: hold the power button on the remote until the TV restarts, or unplug it for a minute.
The app can't turn the TV on
  1. Turn on Remote start in Settings > Network & Internet.
  2. Turn the TV off with the remote, not at the wall.
  3. If the TV is on Wi-Fi and won't wake, try an Ethernet cable.
The TV doesn't appear in the app
  1. Make sure your iPhone and TV are on the same Wi-Fi network, not a guest network.
  2. Allow Local Network access for Simple TV Remote in iPhone Settings > Privacy & Security > Local Network.
  3. Restart the TV: unplug it, wait 10 seconds, and plug it back in.
  4. Check that the TV is a Google TV or Android TV. TVs with only Chromecast built-in can't be controlled this way.
No pairing code shows on the TV
  1. Turn the TV on and leave it on the home screen; the code only shows while the screen is on.
  2. On the TV, update Android TV Remote Service: open Google Play on the TV, search for "Android TV Remote Service" and choose Update.
  3. If it still fails, go to Settings > Apps > Show system apps > Android TV Remote Service and choose Force stop, then Clear storage. Then pair again.
The app asks to pair again every time
  1. Clear the storage of Android TV Remote Service on the TV (Settings > Apps > Show system apps > Android TV Remote Service > Clear storage), restart the TV and pair once more.
  2. Give the TV a fixed address in your router so it doesn't change after a power cut.
The TV won't turn on from the app
  1. Wake works only from standby. A TV that was unplugged or switched off at the wall can't be woken over Wi-Fi.
  2. Turn on your TV maker's network standby setting. See your TV's page for the exact menu path.
  3. On Android TV 14 sets, a low-power energy mode may turn the network off in standby. Choose a mode that keeps the network on.
  4. If the TV uses Ethernet, try Wi-Fi, or the other way round. Some TVs only wake on one of them.
Volume doesn't change on a Chromecast, Google TV Streamer or SHIELD
  1. Turn on HDMI-CEC on your TV and on any soundbar or receiver in between.
  2. On the streamer, set Settings > Remotes & Accessories > Set up remote buttons > Volume control to "Auto (CEC)".

How to use your iPhone as a Sony Android TV remote

  1. Join the same Wi-FiConnect your iPhone and the TV to the same home Wi-Fi network. Guest networks often keep devices apart.
  2. Pick your TV in the appOpen Simple TV Remote and choose your TV. The free check runs on your own TV before you pay.
  3. Type the code from the TVThe TV shows a short code the first time. Type it on your iPhone once, and the app remembers the TV.
  4. Let your iPhone turn the TV onOptional: open Settings > Network & Internet > Remote start and set it to On. It works from standby only.

Questions

Is there a Sony BRAVIA Android TV remote app for iPhone?

Yes. Simple TV Remote is a Sony BRAVIA Android TV remote app for iPhone that works with Sony BRAVIA Android TV sets running Android TV. It pairs over your home Wi-Fi and sends real commands in a free check, so you know it works on your exact TV before you pay $5.99, once.

How do I turn on a Sony TV without the remote?

Press the power button on the TV. Sony's printed Reference Guide or Setup Guide shows where it is on your model, and on one-button models pressing it opens a small menu. Once the TV is on and on Wi-Fi, your iPhone can do the rest.

How do I reset a Sony TV remote?

Take the batteries out, press the remote's power button for three seconds, and put in new batteries. Sony says this can fix a remote affected by poor battery contact or static electricity.

Do I need to pair my Sony remote?

Only if it's a Bluetooth remote. Remotes with a MIC or Google Assistant button connect by Bluetooth and must be paired. Plain infrared remotes just need fresh batteries and a clear line to the sensor on the front of the TV.

How do I restart a Sony Android TV?

Hold the power button on the remote for about 5 seconds until the TV restarts. Without a remote, unplug the TV, press the TV's power button once, wait 2 minutes and plug it back in. Your settings stay as they were.

Where is Remote start on a Sony Android TV?

On most 2016–2020 models it's Settings > Network & Internet > Remote start. Set it to On so your iPhone can turn the TV on from standby. Sony notes it uses a little more power in standby.

How do I connect my Sony TV to Wi-Fi without the remote?

You need a remote or the TV's own buttons for that step. Phone apps, including Simple TV Remote and Google's, can only find a TV that's already on your Wi-Fi. A replacement remote is the surest fix, and after that your iPhone can take over.

Why doesn't my Sony TV show a pairing code?

Check that your iPhone and the TV are on the same Wi-Fi, not a guest network. Then install any system update on the TV and restart it by holding the remote's power button. Very old software can stop the code from appearing.

Can I use the Google TV app as a Sony Android TV remote?

Yes. Google's free Google TV app works as a remote on iPhone: tap TVs nearby, pick your TV and type the code it shows. Simple TV Remote is a simpler, remote-first option with big buttons, a keyboard and no account, for $5.99 once after a free check.

Can my iPhone turn on a Sony BRAVIA TV?

Yes, from standby. Turn on Settings > Network & Internet > Remote start. Where this setting is on 2015 models is not confirmed. Works from standby only, not after the TV is unplugged. No app can turn on a TV that is unplugged.

Is my Sony TV Android TV or Google TV?

Sony BRAVIA models from 2015 to 2020 (model codes ending C, D, E, F, G or H in the US) run Android TV. Models from 2021 onward (XR-, KD- with J, K or L, and K- codes) run Google TV.

My Sony doesn't have Google Play. Is it Android TV?

Probably not. Some entry-level Sony TVs, such as the US X690E and the European XG70 series, are not on Sony's Android TV model lists.

About these TVs

Sony launched Android TV on its BRAVIA range in 2015 and used it until 2020. From 2021 Sony moved to Google TV, which is built on Android TV. Sony's own list of Android TV and Google TV models marks every BRAVIA series from 2015 to 2020 that has Android TV.

Not every Sony TV from those years runs Android TV. Some smaller and entry-level models, such as the US X690E and the European XG70 series, are not in Sony's Android TV help guides. They run Sony's simpler smart TV software instead.

These TVs show a code the first time Simple TV Remote connects. To turn the TV on from your iPhone, Remote start must be turned on. It is in the Network & Internet settings on most years.

Sources

Every compatibility fact on this page comes from these sources. Dates show when we last checked each one. How we build the TV list.

  1. Sony Japan: BRAVIA models with Android TV / Google TV by year (2015–2026)
  2. Sony Help Guide, 2015 BRAVIA (US): applicable models; Remote device settings
  3. Sony Help Guide, 2016–2017 BRAVIA (US): applicable models; Network & Internet
  4. Sony Help Guide, 2018 BRAVIA (US): applicable models
  5. Sony Help Guide, 2019 BRAVIA (US): applicable models
  6. Sony Help Guide, 2015 BRAVIA (Europe): applicable models
  7. Sony Help Guide, 2016–2019 BRAVIA (Europe): applicable models
  8. Sony Canada: set up Google TV / Android TV with Google Home (Remote start paths by year; seen via search index, sony.ca blocks direct fetches)
  9. EPREL record for Sony KD-55XG9505
  10. EPREL record for Sony KD-65AG8
  11. RTINGS Sony TV reviews (US model codes and sizes; secondary)
  12. Google TV
  13. Android TV Remote Service (Google Play listing: requires Android 7.0+, v7.00.956317615, updated Sep 6, 2026)
  14. Google TV Help: Cast, connect & control your TV with the Google TV app
  15. Google TV Help: Fix problems with the Google TV virtual remote
  16. Android TV Help: How Android TV services use your data
  17. Streaming Help: Use your phone as the remote for your Chromecast or Google TV Streamer
  18. Android 12 for TV release notes
  19. Android 13 for TV release notes (developer release only)
  20. Android 14 for TV release notes
  21. Android Developers Blog: Everything you need to know about Google TV and Android TV OS (May 2024)
  22. androidtvremote2 protocol reference (Apache-2.0)
  23. Home Assistant Android TV Remote integration docs (secondary: troubleshooting)
  24. Google Cast developer docs: Discovery Troubleshooting (Android TV IP address at Settings > Device > Network > WiFi > Network > Status Info)
  25. EPREL record for Sony XR-65A95K
  26. Sony Help Guide, 2025 BRAVIA (US): Remote start
  27. Sony Help Guide, 2025 BRAVIA (Europe): Remote start

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