Sony · Google TV · 2021–2026

Sony BRAVIA Google TV remote app for iPhone

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Model years
2021–2026
Model codes
169
Markets
United States, United Kingdom, Europe
Platform
Google TV

Remote lost, flat, or only working up close? Your iPhone can be the remote for your Sony BRAVIA with Google TV over your home Wi-Fi, including turning it on and typing searches. We tested it on a real BRAVIA. Try it free, then it's $5.99 once.

What works

Sony BRAVIA TVs from 2021 onward run Google TV and are the first sets Simple TV Remote is built and tested on.

  • Navigation and OK
  • Volume and mute
  • KeyboardSome apps, like YouTube, use their own keyboard and ignore typed text.
  • Switch inputs
  • Open apps
  • Turn off
  • Turn on from standbyTurn on Settings > Network & Internet > Remote start (UK: Network and Internet), and choose On (Powered on by apps) where offered. Works from standby only, not after the TV is unplugged.

Tested on a real Sony BRAVIA XR-65A95K.

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 standbyUnited States
    Settings › Network & Internet › Remote start

    Press the Quick Settings button, open Settings, and set Remote start to On (Powered on by apps) where offered. Only needed if you want to turn the TV on from your iPhone.

    Source

  4. Let your phone turn the TV on

    For turn on from standbyUnited KingdomEurope
    Settings › Network and Internet › Remote start

    Press the Quick Settings button, open Settings, and set Remote start to On (Powered on by apps) where offered. Only needed if you want to turn the TV on from your iPhone.

    Source

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

    For turn on from standbyUnited States
    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.

    Source

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

    For turn on from standbyUnited KingdomEurope
    Settings › Network and 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.

    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.

    Source

  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.

    Source

  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

169 model codes from 2021–2026 for United States, United Kingdom, Europe. Codes are exact for their region. ·· stands for the screen size, so XR-··A90J covers XR-55A90J, XR-65A90J and so on.

United Kingdom: Most UK Sony codes match Europe (for example XR-65A95K). Retail listings sometimes add a suffix such as U, BU or BAEP; type the code without it if it doesn't match.

Europe: Some European series have regional twins: A83K and A84K for the A80K, X92K to X94K for the X90K, and X89K for the X85K.

Model codeSeriesYearMarketSizes (in)Shipped with
K-43XR30M2K-50XR30M2K-55XR30M2K-65XR30M2K-75XR30M2K-85XR30M2K-100XR30M2BRAVIA 3 II2026US43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 100Google TV
K-50XR70M2K-55XR70M2K-65XR70M2K-75XR70M2K-85XR70M2K-98XR70M2BRAVIA 7 II2026US50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 98Google TV
K-65XR90M2K-75XR90M2K-85XR90M2K-115XR90M2BRAVIA 9 II2026US65, 75, 85, 115Google TV
K-43S20M2K-50S20M2K-55S20M2K-65S20M2K-75S20M2BRAVIA 2 II2025US43, 50, 55, 65, 75Google TV
K-55XR50K-65XR50K-75XR50K-85XR50K-98XR50BRAVIA 52025US55, 65, 75, 85, 98Google TV
K-55XR80M2K-65XR80M2
OLED.
BRAVIA 8 II2025US55, 65Google TV
K-43S30K-50S30K-55S30K-65S30K-75S30K-85S30BRAVIA 32024US43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85Google TV
K-55XR70K-65XR70K-75XR70K-85XR70BRAVIA 72024US55, 65, 75, 85Google TV
K-55XR80K-65XR80K-77XR80
OLED.
BRAVIA 82024US55, 65, 77Google TV
K-65XR90K-75XR90K-85XR90BRAVIA 92024US65, 75, 85Google TV
XR-55A80LXR-65A80LXR-77A80LXR-83A80L
OLED.
A80L2023US55, 65, 77, 83Google TV
XR-55A95LXR-65A95LXR-77A95L
OLED.
A95L2023US55, 65, 77Google TV
KD-43X77LKD-50X77LKD-55X77LKD-65X77LKD-75X77LKD-85X77LX77L2023US43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85Google TV
XR-55X90LXR-65X90LXR-75X90LXR-85X90LXR-98X90LX90L2023US55, 65, 75, 85, 98Google TV
XR-65X93LXR-75X93LXR-85X93LX93L2023US65, 75, 85Google TV
XR-65X95LXR-75X95LXR-85X95LX95L2023US65, 75, 85Google TV
XR-55A75KXR-65A75K
OLED.
A75K2022EU55, 65Google TV
XR-55A80KXR-65A80KXR-77A80K
OLED.
A80K2022EU55, 65, 77Google TV
XR-55A83KXR-65A83KXR-77A83K
OLED. Regional variant of the A80K.
A83K2022EU55, 65, 77Google TV
XR-55A84KXR-65A84KXR-77A84K
OLED. Regional variant of the A80K.
A84K2022EU55, 65, 77Google TV
XR-42A90KXR-48A90K
OLED.
A90K2022EU42, 48Google TV
XR-55A95KXR-65A95K
OLED. Same code in Europe and the UK.
A95K2022EU55, 65Google TV
KD-43X85KKD-50X85KKD-55X85KKD-65X85KKD-75X85KKD-85X85KX85K2022EU43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85Google TV
KD-43X89KKD-50X89KKD-55X89KKD-65X89KKD-75X89KKD-85X89K
Regional variant of the X85K.
X89K2022EU43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85Google TV
XR-55X90KXR-65X90KXR-75X90KX90K2022EU55, 65, 75Google TV
XR-50X90S
50-inch X90K variant.
X90S2022EU—Google TV
XR-50X92KXR-55X92KXR-65X92KXR-75X92K
Regional variant of the X90K.
X92K2022EU50, 55, 65, 75Google TV
XR-55X93KXR-65X93KXR-75X93K
Regional variant of the X90K.
X93K2022EU55, 65, 75Google TV
XR-55X94KXR-65X94KXR-75X94K
Regional variant of the X90K.
X94K2022EU55, 65, 75Google TV
XR-50X94S
50-inch X94K variant.
X94S2022EU—Google TV
XR-65X95KXR-75X95KXR-85X95KX95K2022EU65, 75, 85Google TV
XR-75Z9KXR-85Z9K
8K.
Z9K2022EU75, 85Google TV
XR-55A80KXR-65A80KXR-77A80K
OLED.
A80K2022US55, 65, 77Google TV
XR-42A90KXR-48A90K
OLED.
A90K2022US42, 48Google TV
XR-55A95K
OLED. The 65-inch XR-65A95K is listed separately as Simple TV Remote's first hardware test target.
A95K2022US55Google TV
KD-55X75KKD-65X75KX75K2022US55, 65Google TV
KD-43X80KKD-50X80KKD-55X80KKD-65X80KKD-75X80KKD-85X80KX80K2022US43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85Google TV
KD-43X85KKD-50X85KKD-55X85KKD-65X85KKD-75X85KKD-85X85KX85K2022US43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85Google TV
XR-55X90KXR-65X90KXR-75X90KXR-85X90KX90K2022US55, 65, 75, 85Google TV
XR-65X95KXR-75X95KXR-85X95KX95K2022US65, 75, 85Google TV
XR-65A95K
First hardware test target.
—2022US65—
XR-55A80JXR-65A80JXR-77A80J
OLED.
A80J2021US55, 65, 77Google TV
XR-55A90JXR-65A90JXR-83A90J
OLED.
A90J2021US55, 65, 83Google TV
KD-43X80JKD-50X80JKD-55X80JKD-65X80JKD-75X80JX80J2021US43, 50, 55, 65, 75Google TV
KD-43X85JKD-50X85JKD-55X85JKD-65X85JKD-75X85JKD-85X85JX85J2021US43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85Google TV
XR-50X90JXR-55X90JXR-65X90JXR-75X90JX90J2021US50, 55, 65, 75Google TV
KD-85X91J
85-inch only.
X91J2021US—Google TV
XR-65X95JXR-75X95JXR-85X95JX95J2021US65, 75, 85Google TV

Software versions

VersionBased onReleasedNotes
Google TVAndroid 14—Sony's 2026 BRAVIA 6 help guide lists Android 14. Earlier Google TV models shipped on older Android TV versions; check Settings > System > About on your TV.

How to read a Sony model number

Hover over or tap each part of the code.

Sony Google TV models, 2021–2023

XR-65A95K
  • XR-Models with Sony's Cognitive Processor XR. KD- is used for other 4K models.
  • 65Screen size in inches
  • A95Series: A OLED, X LCD, Z 8K LCD
  • KModel year: J 2021, K 2022, L 2023

These codes are the same in the US, UK and Europe for most series. Some European variants use other series numbers, such as X89K for the X85K.

Sony BRAVIA models from 2024

K-65XR80M2
  • K-Sony TV (2024 onward)
  • 65Screen size in inches
  • XR80Series: XR90 BRAVIA 9, XR80 BRAVIA 8, XR70 BRAVIA 7, XR50 BRAVIA 5, S30 BRAVIA 3, S20 BRAVIA 2
  • M2Second version (marketed as II), for example BRAVIA 8 II

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. Make sure the TV has finished Google TV setup.
  3. Restart the TV: hold the power button on the remote until it restarts, then try again.
The app can't turn the TV on
  1. Set Settings > Network & Internet > Remote start to On (Powered on by apps).
  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 turns itself on
  1. Sony's support pages suggest setting Remote start to Off if the TV turns on by itself and you don't need to wake it from your phone.
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 BRAVIA 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: press Quick Settings, open Settings > Network & Internet > Remote start (UK: Network and Internet) and choose On (Powered on by apps). It works from standby only.

Questions

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

Yes. Simple TV Remote is a Sony BRAVIA Google TV remote app for iPhone that works with Sony BRAVIA Google TV sets running Google 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 BRAVIA without the remote?

Press the power button on the TV itself. Sony's printed Reference Guide or Setup Guide shows where it is on your model. On models with only one button, pressing it also opens a small menu. If Remote start is on, your iPhone can turn the TV on from standby too.

How do I pair a Sony BRAVIA voice remote?

Open Quick Settings > Settings > Remotes & Accessories > Remote control > Connect via Bluetooth > Connect a new remote, and follow the steps on screen. Menu names can differ by model and year. If the remote can't open the menu, Sony says another Sony TV remote can, and your iPhone can too.

How do I reset a Sony BRAVIA remote?

Take the batteries out, press the remote's power button for three seconds, then put in new batteries. Sony says this clears problems from poor battery contact or static.

Why does my Sony remote only work up close?

Remotes with a MIC or Google Assistant button use Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi routers and microwaves can interfere. Clear the path to the TV, turn off other Bluetooth devices, and pair the remote again. Sony suggests keeping routers and microwaves about 33 feet (10 m) from the TV.

How do I restart a Sony BRAVIA?

Hold the power button on the remote for about 5 seconds until the TV restarts. Without a remote, unplug the TV, press the power button on the TV once, wait 2 minutes and plug it back in. Your settings aren't lost.

How do I connect my Sony BRAVIA 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. Sony says another Sony TV remote can open the menus, which is handy here. After that, your iPhone can take over.

Why does my Sony TV turn itself on?

Remote start can let devices on your network wake it. If you don't need your phone to turn the TV on, set Settings > Network & Internet > Remote start to Off. If you want your iPhone to wake it, leave it on.

Can I use the Google TV app as a Sony BRAVIA 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 (UK: Network and Internet), and choose On (Powered on by apps) where offered. Works from standby only, not after the TV is unplugged. No app can turn on a TV that is unplugged.

Which Sony TVs have Google TV?

Every Sony BRAVIA series from 2021 onward: J (2021), K (2022) and L (2023) models with XR- or KD- codes, and the BRAVIA 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 and 9 ranges from 2024 with K- codes.

How do I let my iPhone turn on my Sony TV?

Open Settings > Network & Internet (UK: Network and Internet) > Remote start and choose On (Powered on by apps). It only works from standby.

About these TVs

Sony moved its BRAVIA range from Android TV to Google TV in 2021. Sony's own model list marks every BRAVIA series since 2021 as Google TV, from the A90J and X90J to the 2024 BRAVIA 3, 7, 8 and 9 and the 2025–2026 II models.

Simple TV Remote is built on Google's Android TV remote service, which Google TV includes. The TV shows a code the first time you connect, and you type it on your iPhone once.

To turn the TV on from your iPhone, Sony's help guides say to set Remote start to On (Powered on by apps). It is under Settings > Network & Internet in the US and Settings > Network and Internet in the UK and Europe.

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. EPREL record for Sony XR-65A95K
  2. Sony Japan: BRAVIA models with Android TV / Google TV by year (2015–2026)
  3. Sony Help Guide, 2025 BRAVIA (US): Network & Internet > Remote start
  4. Sony Help Guide, 2025 BRAVIA (Europe): Network and Internet > Remote start
  5. Sony Help Guide, 2022 BRAVIA (Europe): Remote start On (Powered on by apps)
  6. Sony Help Guide, 2026 BRAVIA 6 (US): Google TV, Android 14
  7. EPREL record for Sony XR-65A80K
  8. EPREL record for Sony XR-65X90K
  9. EPREL record for Sony KD-55X85K
  10. RTINGS Sony TV reviews (US model codes and sizes; secondary)
  11. Google TV
  12. Android TV Remote Service (Google Play listing: requires Android 7.0+, v7.00.956317615, updated Sep 6, 2026)
  13. Google TV Help: Cast, connect & control your TV with the Google TV app
  14. Google TV Help: Fix problems with the Google TV virtual remote
  15. Android TV Help: How Android TV services use your data
  16. Streaming Help: Use your phone as the remote for your Chromecast or Google TV Streamer
  17. Android 12 for TV release notes
  18. Android 13 for TV release notes (developer release only)
  19. Android 14 for TV release notes
  20. Android Developers Blog: Everything you need to know about Google TV and Android TV OS (May 2024)
  21. androidtvremote2 protocol reference (Apache-2.0)
  22. Home Assistant Android TV Remote integration docs (secondary: troubleshooting)
  23. Google Cast developer docs: Discovery Troubleshooting (Android TV IP address at Settings > Device > Network > WiFi > Network > Status Info)
  24. Sony Help Guide, 2016–2019 BRAVIA (Europe): applicable models
  25. Sony Help Guide, 2015 BRAVIA (US): applicable models

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