Video & TV SideView : Remote

- June 20, 2017

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Description

Notice regarding discontinuation of TV Programs and Video on Demand

Thank you very much for your loyal support in using Video & TV SideView.
TV Programs and Video on Demand functionality offered on Video & TV SideView have been concluded as of May 30th, 2017.

Functions that will no longer be offered:
- Program guide
- Top picks（excluding My Library）
- Timer REC
- Reminder
- Bookmark
- SerialAbTak, YouTube, PlayStation Video, Crackle, watchmi, UseeTV, PPTV, Zattoo

Please note that the following functions will remain available:
Remote control, Home network, My Library, Mobile device

*Some functions and services may not be supported in certain regions/countries
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Sony's TV remote control app Video＆TV SideView will make your TV viewing experience more enjoyable.

Using a smartphone or tablet, you can use the app as a TV remote control for the home.

Key features
1. Turn your smartphone and tablet into a quick remote controller.
2. The My library tab under Top picks lists video contents stored on your mobile device and plays them in a video player on the mobile device.

App speed and performance has also been improved making this is more effective Sony TV remote to date.

This app is compatible with Xperia™ devices, Samsung GALAXY devices, Google Nexus devices, and Android devices by all manufacturers, but some features may be limited depending on the model and version.
*Nexus9 is not supported

- Video & TV SideView official site
http://info.tvsideview.sony.net

- Help
http://info.tvsideview.sony.net/faq/

- Compatible device list

Sony TV Bravia
http://info.tvsideview.sony.net/device.html

Sony Blu-ray Disc™ / Sony DVD Player
http://info.tvsideview.sony.net/device.html

Sony Blu-ray Disc™ / Sony DVD Home Theatre System
http://info.tvsideview.sony.net/device.html

Sony Streaming Player / Sony Network Media Player
http://info.tvsideview.sony.net/device.html

- Additional information
1. “Video & TV SideView” will work only if your mobile device and your home device are connected to the same wireless network.
2. Some functions and services may not be supported by certain home devices.
3. Some functions and services may not be supported in certain regions/countries.

Reviews

3.9

105,325 total

5 54,504

4 19,435

3 9,934

2 5,146

1 16,306

Adrian Michell

Most painful problem with this app is this latest version doesn't exit when the back button is pressed. Just sits there and needs to be force closed. As I only use this app for the remote control, I would desperately love see to an option to choose between the "My Library" and remote function as the opening screen. It woukd make it a 5 star app for me then.

Stephen Moore

This app has lots of bugs, pointless features/removed useful features... Remote should be the apps main screen, voice add on does not work as required, repeatedly can't communicate with TV even though you can use the remote to control the tv.... Only use it because after breaking the remote that came with the tv, I refuse to pay for an overpriced remote

Martin O'Donnell

Use this app alot as program guide and to turn tv on/over, very sad to hear this functionality is going, can only be a financial decision…shame on you Sony. Program guide now gone, what a decision! Has put me right off ever buying another Sony TV, will have to look at LG now. Very poor marketing decision!

Michael Thomas Brown

Good App works fine on Samsung Galaxy S8+ with my Sony Bravia KD43XD8077SU TV & Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 & thanks for removing the tv guide as was no use for me how ever tow issues one please make the remote the state page two when I open the app it don't let me exit the app needs sorting. One more thing on your web you say voice can not be used on British that's incorrect as I have the plugin and have aways usd it and just checked it it still work.

douglas wyllie

To be honest I hate it. I loved when the separate "videos" app and this app were separate I have no need for this app yet just to now watch my videos I have to use this crappy app. I liked being able to continuously play my videos without having to choose the next one when it was time to watch the next video.

Stephen Olive

Almost totally useless now without the TV guide. At least allow us to set the remote as the default after the almost total gutting of the useful features that existed in this app. Will never buy Sony equipment again in the future.

User reviews

Adrian Michell July 2, 2017

Stephen Moore June 24, 2017

Martin O'Donnell July 7, 2017

Michael Thomas Brown July 11, 2017

douglas wyllie June 25, 2017

Stephen Olive July 13, 2017

Rayne Homewood June 22, 2017

Constant merging of apps then removing functions is annoying and pointless. I preferred having the the seperate "Videos" and "TV and Side Viewer" apps personally. I used the latter for its TV listings mostly, then you merged them, I was initially unhappy but eventually came round to it (though I continued to dislike the UI, colour scheme and dreadful presentation) then you remove more functions making this app even more pointless to those who don't own a Bravia TV. Sony, face up to it! You are slacking (and that is putting it kindly)! If it ain't broke, don't fix it! You've been in the game long enough for us as a consumer to have the right to expect nothing but the best from you in both the software and hardware worlds. SORT YOUR ACT OUT!

June 30, 2017

Absolutely disgusted that certain useful features are no longer supported. As it is, the IR blaster (packaged with my Android TV) will not sync with the new TATA-Sky Transfer+ receivers. Whyever should one bother going for high-end Bravia devices henceforth? Or any Sony device for that matter. Deplorable to boot.

Ray Soto June 20, 2017

The older version of this app was a better experience with swiping down video like you tube and still watch said video on smaller player. You guys went backwards here. This app is horrible.

June 21, 2017

The decline of Sony continues. Removal of functions, slow buggy updates (android TV). Go back to basics Sony and deliver the basics before trying to add extra features because it's not working and your tarnishing what's left of your name. I've thought about it, Sony has simply not embraced customer feedback. Sony used to have great ideas but now companies need to tap into the ideas of the consumers and listen to their feedback for improvement. Sony has not done this effectively so they continue to decline. Look at Android TV. It's stalled under Sony because they don't listen and worse, they provide little or no feedback

Shannon Galvin July 18, 2017

Bring back program guide! This app is totally pointless now if I can't schedule recordings while away from home! My tv comes with a remote that works better then this now stupid app!

Wayne Mason July 5, 2017

4 stars down to 1 star. You removed the most useful feature - the TV listings. That was the best part of the app, now it's gone. Why don't you do customer survey first before removing items... It's called research to ensure you are delivering what the customer wants and needs, in order to grow your company and profitability.

Susan Ward July 1, 2017

Wicked app really cool does what it says and does you always have to work out new apps on how to work it but it's really easy download app install open connect to tv or device with pin on app and device and then you are connected way you go just like the remote but more features to use thanks love the app

Martin Mio June 22, 2017

I just bought the TV and just found out one of the features I bought it for is being discontinued already.... Such a let down. What's the point of this app now? Might take it back and grab the Samsung instead.

Steve Petty July 4, 2017

Been using this app for a long time. Never had a single issue, always connects to my tv, great design. Cannot comment on customer support as I've never had to contact them.

John Dittmann June 27, 2017

I used this app primarily for the program guide, which was better than the other TV guide app. I don't use my phone and tablet as a remote control for my Sony Blu-ray players. That's what the remote controls that came with the players are for! With no more program guide, I don't need this app anymore. Uninstalling now.

Gary Meltzer July 5, 2017

Can't move app to SD card to save storage space. Remote function has less buttons than real remote. Want to be able to set remote as the initial window.

Jenny Galera-Grucio July 2, 2017

Doesn't play the video I want to play in the screen. Instead of playing the one I've chosen, it keeps playing the first video i tried to play. Disappointing. Please improve it for better customer services. Thanks.

Bonny Dinis June 29, 2017

New version is sooo better, I only use for remote control/mouse pointer... Which works very well with new toned down version.

Mangesh Sonawane June 20, 2017

Sony you are a big Company. Please make this app more user friendly and easy to use. Please compile and combine unwanted windows. Hope at least someone can take care of this.

oum oum June 24, 2017

Sony y u r downgrading ur apps.. Lots of useful functions have been removed from this app n added useless ones.. Please add more functions to this app or else remove it completely

Dylan Williams July 11, 2017

No longer any use, doesn't give me much faith in buying future Sony products if after 3 years features like the t.v. guide are no longer available. Agree with the other review that the remote should be the first screen as it's the only useful feature now.

Miguel Fernandes June 21, 2017

Should open in the Remote view, otherwise give that option... #FAIL

Alx S June 23, 2017

Best app ever. Simple to setup if you have your home network to the tee. No issues, a little bit complicated, worth it.

Josh Jenkins July 18, 2017

This app now serves as the default video gallery for Xperia phones in what is one of the most ridiculous, nonsensical merging of two apps ever. I want to view videos recorded on my camera - I don't need TV listings in the same app, which coincidentally also makes navigation between videos stupidly difficult. Sony dumbed down their default apps (ie. Walkman to Music) but conversely made app usage more of a chore. You now pay for the brand name, as the device and UI are worse than stock Android. This app is the biggest insult yet. What should be two distinct apps is now a single, horribly merged one. Between this farce, Walkman and PlayMemories, there's nothing rewarding about a Sony phone experience any more. It gets worse by the year.

S Vawter July 20, 2017

Doesn't Work. Sony Apps are not Useful and partnership with Opera TV apps as well. Save your money when buying any device with built in unchangeable Apps, no matter what Maker, they are things you won't use or become outdated and the company abandon support rendering them useless. This includes built in Apps on your device. This does not connect even when it shows your device..

Hussain Rahim July 3, 2017

Why doesn't the app open straight into the remote? It's the only thing the app can do now Should also have a remote widget

Joe W July 14, 2017

This used to be a great app until Sony decided to discontinue one of the best features. It's not worth downloading the newest version

Wim Ramackers July 20, 2017

TV Guide functionality was the best part.. Now it's a poor remote control app with limited Google Cast functions

Jeffrey Roffers July 11, 2017

I used to use this app 4 TV listings and at the time I will give it about four five star but now they took the TV listings off so I give it a one star or two sir and it's being deleted from my cell phone goodbye.

July 5, 2017

Not sure what happened but now Sony Bravia x850d doesn't work. App sucked anyways but I liked being able to adjust volume when kids had remote.

Mark N June 26, 2017

Awesome App 👌 brings the 75X8500D to a whole new level of smartness. One can control all your media from any location in the house. The Sony remote is now in the draw.

July 9, 2017

Iam trying to use this app to control my sony google tv since the original remote control has broken. However configuring this app is not possible without the original remote control since some steps need to be taken in the device.

Humberto Lemes June 20, 2017

usefulness.... I dont have a bravia tv and i have to keep this app just to see my videos...its like do what i dont want to do

sreejan Swarnapuri June 21, 2017

This app was so good until it has program guide. But any way it is a useful app for operating tv with phone.

Mencari Inspirasi June 29, 2017

Please return it to the old video app, so I can play several videos at once. At least let us create a playlist and play it. We'll wait.

James Anderson June 21, 2017

The TV guide and remote recording was essential. Now it's gone and so it is just an ordinary remote. What's the point of it now.

David Vawter July 20, 2017

Cannot register my BDP-6500S which states supported yet say failed even though APP finds my Device, useless.

Jon McNamara July 15, 2017

Disappointing! I've used this app ever since I got my Sony TV a few years back. The TV guide was one of the best available with great views and it would switch to your selected program. This has been ripped out (very bad decision) and now defaults to local media, which I have no use for (and I don't anyone else does either). Would be better if it went straight to remote. With my TV now regularly bombing out of Netflix and Amazon Video because Sony's network can't keep up, on top of ruining this TV app, I'm loathing ever buying this Sony TV.