Android TV/Google TV FAQ - Connect to the Internet and other devices

Read an in-depth article or use our Bravia connectivity guide for help connecting your Google TV™ or Android TV™ to a home network, the internet and other devices such as headphones, soundbars, stereo receivers and more.

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Get help with connections to the internet, peripheral devices, as well as various audio and video devices

Article topics

• Audio and video devices
• Bluetooth devices
• Connect to Internet, network, Wi-Fi
• Troubleshoot Internet, network, Wi-Fi
• Screen mirroring

IMPORTANT: For any model-specific information regarding any of the steps in these solutions, refer to the supplied operations manual. Manuals are posted on your model support page.

Audio and video devices

• Connect a sound bar to your TV
• How to hear the television sound through the speakers of a stereo receiver or home theater system
• Cannot hear the TV sound from the Sound Bar, Home Theater System, or Home Audio System
• [VIDEO] Can't connect the laptop to the Sony TV with HDMI
• There is no system sound or voice response sound from the TV when connected via eARC.

Bluetooth devices

• Bluetooth connection: Frequently Asked Questions for Sony's Android TV™/Google TV™
• Does Android TV™/Google TV support USB or Bluetooth keyboards and mice/mouses?
• Can I use Bluetooth audio devices with my Android TV™ or Google TV™?
• Cannot pair any Bluetooth devices with the Android TV™ or Google TV™

Connect to Internet, network, Wi-Fi

• Tips to maximize the Wi-Fi performance in your home.
• How to connect the BRAVIA TV to a network using a wireless connection (Wi-Fi network)
• Connect your Android TV to a hidden Wi-Fi network
• How to manually set an IP address on an Internet Video device.

Troubleshoot Internet, network, Wi-Fi

• How to connect the BRAVIA TV to a network using a wireless connection (Wi-Fi network)
• How to & Troubleshooting for internet connection
• The Android TV™/Google TV™ cannot be connected to the Internet: how to perform a network diagnosis
• The Android TV™/Google TV™ Wi-Fi signal drops or intermittently disconnects
• I Can't find the WPS network setting on my Android TV
• Error: 1107, 2123, 3218, 5010 or 7003 appears during the network setup or when attempting to access Internet Content on the TV
• How to connect the BRAVIA TV to a network using a wired connection

Screen mirroring

• What is Screen Mirroring?
• Does my TV support Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit?
• How to display the screen of other devices on the TV wirelessly / Solution when the screen cannot be displayed
• The Wi-Fi Direct or Screen Mirroring function doesn't work.
• How to display the image from the Windows 10 computer on the TV using the screen mirroring feature