This guide covers all of Sony’s different smart TVs.

Sony TVs are some of the most popular TVs on the market, and for good reason. They offer great picture quality, solid performance, and a wide range of features when connected to WiFi.

However, most of the features on Sony’s TVs are only accessible if they have internet connectivity. For instance, you need to be connected to the internet to access content on popular streaming platforms like Netflix and Hulu.

You also need a connection to use the built-in web browser and other features like voice search and hands-free control (via the companion app).

In this guide, we will show you how to connect your Sony smart TV to your home network using WiFi. We have also shared with you a couple of handy tips on what to do if your Sony smart TV won’t connect to WiFi.

Though the process of connecting Sony TV to WiFi is pretty straightforward, it’s worth noting that the steps might differ slightly depending on the operating system. 

The older LCD/LED models are running Sony’s in-house operating system. Later in 2015 and onwards,  Sony started using the Android TV platform.

Recently, however, we’ve seen a shift towards the Google OS platform for its smart TVs. We have therefore included separate sections for each operating system below. 

If you have a Sony smart TV with Google, here’s what you need to know about connecting to WiFi:

That should cover connecting to WiFi for Sony TVs using Google OS. Keep reading for more information about specific models.

Here are some Sony models that use the Google OS platform:

Next, we’ll take a look at Sony’s Android smart TVs.

Sony’s Android and Google TV models have an almost similar user interface, given you have the latest firmware update. So, the steps to connect your Sony Android TV to WiFi are almost the same.

That covers connecting your Android-based Sony TV to WiFi. Now, let’s cover some of the models.

Here are some Sony models that use the Android OS platform:

Finally, there are Sony’s older smart TVs with their own operating system.

If you have an older Sony smart TV, it probably runs on Sony’s own operating system. The process of connecting to WiFi is quite different on these models.

To connect your Sony smart TV to WiFi, you need to first find the ‘Network Setup‘ settings. Depending on your model, there are two ways you can do this.

Press the ‘Home‘ button on your remote control and navigate to:

That covers connecting your older Sony smart TV to WiFi. Now, let’s go over some of the models included with this method.

Here are some models that use Sony’s in-house OS:

Keep reading if you’re still having trouble connecting your Sony TV to WiFi.

If your Sony TV won’t connect to WiFi, there are a few possible reasons why. The good news is that in most cases, these problems can be easily resolved.

If none of these options work, it might be time to get a professional involved.

We hope that this guide has helped you connect your Sony smart TV to WiFi. Once you have figured out which operating system your Sony TV uses, the process is pretty straightforward.

Just in case you experience any issues, we have also included a troubleshooting section that you can find above.

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