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- Reach the Settings menu or reset your Sony TV to turn Off demo mode.
- If you don’t have a remote, you can also use the TV button or Remote App to disable Sony TV demo mode.
Demo mode is a sales-oriented feature used by most TV retailers, including Sony TV, to attract buyers by showcasing its display potential and features. This mode should be disabled on the store itself as it is unsuitable for regular home use. Just in case your Sony TV has fallen into demo mode due to a glitch or delivered without the mode being disabled, turn it off by yourself and access its wide functionalities with the help of this article.
How to Turn Off Demo Mode on Different Sony TV Models
Though every Sony TV has the Demo or Store mode feature, disabling it differs between Android and Google OS or Bravia OS. The headings below provide step-by-step instructions on how to turn off the demo mode on different Sony TV OS models.
Sony Android & Google Smart TV
1. Begin by powering on Sony TV via the unit Power button.
2. Go to Settings from the home screen or from Quick Settings by pressing the Cogwheel button on your remote.
3. Now, follow these navigation paths to turn Off Demo Mode on your respective TV:
- Sony Android TV: Select Device Preferences → Usage Mode and choose Home mode.
- Sony Google TV: On the Settings menu, select System → Advanced Settings → Usage Mode → Home Mode.
Sony BRAVIA TV
1. When you are stuck in the store mode screen on your Sony Bravia TV, get your remote and press the Home button.
2. From the appearing menu, select Settings → System Settings → Set-up → Auto Start-up.
3. Choose your preferred Language and your Area/Country in the following screens.
4. On the next screen, select the Home option and exit Shop Mode. Select the Skip option on the subsequent prompts to return to the home screen.
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Alternate Methods to Turn Off Sony TV Demo Mode
Disabling the Demo Mode using Settings is a straightforward method. However, there are two other methods you can use to disable it.
1. You can press and hold the TV button on the back or side to exit Demo mode.
2. First, reset your Sony TV to factory settings. Then, set up the Sony TV from scratch and select the Home option in the Location section to switch to Home Mode.
Is it Possible to Disable Sony TV Demo Mode Without Remote?
If you ever need to exit store mode on your Sony TV but the remote is not working, use the Sony TV remote app to do it without worrying. Though it can’t work as an immediate revival, anyone who’s done pairing already is lucky enough and can make use of it.
The virtual remote on the app helps you control your Sony TV and do so. Since Sony smart TVs use Android and Google TV Operating Systems, the Google TV app or the Google Home app are the remote apps to control it.
![Google TV app](https://i0.wp.com/smarttvbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Sony-TV-Game-Mode-Google-TV-app.webp?resize=240%2C240&ssl=1)
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1. Connect your Sony TV to Wifi and your phone with the remote app to the same network.
2. Then, follow the on-screen instructions within the respective app and finish pairing.
3. Then, get into the remote interface and use the navigation & select buttons to turn Off Demo Mode from the on-screen settings.
Now, you are aware of all the methods that are at your disposal to disable store mode on Sony TV. Do it on your own without waiting for Sony TV customer support to visit & get set to enjoy entertainment by installing apps on your Sony TV.