How to Restart Sony TV [With & Without Remote]

Restarting can be an effective solution if your Sony TV has become slow or malfunctioning. Doing it will remove minor glitches and errors in your TV and make it work normally. Some of the possible ways you can restart Sony TV using different OS are given in this article.

How to Restart Sony TV Using Remote Control

Sony TVs can be restarted using a remote in two ways. One is through TV Settings, and the other is through a remote shortcut. Both methods are elaborated below.

Follow the below steps to restart Sony Android and Google TVs.

Restart Sony TV Via Settings

1. Press the Home button on the TV remote & select Settings from the Home screen.

2. Now, scroll down and click on About → Restart. Confirm the process in the following screen and reboot your Sony Android TV.

• For Sony Google TVs, select System and click on Restart.

Restart Sony TV Using Remote Shortcut

1. Ensure that your Sony Android/Google TV is On. Then, point the remote control towards the TV.

2. Press and hold the remote’s Power button until you notice the Restart option on the screen. Select it and get the task done.

3. For Sony Bravia TV, press the Power button for 5 seconds and release it. The Power Off message will now appear on your TV, after which it will restart.

How to Restart Sony TV Without a Remote

Fortunately, if you don’t have the remote, you can still restart your Sony TV using TV buttons, remote apps, or power cycling it. Follow the upcoming points to learn how to use these workaround methods.

Restart Using Physical Buttons

Almost all Sony TVs have a separate Power button attached to them. You can find it either at the bottom or the back of your TVs.

1. Press and hold the single unit button while the TV is on. Now, the operation menu will pop up with the Restart option.

2. Press the button each time till you hover over it and stay. The option will be selected, and the TV restarting will begin.

You can also click the Power button and turn off your TV. Press the button again to turn on your Sony TV, which can technically be considered a restart.

Restart Using Remote Apps

Sony TV can easily be controlled and restarted with the Sony TV remote app. For Sony Android and Google TVs, you can use the Google Home app, while for non-Android/Google Sony TVs, you need to use the Video & TV SideView: Remote app. Here is the procedure to use both apps.

NOTE: You must have paired these apps with your smartphone beforehand. Only then can you use these apps when required.

Non-Android/Google Sony Bravia TV

1. Install the Video & TV SideView: Remote app on your Android smartphone. This app is not available for iPhones.

2. Connect your Sony TV to WIFI and the smartphone to the same network.

3. Launch the app and pair both devices.

4. Click on the Remote option provided at the top and open the virtual remote.

5. Press the POWER button and turn off your TV. Press the same button again to restart it. Or else, use the navigation keys to reach the on-screen settings menu and perform restarting.

Sony Android/Google TV

1. Get the Google Home app on your iPhone or Android Smartphone in the first place.

2. Complete the pairing process and launch the virtual remote.

3. Then, use it to reach the respective options on your Sony TV and restart it.

TIP! Apart from Google Home, you can also use Google TV and third-party remote apps to restart Sony TVs.

Power Cycle to Restart Sony TVs

How about restarting your Sony TV and removing all the residual charges? Power Cycling does exactly that, and this is applicable to all models. To do this,

1. Unplug your TV’s power cable from the socket.

2. Press its Power button for at least 30 seconds and remove all the residual charges present in it.

3. Reinsert the power cable and boot up your Sony TV.

Choose any of the above methods depending on your TV model and complete the restart process. You can also connect external devices like a keyboard, mouse, joystick, universal remote, etc., to your TV’s USB port and use them to get to your TV’s Settings to restart it.

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