Mobile phones have ceased to be considered as pure devices for communication: they have become true multimedia tools.
Nowadays, how can you do without a smartphone? The same thing is happening with televisions today: all major manufacturers are offering additional functions.
In this article, we will show you how to make the most of your SONY TV KD49XG8305.
<h2Cloud functions on your SONY TV KD49XG8305
Cloud is now accessible via many devices.
This is also the case on your SONY TV KD49XG8305.
In particular, the Cloud allows you to play your films, series and other videos, music or even games in real time, without having to download the entire file before starting.
Here are some Cloud applications for your smart TV that you might want to install and use.
Many applications are available on your SONY TV KD49XG8305.
Movies, series and videos on SONY TV KD49XG8305
TV programs on your SONY TV KD49XG8305
Sport via SONY TV KD49XG8305
Chat Tools
- Skype
- Google Duo
Music on SONY TV KD49XG8305
- TuneIn
- Spotify
Video Games
Steam Link: you can play games directly on the big screen of your TV, thanks to your remote control, a joystick, or an additional game console.
This also saves you the cost of buying a game console.
A few precautions
Be careful, many of these services can be subject to a fee.
We recommend you to read the sales conditions before making a commitment.
Also, this list is not exhaustive, many other services are available on your SONY TV KD49XG8305.
Find all the information about How to use SONY TV KD49XG8305 in our articles.
Mirroring your smartphone
There are 3 main protocols to connect your SONY TV KD49XG8305 to your phone:
- The DLNA protocol for “Digital Living Network Alliance” and its “UPnP”
- The AirPlay push protocol
- The LELink (“Low Energy Link”) protocol
To use them best on your SONY TV KD49XG8305, we recommend that you use a dedicated application.
A drop screen data transmission protocol allows the phone to be connected to the same network as the television.
A dedicated channel, via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, is then created. By clicking on the “Drop Screen” button of your phone, your mobile starts to search for the corresponding services.
The TV is then searched, the phone sends a video address to the TV, and when the TV receives the file, it starts playing.
Your TV can then be fully controlled by your phone.
Use the “TV box” function of your SONY TV KD49XG8305
No need to pay cable or satellite to access additional programs.
Generally, Smart TVs are able to work with an integrated decoder: there is no need to buy a separate decoder.
This saves you money.
You can use the built-in TV box and watch many movies, TV series and various shows online.
External storage with reading function
A USB stick or mobile hard drive allows you to download a video file to your computer, copy it, and play it on your SONY TV KD49XG8305 from this external media.
Video over the internet is often not very smooth when network conditions are not good.
Be careful to respect the copyrights when using this type of manipulation, however.
To summarize: using your SONY TV KD49XG8305
A Smart TV is a television with many more features than traditional TV.
Your SONY TV KD49XG8305 works with a full operating system and contains a software platform that allows third-party application software developers to develop their own applications, which can then be installed on your SONY TV KD49XG8305. Functions such as listening to music, watching videos, surfing the Internet, viewing photos, etc. can be activated.
Your SONY TV KD49XG8305 is an integration of a traditional TV set, a computer and a decoder.
On a smart TV, both the operating system and some applications are pre-installed.
These can be updated via the official menu on your SONY TV KD49XG8305, the App Store and other third party stores.
Updating via an app store is somewhat similar to what is available on today’s smartphones.
Of course, your SONY TV KD49XG8305 can also connect to external devices such as a digital set-top box, a Blu-ray player, a game console, an external receiver and many more.
How can I use my Sony TV without a remote?
– Adjust the volume.
– Select the channel.
– Select the input source of TV.
How do I get normal TV on my Sony TV?
– Press the [HOME] button on the remote control.
– Select Settings.
– The next steps will depend on your TV menu options: Select Watching TV → Channel setup → Auto tuning → Analogue.
– When asked “Do you want to start Auto Tuning?”, select Yes.
– The TV will now start tuning.
A confirmation message will appear once completed.
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How do I reset my Sony Bravia smart TV?
Unplug the TV power cord from the electrical socket. Press and hold the Power button and Volume Down (-) buttons on the TV (not the remote), and while holding the buttons, plug the power cord back in. Continue to hold the buttons down until a green LED light appears near the Sony logo on the TV front.
– Press the HOME or MENU button.
– Select Apps or Applications.
Note: If Internet Browser is not displayed, select All Apps or All Applications, then select Internet Browser.
– Select Internet Browser.
– Press the Select button.
How long should Sony Bravia TV last?
The average lifespan of an LED at maximum or close-to-maximum brightness is 40,000 to 60,000 hours, or roughly 4.5 to 6.8 years.
If you aren’t watching TV for 24 hours a day (and I hope you’re not), an LED TV like the 5-Series could last around 13 years, provided none of the other components fail beforehand.
How do I hook up my Sony Bravia smart TV?
– Press the HOME button on the remote.
– Select Settings.
– Select Network.
– Select Network setup.
– Select Set up network connection or Wireless Setup.
– Select the connection method.
– Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
How do I get my antenna to pick up channels?
– Adjust The Position.
– Switch To An Outdoor Or Attic Antenna.
– Keep The Cable Away From Power Cords.
– Upgrade Your Cable Splitters.
– Install An Antenna Rotator.
Where is HDMI 1 port on Sony Bravia?
The Sony Bravia ports are located behind the television.
Why wont my Sony TV find any channels?
If the scan does not find any or all channels, you may try to change the Scan Type setting to Full scan.
IMPORTANT: It may take an hour or longer when selecting Full scan to tune your TV. If you have problems with the Cable tuning procedure, please check with your provider as they may use different settings.
How do you set up a smart TV for the first time?
– Turn On your TV.
– Select your desired language.
– On the Privacy policy, Select Enable Smart TV.
– On the country screen select your country.
– If any interactive Application privacy policy appears, select Agree.
– On the Auto Program screen, select OK to set up the channels on your TV.
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