Video & TV SideView : Remote

Name: Video & TV SideView : Remote
Rating: 3.2903225 (144574 reviews)
Author: Sony Corporation

By: Sony Corporation

Control your Sony Bravia TV with Video & TV SideView

Features & Capabilities

The Video & TV SideView Chrome extension enhances your Sony Bravia TV viewing experience by turning your smartphone or tablet into a versatile remote controller. With this app, you can control your TV effortlessly within your home network, stream video content stored on your mobile device, and enjoy a seamless connection between your devices.

Key features include quick remote control functionality and the ability to access and play video content directly from your mobile library. Note that the app requires your devices to be on the same wireless network and some features may vary depending on the device model or region.

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0 Last updated: 2026-04-14

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2013-01-07

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in*****@jp.sony.com

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Google Play Store

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2026-06-07

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# 2,120 ▼ 1

Other platforms

Video & TV SideView: Remote (v8.3.0)

1.70

(6,423)

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Developed by:

Sony Corporation

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sony.tvsideview.phone

Email:

in*****@jp.sony.com

Website:

https://www.sony.jp/support/software/videotvsideview/

User Reviews

The app is highly praised as the best and must‑have remote for Sony Bravia TVs, with strong long‑term reliability and quick TV detection. However, multiple reviews report update‑related breakages across versions and OSes, plus concerns about end‑of‑life status and compatibility with newer devices. Overall, users value its core functionality but worry about maintenance and ongoing support.

Pros

Regarded as the best remote app for Sony Bravia TVs by multiple users.
Long‑standing, reliable tool that many users have depended on for years.
Detects and connects to Sony Bravia TVs quickly over the local network, often after reinstalling.
Essential, must‑have remote control for Sony Bravia Android TV users.
Dev team is seen as dependable and unlikely to abandon the app.

Cons

Update‑induced instability: newer versions crash or fail to connect on various devices/Android versions (examples include 8.1.0 on Android 10 and 8.0.2+ crashes).
Perceived end‑of‑life / lack of ongoing support, with reports of being unsupported on newer devices or not easily uninstallable.
Compatibility issues with newer devices/OS versions causing non‑functionality for some users.

Recent reviews

This app is unique and wonderful. But it seems that some of its features like the mouse pointer have been removed in the new Sony Bravia TVs. Please bring back this very useful feature with an update. Thanks

BE*****, 2026-05-28

Using ver 8.3.1. Since version 8.1.0, app is completely broken on Android 10 / Xperia XZ2 official Europe rom. After launch it's impossible to browse and watch videos. 7.7.0 is the last build that works correctly. Cleared cache & data, no help. Thanks for your support. edit: tested v8.3.0, still broken.