# Video & TV SideView Voice

> A voice search plugin that links with Sony TV via the Video & TV SideView

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sony.tvsideview.voiceplugin](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sony.tvsideview.voiceplugin)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.sony.tvsideview.voiceplugin`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sony Corporation
- **Category:** VIDEO\_PLAYERS
- **Downloads:** 755,919
- **Rating:** 3.76 / 5 (4,618 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.5
- **Last updated:** 2020-10-05
- **First published:** 2015-06-02
- **Publisher country:** JP
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sony.tvsideview.voiceplugin)
- **Website:** [https://www.sony.jp/support/software/videotvsideview/](https://www.sony.jp/support/software/videotvsideview/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://support.tvsideview.sony.net/5/tvsideview/policies/content/pp/pp\_index.htm](http://support.tvsideview.sony.net/5/tvsideview/policies/content/pp/pp_index.htm)

## Description

The Video & TV SideView Voice Plug-in is a free companion extension designed to enhance your Sony Android TV experience. It integrates seamlessly with the Video & TV SideView app, enabling quick and convenient voice search for TV programs and information. This plugin supports multiple languages including English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish, making it accessible to a diverse user base.

To use the Voice Plug-in, ensure you have the latest Video & TV SideView app installed on your smartphone or tablet. Once linked to a compatible Sony Android TV device, the plugin allows users to perform instant voice searches without needing to manually browse. It's an efficient tool for users looking to control their entertainment easily through voice commands while watching Sony TVs.

## Rankings

- #80,062 — Overall

## Review summary

Users are split: many praise the app when it functions, citing it as a useful Sony-branded remote and noting it works and is fantastic or very good. However, a large portion report reliability problems: crashes or failure to open after updates, installation/launcher issues, regional availability gaps (India), and compatibility problems with some Sony Bravia models. The recurring theme is that it works for some but often blocks access or fails to function.

### Pros

- Handy backup remote functionality.
- Positive performance when it works (described as fantastic and works as intended).
- Strong Sony branding support (praises such as 'The Best Of Sony For The Best Of Me' and 'SONY IS THE BEST').
- General positive usability (notes like 'Very good', 'Nice', 'Good App').
- Overall useful app for some users when functioning.

### Cons

- App crashes or fails to open after updates.
- Installation/launch issues: Play Store shows only install/uninstall, and the launcher icon may not open the app.
- Regional availability gaps (not available in India).
- Compatibility issues with some Sony Bravia TV models.
- Frequent reports that the app does not work or is unreliable.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sony.tvsideview.voiceplugin)