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How Do I Get Freesat On My Sony Bravia? How To Guide

How Do I Get Freesat On My Sony Bravia? How To Guide

Do you have Sony Bravia and want to get Freesat on it to increase the entertainment or local news channels but don’t know how?

To set Freesat on your Sony Bravia TV, connect any satellite receiver directly to your TV and automatically retune the channels or install the Freesat app from the built-in Google Play Store application on the TV and enjoy the service.

In this article, we’ll explore how you can get Freesat on your Sony Bravia TV and will provide some troubleshooting solutions in case you run into a problem.

How Do I Get Freesat On My Sony Bravia?

How Do I Get Freesat On My Sony Bravia?

If you want to get Freesat on your Sony Bravia TV, one of the following solutions will show you how to get this done in no time.

Retune the Sony Bravia TV

You can get Freesat on your Sony Bravia TV using any satellite receiver due to the recent update for the service.

  • Turn on your TV and ensure that the aerial cable is connected correctly. 
  • Press Home on your TV remote controller.
  • Go to Settings and choose Channel Setup.
  • Navigate to Digital Setup > Satellite Set-up > Digital Satellite Tuning and choose Yes when asked, “Do you want to start Digital Satellite Tuning?
  • Select Fixed antenna and choose Next.
  • Choose Preferred Satellite and select Freesat from the list.
  • Now, choose the default settings for network parameters, select Start to begin tunning, and get Freesat channels on your TV.

Install Freesat App 

It is possible to get Freesat on your Sony Bravia if the TV is compatible with the app.

  • Ensure that your Sony Bravia TV is connected to a stable internet connection.
  • Press Home on your TV remote.
  • Go to the App category.
  • Select Google Play Store and press OK.
  • Choose the Search icon and press Enter on the remote to get the on-screen keyboard.
  • Enter Freesat and press Enter key on the remote.
  • Select the Freesat app from the search result, choose Install, and launch the app to start enjoying new channels.

Using Freesat Box

Another way is to connect the Freesat box to your Sony Bravia TV to get the service.

  • Connect the aerial cables from your satellite dish to the back of the Freesat box.
  • Now, connect the Freesat box to your Sony Bravia TV using the HDMI cable supplied with the box.
  • Plug in the Power cable in the Freesat box and connect the other end to the power supply unit.
  • Next, press the Power button at the top of the box to power it up.
  • Turn on your TV, and the box will automatically select the preferred settings for you.
  • Enter your postcode to receive your local BBC and other channels.
  • On the next screen, connect the box to the internet by using the on-screen keyboard and arrow keys on your remote.
  • Finally, you are all set to watch Freesat on your TV.

Why Is My Sony Bravia TV Not Getting Freesat?

Why Is My Sony Bravia TV Not Getting Freesat?

Below are some of the reasons why you are not getting Freesat on your Sony Bravia TV:

  • Incompatibility with the Freesat app
  • Outdated TV firmware
  • Glitches on the TV
  • Loose connection between the TV and Freesat box.

How Do I Fix Not Getting Freesat on Sony Bravia TV?

system software update

If you are not getting Freesat on your Sony Bravia TV, try the following solutions.

Check the Freesat App Compatibility

You can check the Freesat app compatibility list with your Sony Bravia TV before installing it.

  • Sony Android TV Series for 2021: XH90, XH92.
  • Sony Android TV Series for  2020: XH80, XH81, XH85, XH91, XH95, A8x, A9, ZH8.
  • Sony Google TV Series for 2022: X80K, X81K, X82K, X85K, X89K, X90S, X90K, X92K, X93K, X94K, X95K, A75K, A80K, A83K, A84K, A90K, A95K, Z9K.
  • Sony Google TV Series for 2021: X80J, X81J, X82J, X85J, X89J, X90J, X92J, X93J, X94J, X95J, A80J, A83J, A84J, A90J, Z9J.

Check the Cable Connection

If the cable is loose or not connected correctly, this can cause problems with receiving Freesat channels. So, check the aerial cable connection between the satellite and the Freesat TV box and the HDMI connection between the TV and Freesat box. 

Update Sony Bravia TV Firmware

Since Sony has recently provided the Freesat update in Sony Bravia, try updating the TV firmware.

  • Turn on your TV and make sure it is connected to a stable Wi-Fi connection.
  • Press Home on the TV remote.
  • Go to Settings and press OK.
  • Select System/Device Preferences and press OK on the remote.
  • Go to the About tab.
  • Choose System Update and see if you can tune Freesat service on your Sony Bravia TV now.

Note: You can also update Sony Bravia via a USB if the TV is not connected to an internet connection.

Factory Reset The TV

If updating the TV does not help, reset the Sony Bravia to the factory default settings.

  • Press Home on your TV remote.
  • Use the right navigation key to access Settings and press OK.
  • Scroll down in the right menu panel and select Storage & Reset/Device Preferences.
  • Select Factory Data Reset and press OK.
  • Choose Erase Everything and press the OK key on the remote.
  • Scroll down to Yes and press OK to confirm the action.
  • After the initialization process, try tuning the TV to see if you can get the Freesat service now. 

Note: You can also factory reset Sony Bravia using the buttons on the TV.

Conclusion

In this article, we’ve discussed how you can get Freesat on Sony Bravia and provided some quick solutions to resolve any issues you might encounter during the setup.

However, if the problem persists, contact Sony Customer Service or reach out to Freesat Support for further assistance.

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  • Tauqeer Ahmed

    Tauqeer Ahmed is a technology expert with over 10 years of experience in the industry. He has a degree in Computer Science and specializes in network security and software troubleshooting. You can find out more about him at https://helpfixthat.com/tauqeer-ahmed/