KlikyTo use a Sony TV without a remote, press the button on the TV to turn it on and switch inputs. For everything else, open Kliky on a phone on the same Wi‑Fi, pick the TV and type the six-digit code the TV shows. A TV that is not on Wi‑Fi has to be brought online first.
- Turn the TV on
- Join the same Wi‑Fi
- Connect from your phone
How to turn on a Sony TV without the remote
Sony Bravia smart TVs run Google TV or Android TV.
Sony TVs have a Power button under the Sony logo or on the back near the lower edge, on most models with a + and a − button next to it. Press Power once to turn the TV on; hold it to turn the TV off.
How to change the input on a Sony TV without the remote
With the TV on, press Power repeatedly to switch what the + and − buttons do: volume, channel, or input. When Input is shown, use + and − to pick the HDMI port.
How to change the volume on a Sony TV without the remote
Press Power until the screen shows Volume, then use + and −.
Use your phone as the Sony remote
- Install Kliky from the App Store or Google Play.
- Connect the phone to the same Wi‑Fi as the TV.
- Pick the TV in the list. Type the six-digit code the TV shows.
How to connect a Sony TV to Wi‑Fi without the remote
Plug a USB keyboard into the TV. Arrow keys move, Enter selects and Esc goes back. Open Settings › Network & Internet and join your Wi‑Fi. An Ethernet cable works as well and needs no password.
How to reset a Sony TV without the remote
A reset is done from Settings, which you can reach with a USB keyboard or a phone remote. Sony’s forced reset with the TV buttons varies by model; check the support page for your model code.
Getting a remote again
For real buttons again, see Sony TV remote not working for which replacement fits a Sony TV, and the Sony TV remote page for the software it runs.
