Sony Bravia TV remote not working or not found
A Sony phone remote usually fails because of the wrong pairing path for the model, or because network control is off.
Zorvo is designed to control these TVs over Wi-Fi. Testing on real TVs is still in progress, so compatibility varies by model and software version.
Likely causes, most common first
Network control is switched off (older Bravia)
Zorvo shows "Sony: turn on network control".
How to fix it
- Open Settings > Network > Home network setup > IP control.
- Set Authentication to Normal and Pre-Shared Key.
- Choose a key and enter the same key in Zorvo.
The code did not work (Google TV or Android TV)
Codes expire after a couple of minutes.
How to fix it
- Close the code window on the TV.
- Start pairing again and type the new code.
- Update Android TV Remote Service on the TV if it is outdated.
The TV is asleep
Sony TVs in deep standby may not wake over the network. Tap Wake, or switch on the remote start option if your menu has one.
Menu names may differ by TV model and software version.Different network
Use the same Wi-Fi, turn off VPN, and leave guest networks.
Checks for every TV
- Phone and TV on the same Wi-Fi network. Guest networks and some mesh or extender setups separate devices.
- Phone VPN or private DNS turned off while pairing.
- Phone has not switched to mobile data. Some Wi-Fi networks without internet make Android leave them: choose Stay connected when asked.
- Local network or nearby devices permission is allowed for Zorvo in Android settings.
- As a last step, add the TV by its IP address in Zorvo (the IP is usually in the TV's network settings).
Full checklist: TV not found on the network
Questions about Sony Bravia TV
The code does not work. Why?
It expired or the pairing window closed. Start again to get a new one.
I forgot the pre-shared key.
Open the same IP control menu, set a new key, and enter it in Zorvo.
Setup guide
All TV brands
Last reviewed: 2026-11-14
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