Written by Frank
Edited on
27 January 2025
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13:10
How does the premium remote of my Sony TV work?
The premium remote of a Sony TV has various buttons with icons and abbreviations. On this page, you can read what the function fo the buttons of this minimalistic remote are.
On/off button, TV, settings
On/off button
Press this button and turn the television on or off.
TV
If you want to switch from Netflix or some other app and go back to regular television, press this button.
Settings
Press this button and open the settings of your television.
Input, voice control, navigation
Input
With this, you switch from source to source. This allows you to easily choose between 2 HDMI devices, such as a console and media box.
Keyboard
With this button, you activate the keyboard on the screen.
Navigation
With these buttons, you can navigate through the different options. Press the round button in the middle to confirm your choice.
Back, Home, voice control
Back
With this button, you go back to the previous channel or the previous screen.
Home
Press this button to return to the home screen. In this overview, you can see your favorite apps and choose what to do.
Voice control
With this button, you activate the microphone of the remote. Speak into the remote and your television will execute the command.
Mute, guide, streaming services
Mute
When you press this button, you mute the sound.
Guide
With this, you can open the guide with channels. You can quickly check the broadcast schedule and find programs that you want to watch later on. You can also use the guide to easily switch channels.
Streaming services
With these buttons, you open streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime on the smart platform.