Using A Smartphone/Tablet As A Remote - Sony KD-65X9005A I-Manual

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Using a Smartphone/Tablet as a Remote

Overview
You can control the TV using a mobile device with the "TV SideView" application installed. You can
enjoy watching the TV with touch panel operation on a mobile device, such as a smartphone or
tablet. To use your mobile device as a TV's remote, register it to the TV as a remote device.
(Registration is required only for the first time.)
Available operations using the mobile device with the "TV SideView" application
installed
Powering on and controlling the TV as a remote
Entering text using the mobile device's keyboard
Tips
You can search and download the "TV SideView" application from:
- Google Play (for Android OS-equipped phones)
- App Store (for iPhones)
Steps
1.
Connect the TV to your home network, following the steps in "Connecting to the Internet."
Press the button to jump to the title list. Then, press the
to the Internet" for details.
2.
Connect the mobile device to the home network that the TV is connected to.
3.
Launch the "TV SideView" application on the mobile device, then search for the TV in the home
network.
The detected device list appears on the mobile device.
4.
Select the TV in the detected device list, then perform the required operation on your device.
The mutual registration (above steps) are required only for the first time.
To turn on the TV when you launch the "TV SideView" on your mobile device
Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] →
[Remote Start] → [On].
The standby power consumption will increase if [On] is set.
Note that this function is not available if you create a wireless network connection by inserting the
USB Wireless LAN Adapter UWA-BR100 into your TV's USB port.
Notes
Make sure that [Remote Device / Renderer] is set to [On]. To confirm the setting, press the HOME
button, then select [Settings] →
Renderer] → [Remote Device / Renderer].
The name and available functions of "TV SideView" are subject to change.
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[Network] → [Home Network Setup] →
[Network] → [Home Network Setup] → [Remote Device /
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