Sony | BRAVIA Connect

This is the first home theatre product I’ve had with phone app integration. I was skeptical at first but now I’m so thrilled I can control the theatre system from my phone. It’s so easy to use and make adjustments. One feature I never thought I’d use but now use fairly regularly is the night mode. It’s great to reduce the functionality of the subwoofer as needed when I want to watch a movie late at night. I never have to worry about waking up others. Without this functionality, I’d never be able to watch movies late at night. Besides that the app works so well and the connection, very stable. Overall, i’m pleased with its functionality and simplicity.

This app works fine, but it’s very frustrating to only have the scroll pad, and not also have simple arrow buttons and center select, like the actual Sony remote does. The scroll pad can be too sensitive, and I keep scrolling back and forth past what I’m trying to select. And the scroll pad doesn’t always correlate to the functionality of some apps, like not being able to press and hold a select button for a list of options. Otherwise, the volume, and menu function seems fine. Just add arrow and select buttons, and this app will be fine.

I recently switched from a Samsung TV to Sony Bravia 9, 85” TV, that was released a couple of months ago. I downloaded this app, not knowing what to expect. It has turned out to be so useful that I hardly ever use the remote that came with the TV. Not only does it serve as a remote for the TV, but it also allows me to change picture and sound settings on the fly. It is very intuitive and gives quick access to my various apps. Absolutely love it. Well done, Sony!