While Sony has a large number of TV models including the ones that run on their in-house operating system or older ones, it needs to be noted that the Apple TV app is only available on the Android TV and Google TV models from Sony. So, if you’re someone looking to install the Apple TV app on their Sony TV, this is the guide for you. Before we dig into the steps on how you can install and stream the Apple TV app on your Sony TV, there are a few things that you need to know. First, you need to know what TVs support the app and secondly, you need to know what TVs are eligible to get the Apple TV app after a software update.
Sony TVs that support Apple TV app
Here is a list of all the Sony Smart TVs that support the Apple TV app right out of the box. Most of the TVs in the support list are Google TV models from the Sony TV lineup. 2021 Sony TV Apple TV Supported Models
A80J A90J X80AJ X80BJ X80J X81J X85BJ X85DJ X85J X86J X90J X90SJ X91J (85) X92 X95J Z9J
2022 Sony TV Apple TV Supported Models
A80CK A80K A90K A95K W820K W830K W870K W880K X74K X75AK X75K X80BK X80CK X80K X80SK X81DK X81K X85AK X85K X90BK X90CK X90K X90S X95K Z9K
Sony TVs that need to be updated to support the Apple TV app
On the Android TV side of things, a lot of TVs will have to be updated in order to support Apple TV app installation. Sony’s range of TVs released between 2018 and 2020 need to be updated. Here is a list of all the TVs that support the Apple Tv app after updating the firmware. 2018 Sony TVs
A9F Z9F
2019 Sony TVs
A9G X8500G X8507G X8577G X9500G X9507G Z9G
2020 Sony TVs
A8H A9S X8000H X8007H X8050H X8077H X8500H X8550H X9000H X9007H X9077H X9500H X9507H Z8H Z9H
Now that you know what Sony TVs support the Apple TV app, it’s time now to look at the steps that you need to follow to install the app on your Sony smart TV. The steps apply to both the Google TV and Android TV versions of Sony Smart TVs.
How to Install Apple TV app on Sony TV [running Google TV]
For Sony TVs that come with Google Tv, you can easily use the search function or even the voice function to install the Apple TV app. If you are using the voice method, simply press the Google Assistant button on your TV remote and simply say Apple TV. The TV will display the app and all you need to do is select the install button. Alternatively, you can also make use of the search function on your Sony Google TV to install the Apple TV app. Here’s how.
How to Install Apple TV app on Sony TV [running Android TV]
Now, if you own a Sony Android TV, these are the steps you need to follow if you want to install the Apple TV app.
How to Install Apple TV app on Sony Smart TV via Smartphone
If you have an Android mobile phone, you can easily use the Google Play Store app to install the Apple TV app on your Sony Smart TV. For this, your TV and your phone need to sign in with the same Google account. Once you have done that follow these steps. This concludes the guide on how you can install and watch Apple TV on your supported Sony Smart TV. Apple TV is a monthly subscription service that lets you access numerous movies, TV shows, and even Apple TV Exclusive shows. If you have questions or queries, feel free to leave them in the comments section below.
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