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Bluetooth Not Working on Sony TV: 4 Ways to Reconnect
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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SonySmart TVs, among other things, are alsoBluetoothenabled devices. However, many reported that Bluetooth is not working on their Sony TV.
Usually, things like smartphones, gamepads, mice and keyboards, speakers, and others, can be connected to yourTVif both devices haveBluetoothenabled.
This is a fairly common problem, and we wrote about thecouldn’t connect your device to Samsung TV issuein the past.
If you bumped in toBluetoothconnectivity issues with your Smart TV, then take a look at the steps below to learn how to fix them.
Why my TV is not connecting to Bluetooth?
How can I fix Sony TV Bluetooth if it’s not working?
1. General troubleshooting steps
Note: some devices can’t be connected toSonySmart TVs throughBluetooth. Audio devices can’t be connected throughBluetoothtoTVsolder than 2016. Also, smartphones, tablets, and some headphones won’t connect to yourTVviaBluetooth.
Be sure to try these steps if Sony Bravia is not finding Bluetooth headphones.
2. Re-do your Bluetooth settings
After re-making yourBluetoothsettings, check if the connection can now be established properly.
3. Touchpad Remote Control won’t connect
After doing that, check if Sony TV is not pairing with Bluetooth.
4. Keyboards, mice, and gamepads
Sony Smart TVs can recognize most USB keyboard and mice. This also applies toBluetoothenabled peripherals.
Keep in mind that some functions, for example, the right-click on a mouse, are not supported. Also, some peripherals and accessories won’t connect if not supported.
As for gamepads, there is officialBluetoothsupport only for DS4 controllers. Other controllers might work as well, but you’ll experience input lag.
After following these steps, yourSonySmart TV’sBluetoothshould work as intended, and you should be able to connect to any supported devices.
If you still experience connection problems, you can try to perform a Power reset or a Factory reset. For more info on how to do that, check out the steps in this guide.
Now that you’ve sorted this issue, why not check our guide on how to connectSony smart TV to Wi-Fi.
If you have any other suggestions or questions, feel free to drop them in the comments section below.
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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, he’s a Windows 11 Privacy & Security expert.
