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Restrictions

Some services or functions may not be available due to the following restrictions.


Regional restrictions

  • Program Guide
    This function cannot be used in some regions.

    Notice

    We will terminate serving the TV Program guide function in Video & TV SideView app on May 24th, 2017.
    For details, check here.

  • Voice Command
    This function is only compatible with American English and Japanese, and is not compatible with British English. You cannot use this function on iPhones and iPods.

Home device restrictions

  • Recording function restrictions
    This function is only compatible with BRAVIA 2013-2016 models that support recording onto external USB hard disk drives.

    Notice

    We will terminate serving the Timer REC / Remote timer REC function in Video & TV SideView app on May 24th, 2017.
    For details, check here.

  • Remote function
    Functions such as the free cursor or keyboard can only be used when the home device is compatible with these functions.
  • FM Tuner
    This function is only compatible with Blu-ray Disc™/DVD Home Theater System 2013 models and some 2012 models.
  • USB
    This function is only compatible with Blu-ray Disc™/DVD Home Theater System 2013 models and some 2012 models.
  • Disc
    This function is only compatible with Blu-ray Disc™/DVD Players and Blu-ray Disc™/DVD Home Theater Systems.

Note

  • The compatibility of functions or services for home devices in the same category may differ depending on the home device model.

Mobile device operating system restrictions

  • Voice Command
    This function is only available on Android devices.

Trademark information

  • iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
  • Android and YouTube are trademarks of Google Inc.
  • Other system, product and service names used herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective manufacturers, although the ™ and ® marks are not used in text.