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How To Reset Sony TV

If you are someone who owns a Sony TV, you may be a loyal brand buyer or someone who has just purchased one of their newer smart TVs. Either way, there are times when Sony TVs need maintenance that only a reset can provide, but how do you reset a Sony TV?

To reset a Sony TV, click on the ‘Home’ button located on your remote control and navigate to ‘Settings,’ select ‘Storage & Reset,’ click on the option to ‘Restore Factory Settings,’ select ‘Erase All Data,’ then confirm that you want to proceed with the reset so it can begin.

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There are quite a few advantages that resetting a Sony TV include and many owners find themselves needing a reset to get their device back on track in some way. Resetting your Sony TV is not a complicated process, but even with its simplicity, is one that can resolve many issues both big and small. Therefore, if you are looking to reset your Sony TV, take a look below to find the steps you need to take to get this process going from start to finish.

How To Reset Sony TV

There are a multitude of different reasons as to why someone may want to reset their Sony TV – maybe you are experiencing a slow down in its overall function, the apps on your TV might not be working as they should, or you may find that certain items are not running as smoothly as they once were on your device. If this is the case for you and you are looking to reset your Sony TV, read below to find out exactly what you need to do to complete this process.

To reset a Sony TV, press the ‘Home’ button on your remote control and go to ‘Settings’ > ‘Storage & Reset’ > ‘Restore Factory Settings’ > ‘Erase All Data’ > confirm that you want to continue on with the reset > then the reset process will commence and will complete shortly.

How To Factory Reset Sony TV Without Remote

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When it comes to convenience, there are few things that make life easier than having a remote control for your Sony TV. Not having to get up to change the channel, adjust the volume, or turn the TV off and back on is a luxury that few want to live without. However, if you find yourself in a position where you can’t locate your remote control or your remote is not operational, yet you need to reset your TV, there is a way to complete a factory reset without it.

To complete a factory reset on a Sony TV without a remote, unplug the device directly from the power outlet and hold down the power button on the TV for 10-30 seconds or until you see the LED light turn white. Once white, this indicates a reset to your Sony TV.

How To Reset Sony TV Remote Control

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You may not find yourself in a position where your Sony TV needs to be reset, but if you have a remote control that is not performing as it should, a reset for this device may be just the trick. Resetting a Sony remote is quick, easy, and effective, and it allows owners to target the source of the problem rather than fumble with their TV when the issue exists in another area. If you are looking to rest your Sony TV remote, read on to find out exactly what to do.

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To reset a Sony TV remote, take the batteries from the remote and press each button two times on the remote. Once you are done with this process, insert high-quality batteries back into the remote, put the cover back over the batteries, and your remote will have been reset.

How To Reset Sony TV WiFi Password

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If you have a Sony smart TV, then you must be connected to some form of internet so that you are able to use the various features offered on this smart device. If you are using WiFi, you will be required to input a WiFi password, which will allow you to connect to the proper network and get to using your TV with the internet. If you want to reset your Sony TV WiFi password, take a look below to see what you need to do to get a new password inputted.

To reset a Sony TV WiFi password, you don’t actually need to reset the password at all. Each network password can be individually inputted to match the network, which is a separate entity from the TV. Therefore, if you want to enter a new password, simply enter it into the correct area.

How To Reset Sony TV Sound

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With a Sony TV, you have the ability to change the sound within your device to accommodate what you are watching, to fit the needs of the crowd that is watching the TV, or to simply increase or decrease the volume on your device as necessary. If you find yourself wanting to restore the sound on your Sony TV back to its factory settings, read on to see what you can do to reset the sound on your device.

To Reset the sound on a Sony TV, complete a power reset on your device. To do this, unplug the TV from its power source and let it sit for two minutes. Once this time has passed, plug the TV back in and see if the sound has been reset back to its factory defaults.

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To reset a Sony TV, press the ‘Home’ button on your remote control. From here you will go to ‘Settings’ > ‘Storage & Reset’ > ‘Restore Factory Settings’ > ‘Erase All Data.’ You will then select the option that will confirm the reset and your Sony TV will begin the process.

If you need to reset other Smart TVs please consider our How to Reset a Smart TV article.

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