Connecting to a Main Audio Device that Supports the “Sony | BRAVIA Connect” App

The unit can be connected to main audio devices that are registered in the “Sony | BRAVIA Connect” app.

Follow the guidance on the app screen to install and connect the unit.

Illustration indicating BRAVIA Theatre Sub 7 and BRAVIA Theatre Rear 8 connected to a main audio device via a smartphone with the BRAVIA Connect app installed.

Note

  • Be sure to follow the guidance on the app screen to install and connect the unit. The unit will not work properly unless it is connected to the main audio device using the “Sony | BRAVIA Connect” app.
  1. Update the “Sony | BRAVIA Connect” app that is installed on your smartphone to the latest version.

    If the app has already been installed on your smartphone

    After updating the app to the latest version, proceed to step 2 without starting the app.

    Go to the website where you can update the app to the latest version.

    If installing the app on your smartphone for the first time

    Proceed to step 2. The latest version of the app can be installed by performing step 2.

  2. Select the link or QR code for the speaker you wish to connect to your main audio device from the following to begin speaker setup on the app.

    Note

    • Your IP address and device identifier information will be shared to Sony corporation’s service providers when you install or launch the app.

    Connecting BRAVIA Theatre Rear 8

    Depending on the device in which you are viewing this Help Guide, perform one of the following operations.

    • If you are viewing this Help Guide on a smartphone

      Tap the link below.

      Start setup of BRAVIA Theatre Rear 8

    • If you are viewing this Help Guide on a computer

      Scan the QR code below with your smartphone.

    Connecting BRAVIA Theatre Sub 7

    Depending on the device in which you are viewing this Help Guide, perform one of the following operations.

    • If you are viewing this Help Guide on a smartphone

      Tap the link below.

      Start setup of BRAVIA Theatre Sub 7

    • If you are viewing this Help Guide on a computer

      Scan the QR code below with your smartphone.

    Hint

    • When connecting both BRAVIA Theatre Sub 7 and BRAVIA Theatre Rear 8, you can start with either speaker connection procedure. Follow the guidance on the app screen, and you will see the connection guidance for each speaker.
    • Perform the same procedure when connecting optional Sony wireless speakers other than BRAVIA Theatre Sub 7 and BRAVIA Theatre Rear 8 together. Follow the guidance on the app screen, and you will see the connection guidance for each speaker.
    • You may not be able to launch or install the app by tapping the link above or scanning the QR code. In this case, tap the link corresponding to your smartphone on the displayed web page to launch or install the app. Then, proceed to step 3.
  3. Follow the guidance on the app screen to continue setting up the unit.

    If a notification of a software update for your main audio device is displayed, follow the guidance on the app screen. Similarly, follow the guidance on the app screen for installation and connection of the unit.

    Hint

    • If the initial setup of your main audio device has not been completed, you will need to set up your main audio device before connecting the unit. Follow the guidance on the app screen.
    • If the initial setup of the main audio device has been completed, select the main audio device to which you want to connect the unit on the app screen, then connect the unit by tapping [Settings] - [Wireless Speaker Settings] - [Wireless Speaker Connection].
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