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Using the built-in MIC on the TV (only TVs with a built-in MIC)

The built-in MIC on the TV may not be available depending on your region/country/language.

For details about languages that support the built-in MIC on the TV feature, refer to the following Sony support website.

https://www.sony.net/tv-hf/us/
QR code for the Sony support website
https://www.sony.net/tv-hf/us/

Hint

  • The URL is subject to change without notice.

Do more on your TV using only your voice. Just start with “Hey Google” to:

  • Control your TV and smart home devices
  • Enjoy music and entertainment
  • Get answers
  • Plan your day and manage tasks

Face the TV and say, “Hey Google” to get started.

When the LED blinks, face the TV and speak. The lighting pattern of the LED depends on the model.

If [Operational response] is available in the menu (Voice function LED models)

When the voice function LED blinks white, start speaking.
Illustration showing the location of the LED on the TV. In the order of A and B from the left.

  1. The voice function LED is located at the bottom just left of center of the TV.
  2. The LED located at the bottom center of the TV lights up amber when ["Ok Google" detection] is enabled.

If [Illumination LED] is available in the menu (Illumination LED models)

When the Illumination LED blinks yellow, start speaking to the TV.
Illustration showing the location of the LED on the TV. In the order of A and B from the left.

  1. The Illumination LED is located at the bottom center of the TV.
  2. The built-in MIC LED located at the bottom just right of center of the TV lights up in amber when ["Ok Google" detection] is enabled.

To use the built-in MIC, enable the following setting.

  1. Press the HOME button, select [Settings] — [System] — [Google Assistant] — ["Ok Google" detection].

Note

  • An Internet connection is required to use the built-in MIC on the TV.
  • Power consumption will increase when the built-in MIC is enabled as it is always listening.

Hint

  • When the built-in MIC is enabled, the built-in MIC LED or Operational response LED lights up in amber even when the TV is turned off (you can also set it so it does not light up).