IPTV services are currently considered the best option to watch local and international channels at a very affordable price and started replacing the traditional and costly satellite and cable connections. As a result, users of IPTVs have started increasing worldwide. Such IPTV services should be enjoyed in high-quality TVs to get the best of it. The first-class option for that can be Sony TV. But is it possible to get IPTV on Sony TV? Definitely yes! Several reliable methods exist to install IPTV services on any Sony TV.
Key Features of Sony TV
Portable audio player | Digital voice recorders |
It offers great motion handling | Brilliant color accuracy |
Pre-installation of apps | Voice control |
Methods to Access IPTV on Sony TV
The IPTV services are available for free, as well as premium options. It would offer content in M3U URL format, so we can choose any reliable IPTV player on any compatible device. Here, we are yet to discuss the three possible ways to install IPTV on Sony TV,
- From the Play Store app
- By sideloading through USB and
- Using sideloading tools
How to Install IPTV on Sony TV from Play Store
Some IPTV are legal and are even available on official application stores. To download such legal IPTV services on your Sony TV, connect it to the internet and
[1] Launch the Google Play Store application.
[2] Select the search bar and type IPTV.
[3] Search for it and locate the app from the search results.
[4] Now enter the app’s info page and click Install to download the app to your TV.
[5] Once the downloading process ends, click Open and launch the app to start streaming.
How to Sideload IPTV on Sony TV through USB
Certain IPTV services are available in APK format. To get those IPTV’s APK on your Sony TV, we have to perform sideloading, and the procedure is described below.
[1] Download the APK file of IPTV from a trustable website on a PC.
[2] Then, insert a USB drive and copy the APK file into it.
[3] After copying, eject the USB drive and insert it into your Sony TV.
[4] Now copy the APK file into your TV’s File manager.
[5] Now go to the Settings option of your TV and select Security.
[6] Choose and enable the Unknown sources option.
[7] Now locate the copied APK file on your TV’s File Manager and open it.
[8]Click Install and install the IPTV app on your Sony TV.
[9] After the installation is finished, start streaming the content within it.
How to Install IPTV on Sony TV using a Sideloading Tool
Apart from sideloading through USB, we can also use sideloading tools to install IPTV. One such reliable sideloading tool app is Downloader. To install IPTV using Downloader,
[1] Download the Downloader app from Google Play Store. (Refer to the first heading to know the procedure)
[2] Now open the Settings option of your TV and select Security.
[3] Now choose the Unknown sources option.
[4] Select the Downloader app and enable its toggle button to allow it to install apps from unknown sources.
[5] Now launch the Downloader app.
[6] Input the APK URL of IPTV and click on Go.
[7] After a few seconds, the IPTV app will be installed on your Firestick device.
Now you can launch it and stream your favorite channel or content easily.
Note: Using the same method, you can also download IPTV players that can stream IPTV services available in M3U URL format.
FAQ
Yes. A VPN is necessary while accessing any IPTV service to avoid data theft, tracking, and legal actions against you. Some of the trustworthy VPNs for your Sony TV are NordVPN and ExpressVPN.
Sony has officially shifted to Google TV OS from Android TV OS recently.