How to access and use the Internet browser of the TV
This article provides basic information on how your TV's Internet browser works.
- This article only applies to specific products. Please check the Applicable Products section of this article.
- Make sure the TV is connected to the Internet before proceeding.
- Confirm that the system software (firmware) of your TV is updated to the latest version. For details, refer to the article How to perform a software update.
Choose your TV model type below.
Note: For your TV model type, refer to the article How to check if your BRAVIA TV is a Google TV™, Android TV™, or other TV.
Google TV and Android TV models
First, press the HOME button on your remote control to access Apps, then check for one of the Internet browser options below.
Web Browser BY VEWD
Accessing the Internet browser
- On the TV remote control, press the HOME button.
- Select Apps.
- Select Web Browser BY VEWD.
Exiting the Internet browser
- Move the cursor towards the upper right-hand corner of the screen, and select the three dots settings icon.
- Go into the menu and select Exit Browser.
Entering a URL address
- On the TV remote control, press the up arrow button repeatedly until the cursor reaches the upper part of the screen where the address bar is.
- Press the Enter button.
- On the soft keyboard, key in your desired search term or web address.
- Select the right arrow key on the bottom right of the keyboard to confirm.
Selecting an item
- On the TV remote control, use the up, down, left, and right arrow buttons to move the cursor on the TV screen to select an item.
- Press the Enter button to select the desired item.
Reloading and navigating web pages
- To reload (or refresh) web pages, move the cursor to the top part of the screen and select (Reload).
- To go to the next web page, move the cursor to the top part of the screen and select (Next).
- To go back to the previous web page, move the cursor to the top part of the screen and select (Previous).
Adding a web page to Favorites
- Open any web page, press and hold the URL tab, and then select Add to Favorites.
- Back to Home and the recently added page should be shown.
Note: To edit, move, or delete a favorite item, press and hold the icon and then select the desired item.
Zooming in or enlarging the screen
- Using the three dots settings icon
- Move the cursor towards the upper right-hand corner of the screen, and select the three dots settings icon.
- Select Zoom → Zoom In.
- Move the cursor towards the upper right-hand corner of the screen, and select the three dots settings icon.
- Using the remote control
- On the TV remote control, press and hold the Enter button.
- Select Zoom → Zoom In.
Erasing your browser history
- Move the cursor towards the upper right-hand corner of the screen, and select the three dots settings icon.
- In the menu list, select Settings.
- Select Privacy.
- Select Clear History → Clear.
Internet Browser
Accessing the Internet Browser
- On your TV remote control, press the HOME button.
- For Android™ 8.0 or later, select Apps.
- Select Internet Browser.
Exiting the Internet browser
- On the remote control, move the cursor to the upper part of the screen to select the Vewd icon.
- On the menu list, scroll down and select Exit.
- Under the Exit screen, select OK.
Entering a URL Address
- Press the up arrow button repeatedly until the cursor reaches the upper part of the screen where the address bar is.
- Press the Enter button.
- On the soft keyboard, key in your desired search term or web address.
- Select GO or the → (right arrow) button.
Selecting an item
- On the remote control, use the up, down, left, and right arrow buttons to move the cursor on the TV screen to select an item.
- Press the Enter button to select the desired item.
Note: For TVs released in 2015, to scroll the TV screen using the touchpad remote control, swipe up or down along the right side of the touchpad.
Reloading and navigating web pages
- To reload (or refresh) web pages, move the cursor to the top part of the screen and select .
- To go to the next web page, move the cursor to the top part of the screen and select .
- To go back to the previous web page, move the cursor to the top part of the screen and select .
Note: If your remote control has color buttons, you can go to the next web page by pressing the BLUE button or back to the previous web page by pressing the YELLOW button.
Adding a bookmark
- Load the page that you want to add to your Bookmarks.
- Method 1:
- Using the remote control, move the cursor to the top part of the screen, and select Bookmarks.
- Select Add to Bookmark.
- Using the remote control, move the cursor to the top part of the screen, and select Bookmarks.
- Method 2:
- Using the remote control, move the cursor to the upper part of the screen, and select the Vewd icon.
- On the menu list, select Add to Bookmark.
- Using the remote control, move the cursor to the upper part of the screen, and select the Vewd icon.
- Method 1:
- Select OK when the Add Page to Bookmarks screen is displayed.
Zooming in or enlarging the screen
- Using the Vewd icon
- On the remote control, move the cursor to the upper part of the screen to select the Vewd icon.
- On the menu list, select Settings.
- Select Zoom.
- On the remote control, move the cursor to the upper part of the screen to select the Vewd icon.
- Using the remote control
- Press the PROG+ or CH+ button on your remote control.
- Choose your preferred option from 100, 150, 200 or 300%.
- To decrease the size, please use the PROG- or CH- button on your remote control.
- The remote control varies depending on your TV model. The following is an example:
Erasing your browser history
- On the remote control, move the cursor to the upper part of the screen to select the Vewd icon.
- On the menu list, select Settings.
- Select Clear history.
Turning on Accessibility Mode
- On the remote control, move the cursor to the upper part of the screen to select the Vewd icon.
- On the menu list, select Settings.
- Select Accessibility Mode Off.
Note: Once you select this option, it will change to Accessibility Mode On.
- On the remote control, move the cursor to the upper part of the screen to select the Vewd icon.
- On the menu list, select Settings.
- Select Always Show Menu Bar Off.
Note: Once you select this option, it will change to Always Show Menu Bar On.
Setting a website as the Internet browser home page (Speed Dial)
The Internet Browser does not have a Home page setting. However, by using the Speed Dial function, you can easily open your favorite pages.
What is Speed Dial?
- Shows your most frequently used pages
- Promotes certain web pages (for easier access)
- Allows you to change them
- Speed Dial entries are visible in a new tab section
The setting process is as follows:
- Access the desired page in the Internet Browser.
- Move the cursor to the menu at the top of the screen.
- Select the Vewd icon.
- Select Add to Speed Dial.
Other TV models
Internet browser
Accessing the Internet browser
- On the TV remote control, press the HOME or MENU button.
- Select Apps or Applications.
Note: If Internet browser is not displayed, select All Apps or All Applications, and then select Internet browser. If the Internet browser icon is not displayed on the All Apps or All Applications screen, refer to the article App icons such as YouTube are not being displayed on the apps screen. - Select Internet Browser.
- Press the Enter button.
Once you finish using the browser, press the MENU or HOME button on the remote control to exit the browser.
Entering a URL address
Follow the instructions below to view a desired website:
- When the address bar is displayed at the top of the browser screen
- Select the Address bar using the arrow buttons on the remote, then press the Enter button.
- In the Option menu, select Enter URL.
Note: A text box with a keyboard will appear on the TV screen. - Type the URL using the remote control as shown on the TV screen.
- When you finish entering the URL address, select Enter.
- Select the Address bar using the arrow buttons on the remote, then press the Enter button.
- When the address bar is not displayed at the top of the browser screen
- On the TV remote control, press the OPTION button.
- In the Option menu, select Enter URL.
Note: A text box with a keyboard will appear on the TV screen. - Type the URL using the remote control as shown on the TV screen.
- When you finish entering the URL address, select Enter.
Clicking or selecting an item on the web
- Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to move the cursor on the TV screen and select an item.
- When the desired item is selected, press the Enter button.
Adding a bookmark
Follow the instructions below to add a bookmark:
- When (Show bookmarks) is displayed at the top of the browser screen
- Using the arrow buttons on the remote, select (Show bookmarks), then press the Enter button.
- Select Add Bookmark, then press the Enter button.
- Using the arrow buttons on the remote, select (Show bookmarks), then press the Enter button.
- When (Show bookmarks) is not displayed at the top of the browser screen
- On the TV remote control, press the OPTION button.
- In the OPTION menu, scroll down and select Bookmark or Add Bookmark.
Note: Once a bookmark is added, pressing the option button again will display Remove Bookmark or Delete Bookmark instead of Add Bookmark. - Bookmarks are kept and retrieved from Bookmark in the OPTION menu.
- When you launch the Internet browser for the first time, the Sony website is displayed. The next time you launch it, the most-recently viewed website is automatically displayed.
- You can add up to 30 bookmarks.
Navigating a web page or advancing between pages while browsing
- Using the TV remote control, press the Green button to go back to the previous page or the Yellow button to go to the next page.
- Press the Red button to scroll down the page or the Blue button to scroll up.
Refreshing the web page
Follow the instructions below to refresh the web page:
- When Reload Current Page is displayed at the top of the browser screen
- Select Reload Current Page using the arrow button on the remote, then press the Enter button.
- When Reload Current Page is not displayed at the top of the browser screen
- Press the Options button.
- Select Refresh.
- Press the Enter button.
Changing the font size
- On the TV remote control, press the OPTION button.
- In the Option menu, select Browser Settings.
- Select Character size.
- Press the up arrow or down arrow to change the character size.
Zooming in or out
- On the TV remote control, press the OPTION button.
- In the Option menu, select Zoom.
Note: If Zoom is not displayed in the Option menu, select Browser Settings or Show, then select Zoom. - Select Zoom In or Zoom Out.
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