Sony Smart TV Setup Guide

Sony Smart TV Smart DNS Setup Guide

Follow this simple guide to set up UnGeo Smart DNS on your Sony Smart TV using the built-in Google TV or Android TV network settings.

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Before You Start

Before changing your DNS settings, make sure your UnGeo account is active and your current IP address is added in your Client Area. If that is already done, continue with the DNS setup below.

Don’t have an account yet?

Choose a plan and create your UnGeo account before setting up DNS.

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Add your current IP address

Add your current IP address in the Client Area to allow UnGeo to work properly.

Once both are done, continue with the DNS setup steps.

Step-by-Step Setup Guide

Open Sony TV Settings

Press the Home button on your Sony remote, then open Settings. On newer Google TV models, select the Settings gear icon in the top-right corner.

Go to Network & Internet

Open Network & Internet. On some Sony Android TV models, you may need to open Network first.

Select Your Connection

Choose your active Wi-Fi network or Ethernet connection, depending on how your Sony Smart TV is connected to the internet.

Open IP Settings

Find IP settings. If you do not see it immediately, open Advanced options or scroll down inside the active network settings.

Change IP Settings to Static

Change IP settings from DHCP or Automatic to Static. This allows you to enter DNS manually.

Keep Your Current Network Details

Keep the current IP address, Gateway, and Network prefix length values unchanged. Only change the DNS fields.

Enter Your UnGeo Smart DNS servers

In the DNS 1 field, enter the primary UnGeo Smart DNS server shown in your Client Area. If your TV shows DNS 2, enter the secondary UnGeo Smart DNS server.

Set Proxy to None

If your Sony TV asks for proxy settings, select None.

Save Your Changes

Select Save, Connect, or OK to apply the new network settings.

Restart Your Sony Smart TV

Turn your Sony Smart TV off and back on so the new DNS settings are applied.

You’re All Set!

Your Sony Smart TV is now ready to stream your favorite channels with UnGeo Smart DNS.

How to Check If It’s Working

Visit the UnGeo DNS Check page to verify whether your device is using UnGeo Smart DNS correctly.

Go to DNS Check →

Troubleshooting

On newer Sony Google TV models, open Settings → Network & Internet. On older Sony Android TV models, open Settings → Network.

Select your active Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection first. Then open Advanced options or scroll down until you see IP settings.

Change IP settings from DHCP or Automatic to Static. Sony TVs usually show DNS fields only after Static or Manual IP settings are enabled.

This is normal on Sony Google TV and Android TV. Keep the current network values unchanged and only replace the DNS fields with your UnGeo Smart DNS servers.

The IP address, Gateway, or Network prefix length may have been entered incorrectly. Switch back to DHCP, reconnect to the network, then repeat the setup carefully.

Many Sony TVs allow DNS 1 and DNS 2. Enter the primary and secondary UnGeo Smart DNS servers shown in your Client Area. If only one DNS field is available, enter the primary server.

Make sure your UnGeo account is active, your current IP address is added in the Client Area, and the UnGeo Smart DNS servers were entered correctly. Then restart your Sony Smart TV and reopen the streaming app.

Some apps depend on your Sony TV model, Android TV or Google TV version, and Google account region. If the app is not available, contact UnGeo support and we’ll help you choose the best setup option.

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FAQ

Yes. Sony Smart TVs running Google TV or Android TV can use UnGeo Smart DNS by manually changing the DNS servers in the network settings.

Yes. This guide works for Sony Google TV models. Menu names may vary slightly depending on your TV model and software version.

Yes. Sony Android TV models also support manual DNS setup, usually through Network or Network & Internet settings.

No. UnGeo Smart DNS works through your Sony Smart TV network settings and does not require an app.

Sony Google TV and Android TV usually show DNS fields only after changing IP settings from DHCP or Automatic to Static.

No. In most cases, you only need to change the DNS fields. Keep your current IP address, Gateway, and Network prefix length unchanged.

Yes. You can configure UnGeo Smart DNS on either Wi-Fi or Ethernet, depending on how your Sony Smart TV is connected to the internet.

Some apps depend on your Sony TV model, Google TV or Android TV version, and Google account region. If the app is missing, contact UnGeo support and we’ll help you find the best solution.