Discover how to troubleshoot common issues with your Sony TV, including picture and sound problems, connectivity issues, and more.
When you get ‘No Signal check the external input’ message on your Sony TV, you might be wondering what it could be and what’s causing this! Right? I was also a bit confused when Raju mailed me with this problem. Raju wrote Homespoiler, “We are dealing with a strange issue with our Sony TV. It … Read more
There are many reasons why your Sony TV’s sound is not working. Common issues include a temporary system glitch, incorrect sound settings, or problems with the TV’s firmware. Aside from these, loose audio cables or damaged internal sound processing unit/mainboard can also be responsible. Harry wrote Homespoiler: “I’ve had this Sony smart TV for a … Read more
If your Sony TV turns on by itself, it means the firmware is corrupted or the TV’s power board is faulty. Most of the time, one of these two is the main culprit. John emailed Homespoiler, “Don’t know what’s the issue. My sony TV turns on by itself in the middle of the night. Sometime … Read more
If your Sony TV’s red light is blinking 6 times, it indicates that the TV’s LED backlight or the inverter board has been damaged. These two are the primary reasons. But sometimes, internal temporary system glitches can also trigger this issue. In this article, I will walk you through everything: What does it mean when … Read more
No picture or a completely black screen, while overwhelming, is quite common in Sony TVs, especially in older models. This doesn’t mean that new model users don’t face this issue; they do, but it’s rare. If your Sony TV has no picture (only showing a black screen), it could be due to a temporary system … Read more
If your Sony TV won’t turn on, the most likely reasons are the power cable and malfunctioning remote control. These two are the typical reasons. However, Sony TV will also stop working and flash the red light six times if the TV encounters a system glitch, power board is faulty, or the sensor it uses … Read more