topic Re: Freesat on Bravia KD49X7052PBU in Android TV

Freesat on Bravia KD49X7052PBU

andrew342003 — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 20:05:27 GMT

Hi, i'm considering purchasing a Bravia KD49X7052PBU, however i'm not sure if this model supports Freesat, and the model listed on Currys website lists Freesat support in addition to freeview, but other shops do not list Freesat?

Re: Freesat on Bravia KD49X7052PBU

LightFoot — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 17:27:17 GMT

Hi @andrew342003 Looking at the specs there are no satellite tuners included with this TV. You can never assume that Sony TVs with satellite tuners are Freesat (i.e. come with a Freesat Electronic Programme Guide). It is only very recently that the Freesat EPG is being introduced on the Android TVs and on the 8 & 9 series only. Certainly not on the value entry level 7 series Linus TVs like the KD-49X7052.

KD-49X7052 Specifications | Sony UK

Re: Freesat on Bravia KD49X7052PBU

andrew342003 — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 09:20:06 GMT

D'oh! I ended up pasting the wrong model number, it was Sony BRAVIA KD49XH8196BU. The Currys listings shows Freesat and Freeview support, but other retailers do not list this, so I'm not sure if that's an error on Currys part. This model does have a sat input. This article does say certain models have Freesat support, I assume from the model number above, this TV is part of the XH81 series, but I can't find any reference to Freesat on the official Sony product page.

Re: Freesat on Bravia KD49X7052PBU

LightFoot — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 09:42:21 GMT

Hi @andrew342003
It clearly states that the XH81 is compatible with the Freesat App. Note the “App” so does this mean that you have to download the App from the Play Store and launch it like all other Apps I don’t know.

With a bit of luck somebody with one of these TVs will drop in and confirm.
https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/kd-49xh8196/articles/00183238

Re: Freesat on Bravia KD49X7052PBU

Joe_Dohn — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:07:00 GMT

I also tried looking through available apps for Android TV on the Play Store but I don't think this page lists all apps or the Freesat app may be built-in or introduced in an update (built-in as well).

Re: Freesat on Bravia KD49X7052PBU

LightFoot — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 17:28:11 GMT

Hi @andrew342003 I should have said that if you do go for it, please come back here and let us all know how it actually does work 😀

Re: Freesat on Bravia KD49X7052PBU

andrew342003 — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:15:23 GMT

Just giving an update, I've brought the TV in the end and can confirm this model does have Freesat guide & listings support built in, in addition to Youview.

Re: Freesat on Bravia KD49X7052PBU

jazzguy9 — Sun, 16 May 2021 07:09:03 GMT

Just a question. I have a KD49XH8505BU but it will not scan in any satellite channels at all. Did you have to download an app before scanning in the freesat channels?