Sony making Apple TV app available on 2018 through 2020 models

After rolling out AirPlayand HomeKit in 2019, Sony today announced that the Apple TV app is available on "select" smart televisions, with more compatible models coming soon.

Once the update is applied, the Apple TV app can be used for everything it can be used for on other platforms. It can be used to subscribe to and watch Apple TV+, access their iTunes libraries, and add additional content providers via Apple TV Channels.

Through Family Sharing, up to six family members can share subscriptions to Apple TV channels using their personal Apple ID and password.

"We take great pride in the superb picture and sound quality of our innovative TVs," noted Mike Fasulo, president and chief operating officer, Sony Electronics North America. "Now with the Apple TV app, we are making great entertainment even more enjoyable, and easier for customers to access."

The Apple TV app will begin rolling out on Wednesday in the US on Sony's X900H series through a software update. The Apple TV app will launch on select 2018 models and what the company calls "most" 2019 and 2020 models by the end of 2020.

6 Comments

hentaiboy 14 Years · 1252 comments

About 4 years ago

Top of the line models only...

Sony Z8H Series (2020)
Sony A9S Series (2020)
Sony A8H Series (2020)
Sony X95H Series (2020)
Sony X90H Series (2020)
Sony X85H Series (2020)
Sony X80H Series (2020)
Sony Z9G Series (2019)
Sony A9G Series (2019)
Sony X950G Series (2019)
Sony X850G Series (2019 55”, 65”, 75”, and 85” models)
Sony Z9F Series (2018)
Sony A9F Series (2018)

OctoMonkey 4 Years · 343 comments

I gave up on Sony providing anything other than a screen (with speakers) years ago and switched to Apple TVs for the "smarts". First the HD and then the 4K. I get a consistent user interface and don't have to worry about Sony dropping support and being left with a not-so-smart TV.

Now... When is Apple going to release the 6th generation Apple TV?

cloudguy 4 Years · 323 comments

OctoMonkey said:

I gave up on Sony providing anything other than a screen (with speakers) years ago and switched to Apple TVs for the "smarts". First the HD and then the 4K. I get a consistent user interface and don't have to worry about Sony dropping support and being left with a not-so-smart TV.

Now... When is Apple going to release the 6th generation Apple TV?

Sony dropping support isn't going to happen because the "smart" portion of the smart TV is Android TV. What you may run into is Sony not updating their Android TV, which is a problem with some manufacturers. To avoid that issue myself I bought a Roku smart TV - Roku has an excellent track record with updates - and have an Android TV box connected to one of the HDMI ports. If its manufacturer never provides an update - which is likely - I will replace it with the new Google Android TV device which will.

hentaiboy said:

Top of the line models only...

Sony Z8H Series (2020)
Sony A9S Series (2020)
Sony A8H Series (2020)
Sony X95H Series (2020)
Sony X90H Series (2020)
Sony X85H Series (2020)
Sony X80H Series (2020)
Sony Z9G Series (2019)
Sony A9G Series (2019)
Sony X950G Series (2019)
Sony X850G Series (2019 55”, 65”, 75”, and 85” models)
Sony Z9F Series (2018)
Sony A9F Series (2018)

Yeah, I would imagine that only the Bravia TVs will get this.

omasou 7 Years · 643 comments

I cannot believe that I am posting this but I have been extremely happy w/my 2020 Sony TV, including the Android OS. Everything works surprisingly well. Some OS nits but not enough to really complain. More around app management than the apps themselves.

Adding Apple TV+ app completes my TV need and postpones a needed AppleTV upgrade/purchase.