Having a Problem with Sony Bravia controls not working after Googlecast activates

by rbwrath

Hi guys,

I have a Sony Bravia with the AndroidTV and I'm running into a problem with Googlecast.

It seems that if I use my phone (LG G5) which is on the same network as the TV to watch a video that can use Googlecast, the TV (even if it's off), goes into Googlecast mode. When I turn on the TV via Sony remote, it is on the Chromecast screen already and none of the TV is basically stuck except for using my phone to cast something. Remote is dead, power controls on the back of the TV are dead, can't even try to find the TV using IR Blaster on my phone.

Am I the only one having this problem or is there somewhere I can go to fix this? Right now I need to manually unplug the power source to reset my TV back so my remotes work again.

Thanks for any help.

docfunbags

I can't cast. Phone sees my Bravia, Roku3 and Chromecast. Anytime I try and cast to the Bravia it fails saying it has issues connecting. Sucks.

Coltrane9

I have a Sony Bravia, and haven't had this problem. Can you go into your phone settings and disconnect your phone from the TV? Have you downloaded the Android TV app which allows you to use your phone as a remote?

Droid1137

Nexus 6P Sony Bravia

I don't have this problem

Coltrane9

That is bizarre. It sounds like the Google Cast function is somehow disabling your remote control. Definitely download the Android TV app from the playstore and see if that works.