I hope you weren’t too accustomed to getting your TV programming guides from the Sony TV SideView app because come May 24th, that functionality is going away. As for what the program used to do:
Use your smart phone to discover TV programs and control your TV remotely. Using the app you can use your android mobile just like a TV remote to directly control your Sony Bravia TV by simply swiping your screen.
Video & TV SideView’s fantastic functionality enables users to browse content, as well as send and receive program recommendations based on your favorite shows!
Top picks can now be displayed in order of popularity and it’s possible to be notified of today’s recommended TV programs via push notification, meaning you’ll never miss any must-see TV again!
But alas, a lot of that is going away on the iOS and Android app. According to Sony, functionality that won’t be making the cut include:
- Program guide
- Top picks（excluding My Library）
- Timer REC
- Reminder
- Bookmark
- SerialAbTak, YouTube, PlayStation Video, Crackle, watchmi, UseeTV, PPTV, Zattoo
As for functionality that will stick around:
- Remote control
- Home network
- My Library
- Mobile device
I can’t say I ever used the app but from what I’ve gathered, a lot of people did and liked the app quite a bit. Strange to see it go, though I’m assuming it had to do with some licensing issues where Sony no longer has access to that info. Did I mention Sony is terrible at striking deals? Have you used Sony’s TV SideView app in the past and will you miss the removed functionality?
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