While it's not a menu most users would recommend, if you feel the need to explore the inner workings of your Smart TV and want complete control over the screen, one of the things you could access is the service menu . Here's the key combination you need to press to enter that menu and other hidden Sony menus.
Self-diagnosis menu on Sony TVs
On Sony models with Android TV (Google TV), you can access two different service menus. The first is more concise, basically summarizing the TV's status with operating hours and a quick error check. To access the self-diagnostic menu on a Sony TV , follow these steps:
With the TV off in Stand-By, press the following keys in the order shown below:
- i+ key (to the left of 0)
- 5 key
- Volume key –
- Power button
Service menu on Sony TV
To access the full service menu , you'll need to press almost the same keys, but instead of Volume Down, you'll need to press Volume Up. The keys you'll need to press are as follows:
- i+ key (to the left of 0)
- 5 key
- Volume + key
- Power button
Activate professional mode (the most similar to Hotel Mode)
Another hidden menu found on Sony TVs with Android TV is called Professional Mode . This mode activates hidden system functions and allows you to adjust parameters that weren't available in the original software. This new panel appears in the System Settings section and lets you configure things like TV startup, restrict remote control access, set power-off schedules, and much more.
To access the professional menu on the Sony TV you must go to the main Home screen and press the following keys fairly quickly:
- i+ key
- Mute key
- Volume +
- Home
After pressing that key combination, within a few seconds, a waiting message will appear on the screen and the TV will restart. After the restart, the Android TV settings panel will show a new section where you can review all the options hidden in the hidden panel for professionals.