How to add or remove a Google account on a Sony Google TV™ or Android TV™

IMPORTANT: This article only applies to specific products and/or operating systems. Please check the Applicable Products and Categories section at the bottom of this article before starting these steps. If you aren't sure of your TV type, check if your BRAVIA TV is a Google TV, an Android TV or other. 

NOTES:

• Connect your TV to the internet beforehand.

• For details on the internet connection steps, refer to the following pages.
  How to connect the BRAVIA TV to a network using a wireless connection (Wi-Fi network)
  How to connect the BRAVIA TV to a network using a wired connection

• Prepare a Google account with a registered email address and password.

• If you don’t have a Google account, you can create one on Google’s website. For details, refer to Create your Google Account.

• For Android™ 7.0 or later: You can register more than one Google account on your Google TV or Android TV at a time.

• For Android 6.0 or earlier: Only one Google account can be used at a time. If you want to log in with a different Google account than the one that is already logged in, remove that account and then add the new one.

Follow these steps to set (add) a Google account on a Google TV or Android TV:

NOTE: The display screen may differ depending on the device or OS version. The following is just an example.

1. Open the Settings screen. How to access Settings
   • If the remote control has a Quick Settings button:
     1. On the remote control, press the (Quick Settings) button.
     2. Select Settings.
   • If the remote control does not have a Quick Settings button:
     1. On the remote control, press the HOME button.
     2. Select Settings.
2. The next steps will depend on your TV menu options:
   • Select Accounts & Sign In — Add account — Sign In.
   • Select Accounts & Sign In — Add another account — Google.
   • Select Accounts & Sign In — Add account — Google.
   • Select Add account.

   

3. Enter the Email address and select NEXT.

   

   NOTE: Use the Arrow buttons to use the on-screen keyboard and press the center button to select.

   

4. Enter the Password and select NEXT.

   

5. After you have successfully logged in, the Google Account icon will be displayed together with the email address used to log in.

   

   NOTES:

   • You can remove your account by selecting the Google Account icon displayed. Alternatively, depending on the model, you can sync your account or sync your apps, etc.

   • For Android 6.0 or earlier: To register a different account, delete the registration information for your current account, and then add a different account.

     1. Delete the registration information for your current account.
        1. Press the HOME button on the remote control.
        2. Select Settings.
        3. Select Google in the Personal category.
        4. Select Remove account.
        5. Select OK.
     2. Register a different Google account.
        1. Press the HOME button on the remote control.
        2. Select Settings.
        3. Select Add account in the Personal category.
        4. Select SIGN IN.

If the above steps do not help to resolve the issue, refer to the following articles:

• How to restart (reset) an Android TV™ or Google TV™?