Is There A Web Browser On The Vewd App

Article ID : 00141203 / Last Modified : 18/12/2018

How to access and use the Internet browser (Vewd Browser) on Sony's Android TV

IMPORTANT:

Make sure the TV is connected to the Internet using either a wired or wireless connection before proceeding. For details about the network connection, refer to the following FAQ:
The BRAVIA TV cannot be connected to the Internet.
Confirm that the system/firmware of your TV is updated to the latest version.
How do I perform Firmware/ Software Updates for my Android TV?

About Vewd TV Browser

Overview

The browsing screen and menu bar
How to use the IR Remote Control / Touchpad Remote Control

How to access and use

Launching and exiting Vewd TV Browser
Entering the text / Searching / Entering URL address
Using the function of History / Tabs / Bookmarks
Using Speed Dial function instead of a Home page setting
Enlarging the screen

Tutorial video

You can check the detailed instructions in the following video.

Content featured in this video:

00:36 - 1. Launching the Vewd TV Browser
01:23 - 2. Moving the cursor and selecting the desired item
02:49 - 3. Scrolling on the screen
03:20 - 4. Entering text
03:57 - 5. Searching by keyword / Entering a URL address
04:55 - 6. Exiting the Vewd TV Browser

NOTE:

For the other LCD TV models (non-Android models), refer to the following FAQ:
How to access and use the Internet browser of the TV.
If you cannot find the Internet Browser, refer to the following FAQ:
I cannot find the web browser app on my Android TV.
Some pages such as websites that require plugins (Flash Player, etc.) cannot be seen.

The browsing screen and menu bar

browsing screen

[A]: Menu Bar
[B]: The Browsing screen

Displaying the menu bar
Press the menu button button on the upper part of the screen, to expand the menu area.

NOTE: If the menu bar is not displayed (automatically hides), scroll the page to the upper part, then move the cursor more to the upper direction. The menu bar appears.

display menu bar

The illustration of the menu bar

menu bar

[A] History: You can manage the browsing history
[B] Tabs: You can add the new tabs
[C] Bookmarks: You can manage the Bookmarks
[D] Back: Back to the previous page
[E] Forward: Forward to the next page
[F] Reload: Reload the page again
[G] Address bar: You can enter search keyword or URL address
[H] button: Expand the menu area
[I] button: Open the Speed Dial menu
[J] button: Open the window for other settings

How to use the IR Remote Control / Touchpad Remote Control

You can browse the Internet using the supplied IR Remote Control / Touchpad Remote Control (for the 2015 model).
NOTE: The supply of a Touchpad Remote Control with the TV depends on your model/region/country. An optional Touchpad Remote Control is available.

For the IR Remote Control
Use the , , and buttons to focus on the desired item. Press the center of the Enter button to select the item currently in focus. To scroll, press and hold the , , and buttons to the desired direction.
For the Touchpad Remote Control (For 2015 models / optional)
Slide your finger on the touchpad to highlight an item. Press the touchpad until it clicks to select the item.

To scroll, flick down/up (or swipe) along the right side of the Touchpad.

NOTE: To pair the Touchpad Remote with your TV, refer to the following FAQ:
The first time that I use the Touchpad Remote Control after purchase it does not work./An animated video for the Touchpad Remote Control plays back repeatedly.

Launching and exiting Vewd TV Browser

Launching the Browser

Press the HOME button on the remote.
Select Internet Browser in the Apps category.

Exit the Browser

Move the cursor to the menu bar and focus the button.
NOTE: If the menu bar is not displayed (automatically hides), scroll the page to the upper part, then move the cursor more to the upper direction. The menu bar appears.
Press the Enter button on the remote. (If you use the Touchpad remote, press the touchpad until it clicks.)
Select Exit Vewd TV Browser.
Select OK on the following window.

Entering the text / Searching / Entering URL address

browsing screen

[A]: The address bar
[B]: The enterable area
[C]: The on-screen keyboard
[D]: GO button

NOTE: To close the on-screen keyboard, press the BACK button on the remote.

Entering the text
You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Follow steps to display the on-screen keyboard.
1. Move the cursor to the enterable area, such as a text box.
2. Select the Enter button on the remote (or press the touchpad remote until it clicks).
Searching / Entering URL address
You can also access any website by keyword search or entering the URL directly into the address bar.
1. Move the cursor to the menu bar and focus the address bar.
  NOTE: If the menu bar is not displayed (automatically hides), scroll the page to the upper part, then move the cursor more to the upper direction. The menu bar appears.
2. Press the Enter button (or press the touchpad remote until it clicks) with the address bar focused.
3. When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, input the desired search terms or web address, and select GO.

To operate the TV by the Voice search (only remote controls with the button)
For remote controls with the button, press the button and speak into the microphone that is built into the remote control. For the Voice Search function, refer to the following FAQ:
How do I use the Voice Search function?

Using the function of History / Tabs / Bookmarks

You can use the function of History, Tabs, and Bookmarks.
Move the cursor to the menu bar and press the mune button button to expand the menu area.
NOTE: If the menu bar is not displayed (automatically hides), scroll the page to the upper part, then move the cursor more to the upper direction. The menu bar appears.

Managing the browsing history
You can access a web site from the previous browsing history. In addition, you can clear the history.

[A]: The browsing history
[B]: Clear History

NOTE:
- The clear history function will delete entire browsing history. It cannot delete individually history items.
- You can also delete the browsing history by following steps.
  1. Focus and select the button on the menu bar.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Select Clear History.
Using the Tabs function
You can browse the Internet by switching multiple tabs.

[A]: Tabs
[B]: New Tab
[C]: Close Current Tab
Managing the Bookmarks
You can register the desired or favorite website as bookmarks and access it immediately.

[A]: Bookmarks list
[B]: Edit Bookmarks
[C]: Add to Bookmarks

Editing the Bookmarks
You can rearrange the Bookmarks list or delete unnecessary Bookmarks.

Registering the Bookmarks
1. Load the page that you want to register to your Bookmarks.
2. Move the cursor to the menu bar and press the button to expand the menu area.
  NOTE: If the menu bar is not displayed (automatically hides), scroll the page to the upper part, then move the cursor more to the upper direction. The menu bar appears.
3. Select [C] Add to Bookmarks.
4. Select OK when following screen is displayed.

Using Speed Dial function instead of a Home page setting

Vewd TV Browser does not have a Home page setting. The Speed Dial can be used as an alternative function. For the Speed Dial function, refer to the following FAQ:
Can I set a website as the home page of the Vewd Internet Browser?

Enlarging the screen

You can resize the screen to your desired size.