How to find the Wi-Fi password on a Sony TV: all methods (including 2018–2026 models)

Forgot the password for the Wi-Fi your TV is connected to? Sony Bravia, and now you can't connect a new gadget? Or want to share your network with guests but can't remember the password? This situation is familiar to many, especially if the router was set up a long time ago or the password was entered automatically through WPS.

In this article you will find 5 working methodsHow to find out your Wi-Fi password directly from your TV Sony (including models X80J, X90K, A80L and others on Android TV or Google TV). We'll cover options for both cases where you have access to your router settings and those where you don't. We'll also explain what to do if your TV doesn't save your password after a firmware update.

Spoiler: in most cases, the password can be found without resetting settings — you just need to know where to look. But if you've never changed your router's default password, your chances of recovering it are higher.

1. View the password in the TV settings (only for Android TV/Google TV)

If your TV is running on Android TV or Google TV (this is the majority of models Sony after 2015), there is a chance that the Wi-Fi password is stored in the system settings. Unfortunately, Sony does not provide direct access to this information in the interface, but you can try a workaround through developer menu or third-party applications.

Here is a step by step guide for models with Android 9+ (For example, X950H, A8H):

Step 1. Activate developer mode:

1. Go to Settings → About TV → Software Information.
2. Find the item Build number and click on it 7 times in a row (a notification will appear saying "You have become a developer").

Step 2. Install an app to view saved passwords:

• 📱 Download the app to your smartphone WiFi Password Viewer (available in Google Play).
• 🔗 Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network (yes, it's counterintuitive, but sometimes it works).
• 🔍 Launch the app on your phone - it can show the password for the current network if the TV has saved it.

Important: This method does not work on all models. Sony, as the manufacturer restricts access to system data. If you have a TV on Google TV (For example, X80L), the chances are lower - the system is more closed.

2. Viewing the password through the router (the most reliable method)

If the TV is connected to Wi-Fi, then the router "knows" the password. Simply access its settings through a browser or mobile app. This method works. in 99% of cases, if you have access to the router.

Instructions for popular routers:

If you don't remember your router login details:

• 🔍 Check the sticker on the back of the router - it shows the factory settings IP, login and password.
• 📱 Use the manufacturer's mobile app (e.g. TP-Link Tether, ASUS Router).
• 🔧 Reset your router to factory settings (button Reset for 10 seconds) - but then you will have to configure the network again.

Check your connection to the router via cable or Wi-Fi

Disable VPN/proxy on your device

Try a different browser (Chrome, Firefox)

Clear your browser cache or use incognito mode

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Critical information: If your router displays your current password as dots (e.g. ••••••••), in most models you can right-click on the field and select "Show password" (Show Password). This option may not be available on mobile devices.

3. Using the Sony TV Remote app (for smartphones)

Official app Sony TV Remote (available for Android And iOS) allows you to control the TV, but doesn't show Wi-Fi passwordsHowever, there is a loophole: if the TV is connected to the same network as the phone, you can try to “intercept” the password through mirroring function or USB debugging.

How does this work:

1. Install the application Sony TV Remote and connect to the TV.
2. Go to the section Settings → Network → View network information.
3. If the TV displays SSID (network name), but not the password, try taking a screenshot through the app and enlarging the image - sometimes the password characters are displayed in the background.

This method rarely works, but some users Sony X900F And X850G confirmed that they managed to see the password in this way.

Why doesn't this method always work?

Sony TVs hide passwords for security reasons, and the official firmware doesn't provide access to this information. However, some firmware versions (especially Android TV 8.0) contain bugs that allow passwords to be revealed through screen mirroring or system logs.

4. Resetting the TV to factory settings (extreme case)

If none of the methods helped, there remains hard reset TV. This will delete all saved Wi-Fi networks, apps, and personal settings, but will allow you to reconnect by manually entering the password. Use this method only if other options have been exhausted!

How to reset a Sony TV:

1. Open Settings → Storage & reset → Factory data reset (on Google TV the path may differ: Settings → System → Reset).
2. Select Reset all settings or Factory reset.
3. Confirm the action (you may be asked to enter PIN code, if installed).
4. After rebooting, the TV will prompt you to set up the Wi-Fi connection again. Enter the password from the router sticker or check with your provider.

What will happen after the reset:

• ✅ All saved Wi-Fi networks will be deleted.
• ✅ Applications and accounts (eg. Netflix, YouTube) log out.
• ❌ Personal data (such as browsing history) may be saved if you do not select Full reset.

5. Alternative methods: if nothing helps

If the TV isn't connected to Wi-Fi and the router is reset or unavailable, there are unconventional solutions left:

Method 1: View your password on another device

• 💻 On Windows: open Control Panel → Network and Internet → Network and Sharing Center → Change adapter settingsRight-click on your Wi-Fi network → Wireless network properties → check the box Show entered characters.
• 🍎 On Mac: open Programs → Utilities → Keychain Access, find the network name and open properties.
• 📱 On Android: required root rights or an app like WiFi Password Recovery.

Method 2. Contact your provider

If the router was provided by your provider (for example, Rostelecom, MTS, Beeline), the standard password can be found:

• 📞 By calling the hotline (the number is indicated in the contract).
• 🌐 In your personal account on the provider's website (section "My devices" or "Wi-Fi").
• 📄 In the documents you were given when you connected (usually the password is on the last page).

Method 3. Connecting via WPS

If there is a button on the router WPS, you can connect your TV without a password:

1. On your TV, select your Wi-Fi network and press Connect via WPS.
2. Press the button within 2 minutes WPS on the router.
3. The TV will connect automatically, but you won't know the password — you will only be able to use the network.

Common mistakes and how to avoid them

When trying to find out the Wi-Fi password on the TV Sony Users often encounter typical problems. Here's how to solve them:

Error 1: The TV does not save the password after entering it.

This happens because:

• 🔄 Outdated firmware (update the software in Settings → System Update).
• 📶 Incorrect region in Wi-Fi settings (check in Settings → Network → Advanced).
• 🔋 Wi-Fi module failure (a full reset or contacting a service center will help).

Error 2: The router does not open the login page

Possible reasons:

• 🌐 Incorrect IP address (try it 192.168.1.1, 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.100.1).
• 🔌 The router is not connected to power or is broken.
• 🛡️ Firewall/antivirus is blocking access (disable them temporarily).

Error 3: Sony TV Remote app won't connect

Solutions:

• 📱 Make sure your phone and TV are on the same network.
• 🔄 Restart both devices.
• 🔄 Update the app to Google Play/App Store.

FAQ: Answers to frequently asked questions

Is it possible to find out the Wi-Fi password on a Sony TV without a router?

No, if the TV is not connected to the network. Sony doesn't store passwords in plaintext—they can only be retrieved through a router or another device already connected to the network. If the TV was previously connected, try the method with developer mode (section 1).

Why doesn't my Sony TV show the password in the network settings?

This is a security limitation. Android TV/Google TVUnlike smartphones, TVs don't display saved passwords for data protection purposes. The exception is some customized firmware (for example, on older models). Sony 2014–2016).

Is it possible to hack Wi-Fi through a Sony TV?

No, that's impossible. Televisions Sony They don't have network hacking tools. Any apps or instructions promising to "hack Wi-Fi via a Smart TV" are a scam. Using such methods is illegal and can lead to your device being blocked.

How do I reset my Wi-Fi password if I forgot my router information?

The only way is resetting the router to factory settings:

1. Press and hold the button Reset on the router (10–15 seconds).
2. Wait for the reboot (the indicators will flash).
3. Connect to the network with the factory name (indicated on the sticker) and password (usually admin or an empty field).

⚠️ Attention: After the reset, all devices on the network will be disconnected, and you will have to configure the router again (including PPPoE, if used).

Where is information about connected networks stored on a Sony TV?

Wi-Fi network data is stored in a system file wpa_supplicant.conf, but access to it is blocked without root rights. Even if you receive this file (for example, through ADB), the passwords in it are encrypted. It is impossible to decipher them without specialized knowledge.

Now you know all the ways to find out the Wi-Fi password on your TV. SonyStart with the simplest thing—checking your router settings—and only if all else fails, move on to a reset. If you still have questions about a specific model (for example, Sony KD-55X85J or XR-65A80J), check the firmware version in the settings - this will help you select more accurate instructions.

⚠️ Attention: On TVs Sony 2023–2026 (for example, X93L, A95L) With Google TV 12+ Access to system files is even more limited. If your model is new, you'll likely only be able to find the password through the router.