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Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Dont buy if you have Spectrum App for TV
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I assumed all my apps would work, get the TV home after replacing my Samsung, and the ARC cord is different. I wish i knew that I couldn't have bought it. I had to switch back to HDMI. And then downloading my apps to sign back in to I realize they dont support the Spectrum app so I can watch TV. Well, that was a waste of $1600
Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. We understand your frustration with the Sony BRAVIA 8 TV not supporting the Spectrum app. Unfortunately, this app isn't available on Sony's Google TV platform. You can explore alternative options. One possibility is to connect an external device that is compatible with the Spectrum app to one of the TV's available inputs. Additionally, if your phone or tablet has Chromecast built-in or supports AirPlay, you can use these features to cast content from the Spectrum app on your mobile device directly to the TV. For further information, please refer to the link below:
We would also appreciate it if you could provide us with more details about the issue you encountered with the TV and the ARC functionality. The ARC issue seems unrelated to the app problem, as ARC is mainly for audio.
We are eager to assist you further. To help us do so, please email us at [email protected] with the following information: Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication.
Full Name: Best Buy Username: Telephone Number: Sony Model Number: Additional Information regarding your experience with the BRAVIA 8:
Sincerely, Jess
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Waste of Money
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
After having the TV for 3 months the sound went out on it. Since it still has a manufactured warranty I had to go through Sony for the repairs. Sony scheduled to come out to replace the speakers in the TV site unseen so this is a known issue. The problem is, the part is on back order and they have no idea when it will be available. Now we have a TV hanging on the wall useless until this part comes in. I will never purchase a Sony TV again. The quality of the picture means nothing if you can’t hear the TV
Thanks for posting and sharing your experience. We sincerely apologize for the sound issue you are having with your BRAVIA 8 and the frustration this has caused, especially with the part being on back order. It is completely unacceptable to have a new TV that is not working as it should, and we understand your disappointment.
To help you with this directly, please send an email to [email protected] with the following information: Your full name, phone number, email address, TV's model number, a brief description of the issue and your support case number.
Providing all of these details will help our team look into your case and provide you with an update on the repair as quickly as possible.—We appreciate your patience and the opportunity to make this right!
Sincerely, Jenn | Sony North America.
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Died in 45 Days
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Its now 10/11 and I bought my Sony TV ON 9/12 and it died in early October. Im not have to watch the Guardians, Notre Dame, Texas and Ohio State on my small reliable Samsung today. Sony is in the process of shipping me a replacement. Its going on two weeks now. Best Buy would not deal with the return. Very frustrating when you spend $1700 on a TV. SONY and Best Buy have my money so there goes the customer service.
Thank you for reaching out and sharing your experience. We deeply apologize about your new Sony BRAVIA 8 TV. We understand how frustrating this situation must be. This is not the news we want to hear.
We want to make sure you’re taken care of. Please note we have a customer hotline that is happy to assist you and help troubleshoot any concerns you have. If you need further assistance, may we contact you to help and get more information? If so, please email the below information to [email protected].
Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication. Full Name: Best Buy Username: Telephone Number: Model Number: Issue:
We are sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience. -Maria
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Reboots
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
TV shuts off and reboots. Also will freeze up. Had to unplug a couple of times and then reboots. Best Buy thinks it needs a firmware update that they didn't want to do. They wanted to exchange it but I see in the reviews that this TV has that problem.
Hi pony, We apologize for the inconvenience you've experienced with your Sony BRAVIA 8 shutting off, rebooting, and freezing. We understand how frustrating this can be. We recommend checking for any available firmware updates for your TV model. Additionally, there are a few troubleshooting steps you can try: First, please perform a power reset: Turn off the TV, unplug it from the electrical outlet, wait for 60 seconds, and then plug it back in and turn it on. If the problem persists, consider performing a factory reset to restore the TV to its original settings. For more details, please refer to this link: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00159487
Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
Sincerely, Sam
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Believe the negative electronics and OS issues
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The Sony Bravia 8 has more negative reviews on other sites than Best Buy so do your research. The TV worked well for 1 week. After a week electronics issues surfaced including not being able to select an HDMI input and issues with linking to WiFi. Fortunately Best Buy agreed to take it back and exchange it for an LG C5. The C5 has a noticeably brighter picture. Also, the GoogleTV interface is not good.
Thanks for sharing your experience. We are sorry to hear that you had a negative experience with the BRAVIA 8 TV and that it did not meet your expectations, especially with the HDMI and Wi-Fi issues you encountered.
We understand how frustrating it can be when a new product doesn't perform as expected, and we're glad to hear that Best Buy was able to assist you with an exchange. We are always working to improve our products, and your feedback is valuable to us and our engineers.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Do not buy
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Do not buy this TV!!!! It stopped working after 5 months and Best Buy just refers you to Sony. Sony is not helpful either. They will send out a technician but will not even remove it from the wall.
Hi Melissa, We apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced with your Sony BRAVIA 8. We understand how frustrating it can be when a product does not meet expectations.
Please be assured that Sony is committed to providing excellent customer service and support. We recommend contacting our customer support team directly to address your concerns via phone call at 855-806-8464 or chat through this link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/service?language=en_US.
If you have further questions or concerns about your Sony TV, please email us at [email protected] with the following details:
Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
Sincerely, Sam
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Good Luck When it Breaks
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I had this TV for about 6 months and then a power unit within broke. Now I'm caught in the middle of some horrible repair process where i've been without TV for almost 2 weeks and the repair company wont answer my calls. I'm never buying a TV from best buy again
We are truly sorry to hear that the power unit on your K-65XR80 failed after only six months, and we sincerely apologize for the frustration and stress you are experiencing with the subsequent repair process. Being without your television for nearly two weeks and dealing with unresponsive service from the third-party repair company is certainly not the seamless support experience we intend for our customers.
While the repair process is managed by our retail partners and their service centers, we want to ensure you are taken care of. We would like to check if we can assist you by escalating the repair status or providing guidance.
If you would like us to investigate this further, please email us directly at [email protected] with the following information:
Name Username Model Number Telephone Number A detailed description of the issue and the repair company's last action.
We take your satisfaction seriously and regret that this issue has led to such inconvenience. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to try and assist in resolving this quickly.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
First time a TV was so bad I had to return it.
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The picture quality is...amazing. Incredible. And it would be a lovely TV to watch if it didn't reboot every hour or so. It would also be lovely if sometimes, it didn't actually fail to boot so hard that I have to do a factory reset. In 2 months of ownership.
We are genuinely sorry to hear that your experience with the BRAVIA 8 OLED TV has been severely impacted by constant reboots and boot failures, despite the incredible picture quality. This behavior is certainly not typical for our products, and we want to help you resolve it. As a first step, please ensure your TV's software is updated to the latest version, detailed steps here: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00028577. Stability improvements are often included in these updates. If the reboots persist after updating, try unplugging the TV from the wall for five minutes and plugging it back in. If hard resets continue to be necessary, please contact our support team immediately at https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US to investigate potential hardware issues under warranty.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Poor build quality
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
exactly 1 year and 4 wks after purchasing the TV in November 2024 it failed. A circuit board has burned out and will cost over $400 to repair. The manfacturer warranty is 1 year.
We are truly sorry to hear about the failure of your K-65XR80 television. We understand how incredibly frustrating it is to experience a hardware issue, especially so shortly after the manufacturer's warranty period has ended. This is certainly not the longevity or reliability we expect from our Bravia 8 series.
While the standard warranty is one year, we would like to look into your case to see if there are any options available to assist you. We recommend reaching out to our support team directly at https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact with your model and serial number handy.
Your experience is important to us, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Great TV
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We love this TV. The clarity is by far the best we've ever had. Wish all of our TV's were the Sony OLED.
Hi Vicki, thank you so much for your kind words about the Sony - BRAVIA 8! We're really happy to hear you're enjoying the outstanding clarity and quality of our OLED technology. This TV also features a detailed and immersive audio experience thanks to its Acoustic Surface Audio+. And the picture's incredible realism is made possible by the powerful XR Processor, which renders shadows and highlights perfectly. However we noticed you left a 1-star rating, if that was unintentional or if there's anything we can assist you with, we'd love to have the opportunity to help and ensure you're fully satisfied with your experience. You can email the information below to [email protected] so we can get in touch with you. Full Name: Best Buy username: Telephone Number: Model Number: Issue/Concern:
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards, Dominick
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Dark side of the moon
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Found the picture to be to dark and colors blurry. The sound was terrific though.
We're glad that you find the sound of the Sony BRAVIA 8 TV terrific. We would like to apologize for the dark and blurry colors in its pictures. Our goal is to ensure that all our customers are satisfied with their experience, and we genuinely appreciate your input.
To enhance the picture quality, we recommend adjusting the TV's picture settings to better suit your preferences. You can explore a variety of options like color, contrast, motion, and brightness that may significantly improve your viewing experience. This link might be helpful: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00190409?utm_source
If you need any assistance in optimizing these settings, or if you have any further questions, we're here to help.
Additionally, if you’d like to discuss your concerns further, feel free to contact us directly. You can email the following information to [email protected], and we’ll be happy to assist: Full Name: Best Buy Username: Telephone Number: Additional details regarding your experience with the BRAVIA 8
Thank you for your patience, and we look forward to resolving this for you!
Regards, Maria
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Nightmare customer service. TV already broken.
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This whole process has been a nightmare. I am not sure if anyone else has had this issue but our “DC power supply” randomly broke, and now the tv won’t turn on. The red light in the front just blinks 3 times. I called Sony support because this is still under warranty and I have had an absolute nightmare of a time even talking to anyone. I have now been given 4 sets of contact information, they want to try and send some random company to “take a look” at the tv. It’s broken. So we have been without our $2,000 tv for over a week, nobody is helping us get this resolved.
Thank you for choosing and purchasing our BRAVIA 8 OLED 4K UHD Smart Google TV. This is definitely not the news that we would like to hear. Please allow us to help you and turn this into a better experience.
For further assistance, please email the below information to [email protected]. Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication.
Full Name: Best Buy Username: Telephone Number: Sony TV Model Number: Additional Information regarding your experience with the K65XR80
We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter.
Regards, David
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Problems
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
30 days later the tv stop working. The recipe says I have into Jan 15 to return this TV and Best buy doesn't want to accept it. I have to go to Sony first.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you are experiencing with your K65XR80 TV. We understand how disappointing it is for the unit to stop functioning shortly after purchase.
To address this matter efficiently, we strongly recommend contacting our support team. They will be able to gather detailed information regarding the issue and provide you with the appropriate assistance to resolve it promptly.
We regret to hear that you are not completely satisfied with the TV. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
TV controls and functions may not be that easy at first. Help guides and manuals are available on our support website to aid you in understanding the TV features. You may find this link helpful:
We also understand your need for the Xfinity app. Unfortunately, the Xfinity Streaming app is currently not available to install on this TV. However, you can use the built-in Chromecast feature to cast the content from the Xfinity Stream app on your mobile device to this TV. Additionally, you can connect HDMI devices that support the app that you are looking for. For more information, please refer to these links:
Hope this helps. In case you need further assistance, please email us at [email protected] with the following details:
Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
Or contact our product support team via phone call or chat through this link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=tv
Sincerely, -Ralph
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Broke in under 6 months
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Almost 3k tv and it broke on me in under 6 months absolutely pathetic. Getting the 3 red lights and havent been able to troubleshoot it. Hopefully a warranty covers it but just so frustrating.
We are truly sorry and deeply concerned to hear that your premium K-65XR80 television is failing and displaying the 3 red lights error in less than six months of ownership. This is absolutely not the performance or reliability you should expect from a product in this price range, and we sincerely apologize for this frustrating situation.
The 3 red lights typically indicate a need for service. We understand you've attempted troubleshooting, and we want to assure you that your television is covered by its full Sony limited warranty for manufacturer defects.
To get this resolved immediately and minimize your frustration, please contact our dedicated support specialists directly. They can quickly confirm the warranty status, guide you through any final troubleshooting, and initiate the necessary repair or replacement service:
We take the quality of our products seriously and regret that we have failed to meet your expectations in this instance. We are committed to helping you find a resolution as quickly as possible.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Salesman thought this tv was an excellent choice,
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Picture is not crisp, color is fair. Might return it’s not up to standard!
We apologize that you are not satisfied with the picture quality of your new BRAVIA 8 TV. We can help you troubleshoot this by adjusting the picture settings.
The TV comes with various Picture Modes, such as Standard, Cinema, or Custom, which can significantly affect the colors and sharpness. We recommend checking the Clarity and Brightness settings as well to make sure they're configured to your liking. Sometimes, the source of the content (e.g., streaming app, cable box, or a Blu-ray player) can also impact the picture quality.
We're genuinely sorry to hear you experienced intermittent resets and crashes with your Bravia 8. We understand how frustrating that can be, especially when you otherwise found the TV excellent.
While this type of issue isn't typical for the Bravia 8, sometimes such behavior can be resolved with a pending software update or a soft reset. We're truly sorry you didn't receive that guidance, and we understand why you made the decision to switch. Your feedback is incredibly valuable as we continuously work to ensure the highest quality and reliability in our products.
We look forward to the opportunity to enhance your experience with our Sony products in the future!
Sincerely, Jenn.
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Misleading sales pitch
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
As part of my purchase the sales team talked me into buying a “Best Buy Membership +” telling me I’d receive a $100 credit. We I received the credit, it was only good toward a purchase of $999.00 or more. The sales guy forgot to mention that fact!!! Product purchased is fine; just don’t get talked into the Best Buy Membership + trap.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Team on site that helped me load the TV into my vehicle was rude and when I asked for help flipping the tv(previously they put the screen side touching the side of the vehicle) it was like pulling teeth to get anyone to help me.
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I paid $1,599.99 for this TV a week before I was to pick the TV up at Best Buy. However I was told that Best Buy had Return my TV to stock. Best Buy now wanted me to buy same TV for an additional $300.00 more. What a scam????