Sony - Streaming Blu-ray Disc player with Built-In Wi-Fi and HDMI cable - Black

I got this to replace my old bedroom DVD player and to update to Blue-Ray. First of all, I really like the form factor. Its only about 6 inch by 7inch in size, so it’s very compact and fits nicely under the tv’s short stand. This ensures it stays somewhat hidden but also maintains a clear line of sight for the remote to function efficiently. As for the primary purpose here, I tried a couple Blue-rays and was blown away. I have Blue-ray on my primary TV but I guess not having it on the other TV makes the upgrade much more dramatic! Full 1080p HD makes a huge difference. I also put in a couple older Christmas movie DVD’s and wanted to see how well the upscaling was. It did make a significant difference on a few couple that I tested. On some of the others ( maybe older), there was less of an improvement. Sound quality was excellent. I tried it with the tv and also with my smaller soundbar and the soundbar definitely took advantage of the Dolby and DTS-HD. One minor thing, other than the HDMI for sound there is only a digital audio jack and not an optical connection. Not that big of a deal, just know that you will need that type of cable if you expect to use it. Streaming was as expected, smooth and simple. I tested both Netflix and Youtube without any issues. One thing to do during setup is make sure you select the “Quick Start”. It basically speeds up the power up and access to the menu. There might be a very tiny increase in power consumption but if you use this player frequently, you will want that turned on. Options abound in the setup menu, very customizable. You can set it to notify you if there is a software update. Mine updated at least twice I think after setting it up. It also comes with an HDMI cable that appears to be a good quality which is a nice feature, especially at the price point. I did try the “casting” from my phone. I am on Android and use chrome to “cast” to the blue-ray player. There were a couple glitches but after two tries, I was able to quickly cast a youtube video from my phone to the unit. That is always nice if you want to quickly take advantage of the big screen without having to stop, fire up the app, search and then display. Overall I am very pleased with the unit. Other than the casting and a couple times the menu seemed to pause, everything else worked as described. I would recommend this unit.

REVIEW: SONY BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER WITH BUILT-IN WI-FI BDP-BX370 GOOD THING (Sony Blu-Ray player) in a SMALL PACKAGE (bdp-bx370) The Sony BDP-BX370 is a solid well-built and easy to use blu-ray (and DVD) disc player, that also is a good all-around streamer. As physical media slowly goes the way of the dodo, it is important to have a reliable player for your existing (legacy) media as well as a device that supports modern streaming needs. Or another way to look at it, for less than the price of many dedicated media streamers, you also get a blu-ray player. One area where Sony has really come a long way is being able to support DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), and MKV (Matroska Video) format for local streaming from my NAS (Network Attached Storage) server. My Sony TV, which is not that old, actually locks up when I play most MKV’s and has to be unplugged and rebooted to start working again. This is a must have for me, as I always watch my videos from my NAS and put the physical media away for safe keeping. Now I can play MKV’s and other formats with ease through the Sony BDP-BX370. PRO’s - Compact Design, yet sturdy enough - Compact but well organized remote (also can control Sony TV) - Fast Start Option (when enabled) - Included Cable - WiFi enabled (ALSO HAS LAN PORT) - USB Port for local media SETUP and TESTING The Sony BDP-BX370 was easy to setup, like any other device, just connect to your systems and configure your wireless network. The remote automatically recognized my Sony TV and soundbar so I am able to control both from the included remote. I was able to play almost anything from my NAS server, with the exception of UHD 4K (expected) and HD Dolby Atmos Tracks (hopeful, but expected). Music was fine, no issues but I would have liked a PLEX app. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION / RECOMMENDATION The Sony BDP-BX370 does everything you need / expect from a name brand Blu-Ray Player as well as streaming most popular platforms and local devices through DLNA support. Do note that it is not a 4K device. This means that you are streaming at HD (not 4K) and that it is not upscaling to 4K, when connected to a 4K TV. For most people this does not matter, as your 4K TV will handle the upscaling for you. You just might not be able to stream “native” 4K content at highest resolution. However, also note that to get to a 4K UHD player you might need to invest 3X or 4X more. (I can also highly recommend the Sony UHD 4K player, which I also own). I could not think of anything more to ask from a blu-ray player at this price point. It does everything I can think of.

I would only recommend this player if you are looking to play CD, DVD or non-4k Blu-ray disc . If you own a 4k TV or 4k Blu-ray disc then you definitely want to pass on this model. Also the streaming capability is very limited due to the lack of common apps – no Amazon, Spotify, Hulu, Discovery, Disney or many other popular apps that you can find on the vast majority of streaming devices today. Because of this I would not recommend this player for streaming purposes. Setup And Streaming: Getting the player operational was fairly straight forward. Once I connected the hdmi cable and powered it up I was able to connect it to my wireless network without issue. This is where the disappointment started because the home screen has very few of the popular streaming apps and there is no way to add ones that are missing. I also noticed that the app selection process was slow and tedious, its definitely not in the same class as even the lower cost Roku or Amazon sticks available today. The remote control’s size and functionality were good and it worked well with the player. Playing: This is where this player really shined. The DVD and Blu-ray load times were very fast. I was able to play music CDs that were purchased as well as created on my pc. I was able to play every type of DVD including home videos I created on DVDs using my pc. The player did a reasonably good job upscaling the DVDs to HD but it was definitely obvious that it was being upscaled due to the clarity of the resolution. I was also able to play Blu-ray content and the HD resolution was fantastic. The clarity and colors were great and typical of what you would expect from a Sony device. The player has a USB port on the front of the unit and I was able to play music, display photos and play videos from a USB drive. The only downside of this player is that there are no controls (play, stop, fast forward, rewind, pause) on the front of the player so you are totally reliant on the remote control. If you ever lose the remote any universal remote should work but its definitely an inconvenience to not have the standard function buttons on the front of the player. Pros: - Played every CD, DVD and non-4k Blu-ray disc that I tried. - Played music files, photos and video files using the USB port - Compact design and small footprint - Fast at loading DVD and Blu-ray disc - Supports wi-fi as well as hard wired ethernet connections Cons: - Doesn’t support many popular apps and there is no way to add them - No front panel control buttons (Play, Stop, Fast Forward, Rewind, Pause) - Doesn’t upscale to 4k or support 4k content - Streaming functions were tedious and slow

I have an older Sony Bravia HDTV and Sony soundbar and subwoofer. This unit was one of the few players avilable new that was compatible with my equipment. I do not need the streaming features as I have an Apple TV. The player is smaller than my former Sony BDP360, so the cooling fan on top is "oversize." It's in a cabinet, and the cooling fan gave us 12 years on our last player.

I purchased this machine because I wanted to view my Blu-ray movies. I like the fact that it can play Blu-ray, DVD, CD, etc. Set up took less than 5 minutes. My Blu-ray and DVD collection is growing every day. However, it doesn't support most streaming apps. It doesnt support disney +, hulu espn +, etc. Only supports what came from the factory. If all you want to do is play discs, then this machine is for you.

This affordable Blu-Ray player has great picture and sound quality in a compact size. I was impressed WPS as an option to quickly connect to the Wi-Fi. There are some down sides to a sub-hundred-dollar player, but I believe Sony hit the correct balance in giving the user the best experience for the price. Pros Easy Wi-Fi setup with WPS Fast bootup Compact size Netflix and YouTube app loaded Cons Lacks ability to add apps such as Disney+, Hulu, or Amazon Prime Disappointing app loading speeds If you still use Blu-Ray or DVD discs or do not have access to high-speed internet and are on a budget, I would highly recommend this player. If you are hoping that this player can add smart functions to an older TV and want to use many popular apps, I would first check to see if your desired app is included, or consider buying a Roku instead.

WHO SAYS BLU-RAY IS DEAD…..DON’T BELIEVE ANYTHING YOU HAVEN’T TRIED FOR YOURSELF. SONY IS STILL IN THE GAME AND THEY HAVE THE EXPERIENCE TO DO THINGS RIGHT!!! FOR $65.00 THIS WAS A STEAL!!!!

Works great replacing a 17 year old Sony blue ray. Much smaller than before It includes Wi-Fi/Ethernet, Downloadable app, and free hdmi cable works well.