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Installation on Sony Signage Displays

Requirements​

Step 1: Factory Reset​

  1. Perform a Factory Reset on the Sony display.
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    Factory Reset location:
    Settings → System → About → Reset → Factory Data Reset

  2. Do NOT start the initial setup after reset!

If the Settings option is unavailable, you can reset your device using the TV's physical buttons.

There are different methods for different models.

Step 2: Installing WbDeviceService​

  1. Copy WbDeviceService.pkg to the root directory of a FAT32 USB flash drive.
  2. Connect the USB flash drive to the Sony display.
  3. Wait for the display to recognize the USB (this may take a few seconds).
  4. Grant permissions when prompted for:
    • NodeRuntimeNormal
    • NodeRuntimePrivilege
  5. The Bravia Software Installer will prompt installation readiness.
  6. Press Install and accept the Sony License Agreement.
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    Scroll to the bottom of the agreement if the Accept button is not available.

  7. Wait for the installation to complete.
  8. When prompted, press Activate to set DeviceService as the device owner.
  9. Remove the USB flash drive after installation.

Step 3: Initial Android TV Setup​

  1. Complete the Android TV initial setup.

Step 4: Enter Pro Mode​

  1. Enter Pro settings mode using the remote code:
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    Remote code: Display → Mute → Volume Up → Home

  2. Open Settings → Pro Settings.
  3. Grant the required permissions.
  4. Do NOT start Pro mode yet!

Step 5: Configuring Initial Source​

  1. In Pro Settings, scroll to Initial Source and Volume.
  2. Set Initial Input Source to Android App.
  3. Select DeviceService from the list.
  4. Exit to the Android TV home screen.
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    Tip: This is a good time to set up the network connection if not already done.

Step 6: Configure Simple IP Control​

  1. Go to Settings → Network & Internet.
  2. Scroll down to Home Network → IP Control.
  3. Enable Simple IP Control.

Step 7: Installing and Configuring Signage Application​

  1. Launch the DeviceService application.
  2. Enter your server URL and press Accept.
  3. Wait for DeviceService to download the Signage application.
  4. When the signage app launches, grant all required permissions.
  5. Wait for the registration process to complete.

Step 8: Enabling Signage Application in Pro Mode​

  1. Enter Pro settings mode using the remote code:
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    Remote code: Display → Mute → Volume Up → Home

  2. Navigate to Function Restrictions → Apps.
  3. Locate your signage application (e.g., Wallboard Display).
  4. Select the app and enable it.
  5. Return to the top of Pro Settings and press Start Pro Mode.
  6. The display will reboot and automatically launch the Signage application.
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