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PlayStation Vue is discontinued and no longer available for new sign-ups.

How to Watch PlayStation Vue on Sony Smart TV

You can stream PlayStation Vue on Sony Smart TV. Here’s how to sign up, download, install, and start streaming PlayStation Vue using your Sony Smart TV. Learn how to get the most out of your Sony Smart TV while using PlayStation Vue.


PlayStation Vue

Last year, PlayStation Vue announced that they would be shutting down the Live TV Streaming Service on January 30, 2020.

For current, subscribers, you can compare PlayStation Vue alternatives with our handy guide.

Sony Smart TV

Sony Smart TV can be used to watch Live TV Streaming Services and On Demand Streaming Services.

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Can you stream PlayStation Vue on Sony Smart TV?

How to Sign Up and Download PlayStation Vue on Sony Smart TV

PlayStation Vue is available natively using Sony Smart TV. Additionally, you may be able to stream to your Sony Smart TV through Apple AirPlay (2019+ models) or Google Cast (2019+ models).

PlayStation Vue app on Sony Smart TV

  1. Click here to sign up for PlayStation Vue.
  2. Once you’ve signed up, go to the Home Screen on your Sony Smart TV.
  3. Launch the app store and search for “PlayStation Vue” on your Sony Smart TV.
  4. Select “Download” to install the app.
  5. Once installed, log in using your PlayStation Vue credentials.
  6. You can now stream PlayStation Vue on Sony Smart TV.

Apple AirPlay

  1. Click here to sign up for PlayStation Vue.
  2. Install the PlayStation Vue iPhone/iPad app.
  3. Once installed, log in using your PlayStation Vue credentials.
  4. Make sure your Smart TV is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone/iPad.
  5. Start playing the content in the PlayStation Vue app and select the AirPlay icon.
  6. Choose your Sony Smart TV and it will start displaying on your Smart TV.

If you have a compatible TV and you don’t see AirPlay as an option, make sure you update to the latest Sony Smart TV firmware.

Google Cast

  1. Click here to sign up for PlayStation Vue.
  2. Install the PlayStation Vue iPhone/iPad app or Android Phone/Tablet app.
  3. Once installed, log in using your PlayStation Vue credentials.
  4. Make sure your Smart TV is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Android Phone/Tablet or iPhone/iPad.
  5. Start playing the content in the PlayStation Vue app and select the Google Cast icon.
  6. Choose your Sony Smart TV and it will start displaying on your Smart TV.

How to Sign Up for PlayStation Vue on Other Streaming Devices

If you have other devices, you can learn how to sign up for and use PlayStation Vue on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.


What features are available on PlayStation Vue?

Unlimited Cloud DVR

PlayStation Vue has DVR storage, but you can only keep shows for . You can only record entire series of shows (not single episodes); this can clutter your DVR.

If you start recording after you tune into a channel, the recording will start from when you first started watching. You can watch the recording from the beginning while it is still recording.

If you are outside your home network, you can only watch recorded shows that are also available on demand.

HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, and some CBS broadcast stations cannot be recorded. See all DVR restrictions.

Up to 5 Devices

This service allows for five simultaneous streams: one PS4 console, two PS3 consoles, and 3 others devices (such as a phone, tablet, or computer). See playback details.

If you go over your device limit, you cannot add a new device for a few hours.

On Demand

A majority of channels offer on demand content, but you cannot skip or fast-forward through the content.

No Parental Controls

There are no parental controls for PlayStation Vue.

Only DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu Live TV, and Sling TV have parental control features.


Catch Up Feature

Catch Up allows you to watch shows that you didn’t record, for up to three days after it aired. This feature adds a lot of additional shows that aren’t normally available on demand.

Multi-View Feature

On PlayStation 4 consoles, you can watch three live channels—all at once—on a single screen.

DIRECTV STREAM Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $50 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for DIRECTV STREAM.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Sling TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $25 Uber Eats Gift Card when you sign up for Sling TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Hulu Live TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $35 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for Hulu Live TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.