Security Information

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Overview

1. Android TV OS

Basic Guideline

Application Development

  • Sony never provides “root privilege” to 3rd party companies.
  • 3rd party companies cannot develop apps with “system privilege”

ADB Debug

  • Not allowed to acquire root privilege

2. Pro mode

About Pro mode

  • BRAVIA provides dedicated mode for professional users
  • During pro mode, critical settings for secure operation cannot be changed
  • Pro mode can be locked by PIN code decided by owner
  • To get more info, please visit Pro mode

Available features for security purposes

  • Expire account information of the apps every power off/on cycle
  • Hide settings menu on home screen
  • Invalidate specified apps, display buttons, remote controller command
  • Prohibit USB firmware update

3. Connectivity

  • Each interface can be disabled by settings menu
Item Item setting path
RS-232C Settings > Network&Accessories > RS232C control
HDMI CEC Settings > External inputs > BRAVIA Sync settings
Bluetooth Settings > Network&Accessories > Bluetooth
Wi-Fi Settings > Network&Accessories > Advanced Settings > Built-in Wi-Fi
Android Voide Control Settings > Voice Remote Control
Google Cast Settings > Apps > Chromecast built-in

4. Network

IP Control

  • Authentication mechanism is supported (Pre-shared key & Cookie based)
  • To get more info, please visit IP Control Overview

Root CA

Wireless Connection

  • WPA2-PSK(AES, TKIP) is supported

5. Content Protection

Streaming

  • WebAppRuntime (HTML5 player) supports the below DRMs for video playback
Streaming Protocol DRM
MPEG DASH Widevine ("cenc" scheme)
Microsoft PlayReady SL2000
Microsoft Smooth Streaming Microsoft PlayReady SL2000
HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) Sample AES

HDMI

  • Compliant with HDCP 2.3 (BZ35F Series)