How to Update Sony Blu Ray Player

Last Updated: February 25, 2021

Sony Blu Ray players are designed to be updated frequently with the newest programming, called "firmware." Although the updates used to be done with a disc, they can now be performed over the Internet. Learn more about how to update a Sony Blu Ray player.

Part 1

Part 1 of 5:
Set Up

1
Connect your Sony Blu Ray player to the Internet.
- Depending upon your system, your Internet access could be connected through an Ethernet cable or wireless technology.
2
Test the connection before attempting to update the Sony firmware.

Part 2

Part 2 of 5:
Power Connection

1
Turn on your television.
2
Set the TV input to the Blu Ray player. Many TVs have several inputs, such as cable, DVD player, streaming device (like Roku or Apple TV)CD and gaming consoles.
3
Turn on the Blu Ray player.

Part 3

Part 3 of 5:
Blu Ray Settings

1
Grab the Blu Ray remote. Press the "Home" button.
- Many Sony systems have an interface called a "Xross Media Bar (XMB), which scrolls both horizontally and vertically through menus using arrows on your remote.
2
Scroll horizontally through the Blu Ray screen until you come to the "Set up" option. It may be an icon in the form of a toolbox.
3
Scroll vertically to find set up options. Look for the "Network Update" icon. It is a picture of arrows forming a circle.
4
Press the center, or "enter" button.

Part 4

Part 4 of 5:
Blu Ray Network Update

1
Wait for the system to check for new network updates. It should show you what your current system version is and what the newest update is.
2
Select the yellow "Ok" button by using the left arrow.
3
Wait for the network to download the firmware onto your Sony Blu Ray player.
4
Return to the home screen to use your Blu-ray player. You may want to turn it off and on again to make sure the settings are in place.

Part 5

Part 5 of 5:
Blu Ray Update Notifications

1
Scroll horizontally to the set up icon. Press enter.
2
Scroll vertically until you find "System Settings." Press enter.
3
Look through the options until you find "Software Update Notification." Press enter.
4
Scroll upward to choose "On." Press enter.
- Turning this function on will simply alert you every time there is a new update available. You will use the same process to update the new Blu Ray firmware.