What types of USB hard disk drives are compatible with Sony's Android TV?
The following USB HDDs can be used with Sony's Android TV.
Legend:
✓ : Compatible
- : Not Compatible
TV models |
Playing | Recording* | Manufacturer | Model | Portable type |
Sony's Android TV models |
✓ | ✓ | SONY | HD-SG5 | Yes |
✓ | ✓ | SONY | HD-S1A | Yes | |
✓ | ✓ | SONY | HD-T3 | No | |
✓ | ✓ | SONY | HD-U3 | No | |
✓ | ✓ | SONY | HD-E1 | Yes | |
✓ | ✓ | SONY | HD-E2 | Yes | |
✓ | ✓ | SONY | HD-D2B | No | |
✓ | ✓ | SONY | HD-D3B | No | |
✓ | ✓ | SONY | HD-V2 | No | |
✓ | ✓ | SONY | HD-V3 | No | |
✓ | ✓ | SONY | HD-U2 | No | |
✓ | ✓ | SONY | HD-T2 | No |
Legend:
✓ : Compatible
- : Not Compatible
TV models |
Playing | Recording* | Manufacturer | Model | Type Name |
Sony's Android TV models |
✓ | ✓ | SONY | HD-U3 | |
✓ | ✓ | SONY | HD-Q3 | ||
✓ | ✓ | SONY | HD-E2 | ||
✓ | ✓ | Buffalo | HD-LLU3 | HD-LL4.0U3 | |
✓ | ✓ | Buffalo | HD-AVSU3 | HD-AVS2.0U3/V | |
✓ | ✓ | Buffalo | HD-PLFU3 | HD-PLF2.0U3 | |
✓ | ✓ | Buffalo | HD-AVQ3 | HD-AVQ3.0U2/V | |
✓ | ✓ | Buffalo | HD-PNFU3-C | HD-PNF3.0U3-GBC | |
✓ | ✓ | I-O Data | AVHD-AUSQ | AVHD-AUSQ3.0 | |
✓ | ✓ | I-O Data | HDEL-UTB | HDEL-UT2BRB | |
✓ | ✓ | I-O Data | AVHD-PUTSQ | AVHD-P2UTSQ | |
✓ | ✓ | I-O Data | HDCL-UT(UTB) | HDCL-UT4.0 | |
✓ | ✓ | I-O Data | AVHD-AUT | AVHD-AUT2.0 | |
✓ | ✓ | I-O Data | HDPC-UTC | HDPC-UT2.0KC | |
Sony's Android TV models released in 2015 |
✓ | - | SONY | HD-EG5 | |
✓ | - | SONY | HD-E1 | ||
✓ | - | SONY | HD-SG5** | ||
✓ | ✓ | SONY | HD-EG5U*** |
* Recording function is only available for certain models and countries/regions.
** This model is sold in limited countries/regions only.
** To record to an external HDD device, the device should be connected to the USB port for recording via a USB cable. The USB cable supplied with the HD-EG5U may be too short to connect the device to the USB port for recording. Use a USB cable that is at least 80 cm long.
It's possible that HDDs manufactured by other companies may be used, if they meet the following conditions:
IMPORTANT: Sony cannot guarantee the full operability of other manufacturer's HDDs on the TV, and is not responsible or liable for any issues that may occur.
- USB standard: 2.0 or 3.0. When using 3.0, connect the HDD to the blue USB port.
- File system, maximum HDD size: Please refer to the FAQ below. What is the maximum file size supported for a USB device and the maximum storage capacity allowed for hard drive that is connected to the TV?
- RPM: No condition
- Read/Write speed: No condition
- Power supply: We recommend HDDs that use an external power supply.
- The maximum output current of the TV USB port is below:
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- USB port for recording (Recording function is only available for certain models and countries/regions.)
2K models: 800 mA, 4K models: 900 mA - Other USB ports: 500 mA
- USB port for recording (Recording function is only available for certain models and countries/regions.)