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  released in 2017	✓	✓	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  released in 2016	✓	✓	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:
• • 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