Hide & unhide channels

A YouView on Sony FAQ

If your TV is compatible with this feature, you can hide channels from the guide using our edit channel feature:

Standard Remote 

  1. Press the GUIDE button
  2. Once the guide is open, press the Yellow button to enter the Edit Channels mode
  3. Enter your Sony PIN. 
  4. Scroll up/down and select the channel(s) you want to hide. An X will appear to let you know this channel has been selected. When you are done, press the Yellow button to apply your selection.
  5. Unhiding channels works in the same way, just deselect the channels mark with an then press the  Yellow button to apply your selection.

Please note: Once channels are hidden, they will no longer be selectable by using the channel up or down buttons, entering the channel number or viewable in the programme guide.

 Touchpad Remote 

  1. Press the HOME button
  2. Select Programme Guide from the Apps row
  3. Press the Action Menu and scroll to the TV Section
  4. Select the Yellow colour to enter the Edit Channels mode
  5. Enter your Sony PIN.  
  6. Scroll up/down and press the centre of the track pad to select the channel(s) you want to hide. An X will appear to let you know this channel has been selected. When you are done press the Action Menu, Navigate to the TV section and select the Yellow colour to apply your selection.
  7. Unhiding channels works in the same way, just deselect the channels mark with an then press the Action Menu, Navigate to the TV section and select the Yellow colour to apply your selection.

Please note: Once channels are hidden, they will no longer be selectable by using the channel up or down buttons, entering the channel number or viewable in the programme guide.

Please note: Newer models do not support this feature.