2305
Sony Smart TV
Severity: MinorWhat Does This Error Mean?
Sony Bravia error 2305 means the TV connected to your network but could not reach the streaming or app server.
The TV itself works.
The issue is usually DNS, an account login problem, or a brief outage on the streaming service.
Most cases clear by rebooting the router and the TV, then retrying.
If the error returns immediately, network settings need attention.
Affected Models
- Sony Bravia X90J
- Sony Bravia A80J
- Sony Bravia X95K
- Sony Bravia A95L
- Sony Google TV models
- Sony Android TV models
Common Causes
- DNS server not responding
- Streaming service brief outage
- Account session expired
- Router needs a reboot — common after weeks online
- TV firmware out of date
- ISP throttling or blocking the streaming server
How to Fix It
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Reboot the router.
Unplug the router for 60 seconds, then plug back in.
Wait 2-3 minutes for full boot.
Many 2305 errors clear here without further work.
Routers that have been online for weeks accumulate DNS caching errors. -
Reboot the TV.
Unplug the TV for 60 seconds.
Plug back in.
Press the power button.
Fresh boot clears any TV-side cache. -
Check internet on another device.
Pick up your phone, browse to any web page on WiFi.
If the phone works, the network is fine and the issue is on the TV or with the streaming service.
If the phone also fails, fix the network first. -
Switch DNS to public servers.
Settings → Network → Advanced → DNS settings.
Set primary DNS to 8.8.8.8 (Google) and secondary to 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare).
This bypasses many ISP DNS issues that show as 2305. -
Sign out and back in.
Open the affected app (Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, etc.).
Sign out from within the app.
Sign back in with your credentials.
Refreshes the auth token. -
Update TV firmware.
Settings → System → About → System software update.
Apply any pending updates.
Newer firmware fixes connectivity bugs.
Reboot the TV after updating. -
Wait if the service is down.
If multiple apps post 2305 across multiple devices, the streaming service or your ISP has a problem.
Check downdetector.com or similar.
Try again in 30-60 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 2305 happen mostly in the evening?
Peak streaming hours stress ISP DNS servers and the streaming services themselves.
Switching to public DNS (8.8.8.8 or 1.1.1.1) often resolves evening-only 2305 errors completely.