We have been waiting for months for the firmware update that would give Sony televisions VRR support. The same goes for users of a Sony PlayStation 5 console, which still does not have this option, while its great rival, the Xbox Series X, already has support. Well, we bring good news: You can now upgrade your Sony TV to enjoy VRR.
In case you don’t know what this important technology in the gaming sector consists of, we invite you to go through our guide on VRR written by our audio and video expert so that you understand the importance of VRR.
In summary, VRR or variable refresh ratee in its acronym in English, is responsible for adapting in real time the Hz of your television based on the HZ at which a device is working. For example, if you connect an Xbox Series X console with VRR support and your Smart TV also has this support, if a game is working at 48 FPS and suddenly it goes to 70 FPS, your TV will change automatically, modulating its Hz in real time to avoid jerks.
Which Sony TVs can be upgraded to enjoy VRR
In Sony’s own words, VRR also eliminates intermittent and tearing problems screen to produce a smoother picture. In addition to TVs, monitors have been incorporating this technology for some years now. By integrating VRR into HDMI 2.1, the differences between PC and console games are reduced.
As you may have seen, it is a very important function so, if your television is compatible, do not hesitate to update your Sony Smart TV to be able to activate the VRR. These are the compatible models:
- Sony A90J
- Sony A80J
- sony z9j
- Sony X95J
- Sony X90J
- Sony X85J
To say that the update in Europe will arrive in stages, so although today some models are going to start updating, next March 16 will be when the process ends. So if you want to wait, you just have to be patient until you get the firmware update v6.5660 on your Sony TV.
Do you want to be among the first to enjoy VRR support on your Sony Smart TV? Well, you know that through this link you will be able to download the latest firmware version. This update will bring improvements to Apple’s AirPlay 2, adding support for Dolby Atmos and the ability to do 4K mirroring. We leave you all the improvements available with this update.
All the news of the firmware update v6.5660
- Add variable refresh rate (VRR) (A90J/X9*J/Z9J/A8*J)
- Add built-in microphone sensitivity in system settings (for TVs with built-in microphone)
- Adds 4K and Dolby Atmos support for Apple Airplay™.
- Add a QR code to the help screen to navigate to the Mobile Help Guide content
- Adds Bluetooth audio output switching to the quick settings menu
- Add power saving setting in quick settings menu
- Improves the user interface of the TV shutdown
- Improves the UI of the clock and timers feature
- Resolves an issue that caused macro-blocking (pixilated image) when watching free-to-air TV with a CAM module
When will they add VRR support to the PS5?
At the moment we have no information about it, but we can assume that the Japanese company is already working to add VRR support to the PS5 as soon as possible. It is not the first time that we have heard rumors about a long-awaited update, and seeing that due to the variable refresh rate it is already reaching some Sony televisions, the PlayStation 5 will most likely be updated in the coming days. We will keep you informed…
