Sony BRAVIA 3 (2025, UK)

This model has a built-in far-field microphone, which is the hardware hands-free voice control uses.

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Sony's UK specifications for the K-43 to K-85S3 give "(Built-in Mic) Yes" and a built-in microphone switch in the centre. Sony's product information sheets for all six say "Voice recognition sensor available: No". Where the maker's own specifications and the EU product information sheet differ, this site follows the maker's specifications.

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This model is still receiving firmware/platform updates.

What that actually means for your TV →

Sony UK's security update table gives a support period ending 4 May 2029 for all six sizes, and Sony UK published firmware v6120900201 for the 55-inch on 7 October 2026. Sony's product information sheets separately promise software and firmware updates for at least 8 years after the model stops being sold.

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This model does not run Sony's ACR feature.

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Sony UK's Samba Interactive TV page says "The Samba TV app is not available for 2025 models" in the UK, and names the BRAVIA 8 II. No Sony page mentions any other form of viewing-data collection on this model. Checked 23 Oct 2026.

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Whether this model looks for other devices on your home network hasn't been confirmed from a citable source yet.

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No Sony source describes this model scanning other devices on the local network.