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I enquired about replacing my WF 1000XM4 earbuds, which , after the latest firmware upgrade, the battery now only lasts 30 minutes . This is a well known fault caused by Sony. Since the destruction of my battery by Sony, they basically take no… Read more
responsibility and suggest I pay for repairs, as its out of warranty.My buds worked fine until Sony destroyed them. I cant recommend Sony to any one, after this torrid experience
Follow-up · Reset did not work. Exchange was refused, only a very high priced trade in offer on next model up was offered,which ,the same offer is available to new customers, so ,if was like a Sony scam. Repair costs were almost equal to buying same product again. And no guarantee if repeat product failure . Big sony scam. Dont buy, if you want product for medium long term
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The pulse explorer broken inside my ear, was so expensive for that. And the warranty not cover because is accident use ? This a shot product , I ever have problem using that with my PS5. Congrats sony:
I had such a great experience with Sony recently so thought I’d share it. I had a pair of Sony ULT Wear headphones (WH-ULT900N/BCE) that had only been used 5 or 6 times when the joint where the headphones fold on the arm broke. After googling the issue I noticed that Sony had already acknowledged this as a known issue and was covering certain… Read more
serial numbers, but mine fell outside that range and was also past the normal 12 month warranty.
I contacted Sony explaining the situation and asked if they would consider repairing mine given it was the same known fault. I didn’t expect to hear back from them, so was pleasantly surprised to get a email from them saying they would look at them and pay for me to send them in. They assessed them and confirmed that they had failed due to a defect and couldn’t be repaired, so sent me a brand new replacement pair at no cost.
I was really impressed with Sony for standing behind their product and looking after a customer. Sony you’ve got yourself a loyal customer!
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So upset paying the amount i did for a smart tv that only connects to our internet randomly, around 7/10 times it wont connect i sit here for hours at a time , resetting applications, modems doesn't make any difference, i brought a EKO off Facebook marketplace for a fraction of the money i wasted with sony , the eko it 100% connects every time. … Read more
Very disappointing, especially after wasting money on a professional to say mabey try a different brand of tv, to add to my distress after loosing recept im now stuck with a useless TV, iv just decided to throw it in a skip bin ,id feel bad even giving it away.
Sony is no longer a goof company, used for 7 times and broken. Horrible products Horrible company , use Google buds instead , Sony is dying, I wish you die quicker Show details
I am extremely disappointed with the level of customer service I have received from Sony Australia. I purchased a brand-new pair of Sony headphones which arrived with what appears to be a manufacturing defect. The ear cup does not sit flush with the headset, leaving a visible gap despite the headphones never being worn. I provided photographs,… Read more
proof of purchase and all the information requested.
My initial warranty claim was rejected as “normal wear and tear,” despite the headphones being brand new and taken straight out of the box. After explaining that they had never been used and that this was clearly not wear and tear, my case was escalated. That was on 3 July, and despite multiple emails, I am still waiting for a resolution.
As a consumer, I expect a company of Sony’s reputation to stand behind its products and honour consumer rights when a product appears to have a manufacturing fault. Instead, I have experienced lengthy delays, poor communication and a lack of urgency in resolving what should have been a straightforward warranty matter.
To make matters worse, some of the customer service interactions were dismissive and came across as rude, leaving me feeling like I had to continually justify a fault that was present from day one.
For a global company with Sony’s reputation, I expected far better. Customers should not have to chase updates or wait weeks for a decision on a faulty product that was defective upon arrival.
I hope Sony improves both its warranty process and its customer service because this experience has been incredibly frustrating and disappointing.
SONY Bravia 75in purchased September 2021.. after the 3week wait for my new Tv , all the excitement disappeared paying for set up to make sure all correct.. Next morning Sony notifications requested me to SET UP MY SURROUNDSOUND.. ALSO VRR NEEDS SET UP.. Although this was done already, Everyday this kept happening, I reported the fault to JBHIFI… Read more
Where I purchased they said its a SONY FAULT So I contact SONY SUPPORT, THEY SAID THIS MODEL TV IS WAITING FOR A UPDATE THERE CURRENTLY WORKING ON... A YEAR GOES BY NO UPDATE.. Frustrated to say the least with this daily problem
I CONTACT SONY AGAIN,, SONY SUPPORT TELLS ME THE UPDATE IS NOT READY I NEED TO BE PATIENT OMG SONY .. AFTER THIS I reach out to JBHIFI they get no response from sony other than an update is coming So I contact Sony again THIS MATTER IS NOW ESCALATED TO A HIGHER LEVEL STILL NOTHING I REQUESTED A REPLACEMENT IF THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE SOLVED OR REFUND TO PURCHASE ANOTHER.. SONY'S RESPONSE AFTER YEARS OF WAITING STILL NO UPDATE 2026 IS.. WE ARE SORRY BUT WITH THE AGE OF THE TV LOL WE CAN GUARANTEE IT WILL LAST ANOTHER 12MONTHS THIS IS IT FOR ME very disappointed after 35yrs of being a loyal customer without any previous problems with SONY
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Warning‼️ Sony Australia Continues to Disregarded Australian Consumer Law and Misleading Customers. A Sony Australia only follow a 1 year warranty rule despite Australia has ACL section 54 guarantee. They will reply you with a generic template, My… Read more
Family, Friends and Relatives will never touch any Sony Products from now on till so many generations to come. I will also from now on be a big Cretics for Sony Products, So if you don’t like headache and deal with untrained Sony Staff go with it. But for me from now on I will never ever buy Sony product.
Follow-up · The TV is cosmetically perfect not used all the time 5 years old, I did not try to repair it, because I expected sony Australia will follow the Australian consumer law but they didn’t, there is no picture but has sounds.
SONY BRAVIA 8 TV and Soundbar 9. Good quality product but service is extremely poor. Incomplete setup guides and disjointed offshore technical support. Hours to access phone support. Major omissions on the set up like missing firmware updates… Read more
required. $5.5k spent and company stripped of its customer services base possibly to meet shareholder expectations in the short term. A real disappointing eyeopener on the decline of a top company. Should have gone LG. Who knows any more.
Follow-up · Following the problems with setting up the TV the TV performs well and no further problems experienced. If Sony management were to try their own products straight out of the box for themselves then they could identify shortfalls and avoid bad reviews.
Bought a 65" Tv earlier this year and it had issues from day one. Rang support whicseh is as usual offshore and got pushed from pillar to post being told to do unlimited resets without resolving the issues. Was told they would contact me within 2… Read more
days to make an appointment for a service call. That never happened so again I contacted support said they'd escalate this to a higher power. I'm them told that because it was purchased through their eBay store I had to contact them. At this point my son took over as I was going in for a hip replacement which is why we purchased the tv in the first place.Then the saga continues through email's and we eventually agreed that they would replace or refund the tv. The catch was they would only do it once they picked up and received the tv. Didn't argue so we've arranged pick up with the courier now on at least 3 occasions over the past 3 weeks and this morning 14/08/26 we get another message from the courier saying regrettably due to unforseen circumstances we cannot pick up your tv on the pre arranged date and have rescheduled to the 18/08/26. This saga has now been going on for months. I have written many reviews for this website and pretty much all good reviews. However this is the worst experience I have ever had with a name brand SONY service is a disgrace and I have emails to prove everything that I've stated above and more. I implore anyone contemplating buying from their eBay referbished website DON'T BUY ! also if it was tested and refurbished why does it have issues as soon as it was unpacked.?
Follow-up · Today is the 14th of September and the Tv was picked up by their couriers 4 weeks ago. You can only contact Sony eBay via email so I'd been asking almost on a daily basis what's happening with my TV. Response was always we'll contact you when it's in the workshop and been assessed by our technicians. I thought why have they not received it yet so… Read more
Now 3rd October and after more emails asking what's happening with the tv & refund. Sony claim the… Read more
Positive reviews
Best after warranty service ever in my life! 4year old $14000.00 tv and after 4 years they replaced the display and later without any issues! Show details
EXCELLENT SALES SERVICE BY SONY STORE CHATSWOOD – Absolutely Wonderful , Wonderful Service by Kelvin Yip of Sony Store Chatswood NSW - l am from Templestowe Victoria and l just in April 2024 bought a Sony A80L Oled 55 inch TV on line with the assistance of Kelvin -He was extremely helpful in that he was very patient with me as l have a hearing loss . -He was very informative with great product… Read more
knowledge , comparing the different models ,features they had and what suited us -As we were from interstate he was prompt and detailed in his instructions and advice in numerous email sent to us -He instructed us as to the best manner to purchase the TV which ended up ONLINE rather than through his store in Chatswood and therefore illustrated how WELL he acted for the company SONY -He also informed us of the promotional discount available by signing up with the MYSONY account which was a significant discount -KELVIN is certainly an EXCELLENT SALES CONSULTANT representing the very REPUTABLE company SONY , therefore his service is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
PAUL C from Templestowe
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Quick and easy! – Ordered a PS5 digital online on Saturday as it's cheaper from Sony directly. After ordering the order was left as 'processing' for just around 24 hours so I found this review site and got very scared. Monday morning my order changed to dispatched, and come Wednesday afternoon I was able to pick this up from rural Queensland from the post office.… Read more
No bumps or scratches like other reviews made me very anxious about. Very quick process, will order from Sony directly again.
Negative reviews
My PlayStation account was hacked on Sony's end & the hacker changed my email address. So I could not log into my Account to get online. So, off I went to PlayStation support and they asked me for the email address that I used to logon into my account with, which I gave them. Once I had given them my email address, I was asked for my online user… Read more
name. As soon as I gave Sony Support my USER NAME they instantly said "THAT USER NAME" is not connected to the EMAIL ADDRESS you gave us.
"The recovery Process Cannot Continue" & Sony signs out.
But that is why I went to Sony support in the first place! To recover my email address. In this scenario Sony cannot help because the hacker has deleted my email address and put his email address in its place, & "my email address" is no longer tied to my "user name".
So the Hacker has already beaten Sony & Sony's security, he has already won with one simple step. It is an open backdoor & a huge security hole that gives anyone who gets a hold of your email address the ability to steal your entire account, No questions Asked.
The Hacker has stolen my account from right under their noses and Sony doesn't care enough to even look into it..
Honestly, this recovery process is all in the hackers favor because Sony has allowed the hacker to take my account, in actual fact they have given it to him & will not even check to see if he has stolen it.
Even after I brought it to Sony's attention they ignore it & put the onus of responsibility onto me. I have to prove everything needed to show my ownership of the account & the Hacker gets to sit back feet up playing with my saves, and HE DOESN'T HAVE TO PROVE A THING. Does Sony care? Not in this instance.
Obviously I have every receipt connected with the account, I have the original PlayStation (machine & serial no) that I first used to sign on with, my DOB and everything else needed for proof of identity, but NO, that's not good enough, I also have to have the new email address that I didn't create & don't have.
Sony has made it easy for this Hacker to just walk in change my email address and take my entire account. I have lost thousands of dollars in purchased add-ons & accessories. This Hacker has more rights than me in SONY'S EYES.
Be careful because YOUR Sony PlayStation "User" security has a huge hole & therefore it is weak.
My PlayStation account was hacked on Sony's end & the hacker changed my email address. So I could not log into my Account to get online. So, off I went to PlayStation support and they asked me for the email address that I used to logon into my… Read more
account with, which I gave them. Once I had given them my email address, I was asked for my online user name. As soon as I gave Sony Support my USER NAME they instantly said "THAT USER NAME" is not connected to the EMAIL ADDRESS you gave us.
"The recovery Process Cannot Continue" & Sony signs out.
But that is why I went to Sony support in the first place! To recover my email address. In this scenario Sony cannot help because the hacker has deleted my email address and put his email address in its place, & "my email address" is no longer tied to my "user name".
So the Hacker has already beaten Sony & Sony's security, he has already won with one simple step. It is an open backdoor & a huge security hole that gives anyone who gets a hold of your email address the ability to steal your entire account, No questions Asked.
The Hacker has stolen my account from right under their noses and Sony doesn't care enough to even look into it..
Honestly, this recovery process is all in the hackers favor because Sony has allowed the hacker to take my account, in actual fact they have given it to him & will not even check to see if he has stolen it.
Even after I brought it to Sony's attention they ignore it & put the onus of responsibility onto me. I have to prove everything needed to show my ownership of the account & the Hacker gets to sit back feet up playing with my saves, and HE DOESN'T HAVE TO PROVE A THING. Does Sony care? Not in this instance.
Obviously I have every receipt connected with the account, I have the original PlayStation (machine & serial no) that I first used to sign on with, my DOB and everything else needed for proof of identity, but NO, that's not good enough, I also have to have the new email address that I didn't create & don't have.
Sony has made it easy for this Hacker to just walk in change my email address and take my entire account. I have lost thousands of dollars in purchased add-ons & accessories. This Hacker has more rights than me in SONY'S EYES.
Be careful because YOUR Sony PlayStation "User" security has a huge hole & therefore it is weak.
EDIT:OK, today with Sony's help I finally got someone in Sony support with a brain. This person read what I wrote & actually looked into the issue I was having. Unfortunately it took 2 weeks and five tries to get it sorted & many people would have given up. Sony if you read this please change how with just an email a hacker can steal a PlayStation account.
Follow-up · Follow up; It took two weeks and 5 attempts with Sony support to get my account back. I think most people would have given up. Each attempt takes over one hour waiting in front of a PC before it even gets started, then there is a five minute wait for the next question between your typed answers. All up, it takes just over two hours each time. … Read more
EDIT: No answer from Sony so I will submit this review
After purchasing the Sony Bravia 8 65inch TV (top of the Sony OLED offering) from the eBay Sony store, communications about delivery was impossibly difficult and frustrating. No response for nearly a week and then only after threatening to cancel the order did they finally respond. After receiving the TV, I saw that the remote control does NOT… Read more
have the basic keypad that EVERY TV usually comes with. This makes it cumbersome to select a free to air program directly. I messaged Sony customer support and got a response that said there was nothing they could do and that I could now buy another Sony remote control that included this but it would cost significantly extra. I explained that after paying many thousands of dollars for their top of the line TV, I asked if their was any other option. They refused to say any more and refused to refer the matter to anyone else. When I formally requested it be escalated, this was refused.
Honestly, the experience I have had with Sony online was the worst I have ever had with buying a new TV. By contrast, when I bought my Samsung TV a few years ago, the customer service was the complete opposite. They were EXTREMELY helpful and resolved any issues I had without a problem.
So, I will NOT recommend Sony to anyone from now on. There are so many manufacturers of top end TVs such as LG, Samsung, etc. that care about their customers. Sony does NOT deserve your business.
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After having WH1000 XM4's for years and loving them until the headband degraded, I purchased a set of WH1000 XM6 headphones direct through Sony via the online store, great sound and NC for sure, but they intermitently dropped the touchpad capability and would randomly switch off mid use. I reached out to Sony direct as it was less than 3 months… Read more
after I purchased them and was told to factory reset them, (I had tried this immediatly when the fault first happened) so when I said this did nothing I was not so much as offered an apology for the faulty $500+ headset, but instead just told to package them up and send for repair and they would be "repaired if found faulty".... they are less than 3 mths old?!?!?!?!
Pick up your game Sony, this is terrible service.
The camera RX100 VII is rubbish. SONY has not been able to make cameras the way they should be. I had this problem before, and SONY gave me $50,000 of equipment for free. As I work for the television news, I would like something in return for the money and time I wasted Show details
Sony noise cancelling earphones YY2981 I had for a year or so that were barely used broke when I simply picked them up. They are now unusable as one headphone is limp. Online I found they had a known defect that they were under warranty for. As I did not have a receipt for the headphones their service desk refused to replace them. I offered to… Read more
send them in so they could see the issue was a defective part and not heavy use however they refused.
I found out my friend who had the same pair (bought together) had exactly the same experience.
Very poor customer service when they know their product is faulty.
Absolutely disgusting customer service. Zero stars! Sony Australia management should be ashamed and embarassed. Bought a 75 inch TV from the Sony eBay store. From the first time I used the TV it started turning itself off and flashing lights, indicating a major fault. Tried to get it repaired under warranty but the authorised warranty repairer… Read more
didn’t have the skills to do it. Sony agreed to process a refund. The TV has been returned but they refuse to provide the refund sighting the warehouse hasn’t processed it yet.
I first logged the warranty claim with Sony 5 months ago. The Sony arranged courier collected the TV over 3 months ago. 16 calls to Sony Australia and dozens of messages to the Sony store and the refund still hasn’t been processed. I’m not sure why they think it is acceptable for me to carry the financial and emotional burden for their shoddy internal processes.
I’ve even lodged a complaint with Consumer Protection, who have contacted Sony, and still no progress! Absolutely criminal! I fear the only way I’m going to get my money back is by taking Sony to court.
Why do all of the a6100s end up with the dreaded lens error? You attach your lens and try to use it and it and get an error that it doesn't recognize the lens? This is the lens that came with the camera. This camera has worked for maybe 50 shots for me and now it's a brick. Sony will not do anything to repair or replace this camera for me. What a shame. Stay far away from these alpha cameras they are trash.
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Bought a Sony XR-65X90K in January 2023. Less then 3.5 years later it’s DEAD. Sony think this is NORMAL and want me to pay for the repairs. This is the WORST commitment I’ve seen any technology company show their own product. AVOID SONY TV’s!!! Show details
We bought a high end 75” Sony 4K TV from Bing Lee and what an absolute piece of garbage. The picture quality is fine but.. the TV constantly drops out of WiFi connection randomly signs out of apps even 1/2 way through streaming and constantly reboots itself in the middle of watching something. We paid a lot for this thing and I prefer watching on… Read more
our 5 year old Samsung TV, had zero issues. I will never ever buy another Sony product again. Doing some research it looks like these are common issues, If you like streaming content be warned do not purchase a Sony/Google TV you will regret it.
My experience with Sony’s customer service has been extremely disappointing. I received a faulty pair of earbuds and was advised by Sony to return them for a refund, which I did immediately. Tracking confirms the item was received by Sony over three months ago. Since then, I have received no refund, no updates, and no meaningful communication… Read more
despite multiple attempts to follow up. I have sent several emails and tried calling on multiple occasions, yet my requests have been ignored.
What makes this particularly frustrating is that the refund was already approved and the return process was completed exactly as instructed. There has been no explanation for the delay or lack of response.
Overall, the level of customer service has been unacceptable, especially for a global brand. A simple refund process has turned into months of silence and wasted time.
I would strongly caution others about Sony’s after-sales support based on this experience.
I'm a supporter of Sony products, however I bought a $4400 OLED Sony TV 3.5 years ago and it has totally failed and won't power on, with a fault many on the internet have also experienced with this particular model (Sony 77inch A80J). I submitted a claim with Sony online, have had numerous days of emails back and forth and I still have no… Read more
resolution whatsoever a week and a half later. Sony told me today (after a very long time on the phone) I could either purchase a new TV for a small discount or pay for a repair ourselves. I am currently waiting for a call back from a different department. I'm just seeking an appropriate remedy under the Australian Consumer Law statutory warranty.
Don't buy Sony products. They will not honor their responsibility under Australian Consumer Law. Have had 2 Sony TV's that have failed after 3 yrs and 4 yrs. They do not want to know about it. Our family will no longer buy any Sony products. Avoid Show details
My order was supposedly despatched on February 10. It is now February 17 and still no TV and no update from Sony or the courier. I have managed to find the company responsible for delivery and have messaged them. I have also emailed Sony asking where my order is. I hope to get a response. Incredibly poor communication - no tracking number on the invoice - I only found it after going into my order history. This is appalling.
Update - I heard back from Sony and it is meant to arrive in 2 days - let's see if it does - I've had no word from the courier.
My tv suddenly would not turn on . I rang Sony and the option was that it would cost me $1081 to $2018 to fix which basically means they want me to buy a new one. I was quite upset, and this was after me having an extended warranty. Basically I think if you pay $ 2000 for a product that gives you 12 month warranty then that product is not worth the money. Sony could not care less. They were just rude and arrogant. I will never deal with them. Show details
I purchased a TV, direct. Nearly 3 weeks later, my TV sat for 5 days in a depot, Brisbane. Queries between Sony and their multitude of other morons rallied excuse after excuse. Now, the order was cancelled, due to being incapable imbeciles, yet, I'm still waiting for a refund.. on a product I never even set eyes on.. with the added excuse of "we… Read more
need to wait for the item be delivered back to our warehouse".
I rang them (Sony) for a laugh, the other yesterday, and almost wept with laughter about the fact they're withholding my coin for an item they lost.
Legally and morally, they're wrong. But hey, it is kind of amusing. Utter uselessness, mate.
I then purchased same model TV through Amazon Australia. It arrived at my doorstep 3.4 days later.. looking at it right now. These things are not so difficult.
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My treatment by Sony was attrocious. What they offered me was a trade in on my destroyed buds… Read more (+1 reply)