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Control your TV using your phone. Description for TV remote control. Is it possible to control a TV remotely?

Today, in order to control the TV, it is not always necessary to have a remote control at hand. A simple smartphone is enough. A regular phone is quite capable of coping with the task of controlling a TV device. To do this, just download a special application to your smartphone and connect it to the TV. After this, the user will have the opportunity to remotely control the TV directly from the phone.

Ways to control your TV via smartphone

There are two main ways to control your TV via your smartphone. The first method is to broadcast the image from the phone screen to the TV display. The second way is to use a special application that replaces the remote control.

In the first case, the undoubted advantage is its versatility, which allows the user to watch absolutely any media resources presented on the Internet on a large screen. It is also possible to run applications installed on a smartphone or tablet, including games. This technology allows you to turn a regular TV into a real Smart TV. The downsides include the mandatory Wi-Fi connection and the rapid decrease in battery charge on the phone.

In the second case, the smartphone replaces a regular remote control and allows the user to control the TV device through a special application. In this case, a Wi-FI connection is not always necessary, however, the functionality of such a connection is an order of magnitude lower.

REFERENCE! The ability to connect a smartphone as a remote control can be very useful if the TV remote control is lost or damaged.

How to connect a smartphone to the TV

In order to connect your phone as a Smart TV, both devices must be in the same Wi-Fi networks. The easiest way to connect is via Wi-Fi Direct. Below is step-by-step instruction, how to switch two devices:

First, you need to enable Wi-Fi Direct on your phone. To do this you need to go to " Additional settings" and find the appropriate item (for some models this option is located in "Wireless connection settings" or "Network settings"). Once Wi-Fi Direct is enabled, your device is ready to pair with your TV.
The next connection step is to configure the option on the TV. To do this, you need to go to settings and enable Wi-Fi Direct. Then select a model from the list of possible connections the desired smartphone and make the switch.
After the above steps, a message about the possibility of connection will appear on the phone. After confirmation, the setup is considered complete.

To connect your phone as a remote control, you must first download a special application (specific programs will be described below). Then connect the device to the same Wi-Fi network as the TV and make connections between the smartphone and the TV. A message should appear on the device screen informing you that remote control, after this the setup is considered complete. In some cases, the remote access setting should be enabled on the TV yourself through the menu of the corresponding function.

Selecting an application to control your TV

In order to use your smartphone as a remote control, you must install a special application. There are several of these programs, the most popular of them are presented below.

TV Remote Control

The most universal application that provides control of almost all modern models of TV devices. In order to connect to a TV, you need to enter its IP address in the application and select the appropriate model from the list of proposed ones. Since the application supports all models of the most popular brands such as Samsung, Sony, LG, Akai, etc., there should not be any connection problems. The program also provides such features as turning the device on/off, a numeric keypad, connection settings, audio settings and channel switching.

One of the disadvantages is the lack of a Russian-language version. However, the application has a fairly clear interface, and it will not be difficult for the user to understand the functionality of the program even without a translator.

One of the disadvantages is the inability to control TVs of other brands. Also, many users note poor optimization and a large number of errors that occur when using this application.

Onezap Remote

This paid application contains a database for more than two hundred different device models. The utility allows you to change the control menu by changing the size and shape of the keys, as well as the color and style. There is also an option to create additional keys to switch between devices or control them simultaneously.

ATTENTION! The only downside for users may be the download fee. IN Google Play the price for applications is 170 rubles.

Benefits of controlling your TV from your smartphone

Speaking about the advantages of such interaction between two devices, it should be said that controlling TV through a program on the phone does not require the user to have any special skills or knowledge. All utilities have an intuitive interface that even a child can handle. Also, this function of smartphones is indispensable in case of breakdown or loss of the remote control.

The TV remote control is one of those things that constantly gets lost and in order to find it, you need to move away interior items, look to see if the remote control has fallen under the pillow, whether it has flown under the sofa, and so on. But this can be easily avoided, because for a long time there have been applications that can easily turn your smartphone into a remote control for your TV and even other home appliances.

Who needs a remote control when you have a smartphone?

Just in case, I would like to immediately note that in order for you to be able to use the applications described below, your TV must have the Smart-TV function. Or a set-top box like Google Chromecast or something like that must be connected to the TV. Simply put, your TV must have wireless data transfer interfaces like Wi-Fi in order for the smartphone application to “make friends” with the TV. By the way, it would be interesting to know what Smart-TV options you use. Write about it in our chat on Telegram.

Android TV Remote - Simple and convenient remote control

Universal TV Remote Control - Universal remote control

The Universal TV Remote Control app can send commands to over 300 different TV models. But that is not all. Even if your TV is not on the list of supported devices, Universal TV Remote Control will still not leave you in the lurch. The program has a universal remote control with customizable buttons and a virtual touch panel. All this will give you the opportunity to forget about the regular remote control and use your smartphone. All you need is to connect your smartphone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network.

Peel smart remote - To control your TV and more

Peel smart remote is another universal TV remote control, but with a much more laconic and pleasant design. In addition to a fairly large number of supported models and the ability to work with TVs “unknown” to the program, there is a TV guide. True, most of the content that the program will advise you is in English. On the other hand, a considerable number of people are now starting to watch shows, films and series in the original language. So this option can be very useful for such users.

In addition, Peel smart remote can control not only the “box”, but also TV set-top boxes, air conditioners and other smart devices that you have at home. This is a pretty cool opportunity.

SURE Universal remote - Control the operation of all devices in the house

This application works as a universal remote control that can give commands to a wide variety of devices. Moreover, the list of supported devices includes not only various electrical appliances, but also quite interesting gadgets. For example, smart speakers. In addition, SURE Universal remote can be integrated into a smart home system and generally control everything around you from your smartphone.

Have you ever thought before that controlling a Samsung or LG TV from a tablet is not just pampering, but a really useful function? I have long appreciated this opportunity. Especially after my mother managed to drop the remote control from the sixth floor loggia. Of course, a new pointing device for Smart TV was purchased, but it also attracts the attention of children. For them, it's a fun little thing that they sometimes try to steal. In a word - children. Of course, they are also interested in digital devices such as a tablet or smartphone, but they rarely take both things at once.

And it makes me happy :). In general, if your remote control is broken or you often for some reason do not find it in the right place, then a program for controlling your TV from a tablet (smartphone) will help you out at the wrong time. I’ll say right away that before making a selection of “Virtual Remote” applications for devices running on the Android operating system, which allow you to remotely control the TV, I tried some of them in practice.

My impressions from them were very positive, especially from the branded offers. As you understand, test all programs with different models digital devices (Smart TV + tablet) and ensure their compatibility with each other without specially created conditions is impossible. Therefore, you can only rely on the statements of application developers about the compatibility of mobile and television devices.

After installing one of the applications on your tablet or phone and testing it on your TV, it would be a good idea if you shared your results and opinions with other users.

Unless, of course, it’s not difficult for you to drop a couple of lines in the comment. I think other readers will be very grateful to you. To do this, just indicate in the comment your TV model, version, name of the application you are using and the model of your tablet (smartphone).

Perhaps someone will have problems with the operation of the remote control on their tablet or phone, and in the comments and reviews you left, with a high degree of probability, he (s) will be able to find the answer to his question.

Which application should I choose to control my TV?

What to do in free apps There is advertising, but in the programs I proposed from third-party developers, it seemed unobtrusive to me, which in my understanding plays an important role. The convenience of using a virtual remote control is very important, and often pop-up advertising on the device repels us from such developments.

However, in order free programs could develop; this also requires finance and, as a result, developers insert advertising into their applications. There's nothing you can do about it, that's the price of free, but in these programs it's balanced and relatively unobtrusive.

It should be noted that some well-known manufacturers support their specific line of tablets, smartphones, and to better pair the virtual remote control with their Smart TVs, as well as support their brand, they create their own software.

This approach of companies is also very convenient for adherents of a certain brand who have these models, monitor the market and purchase new products. In addition, companies integrate very useful additional functions into their applications for close interaction of the mobile device with their Smart TV models.

Let's assume you have a TV and a Galaxy tablet ( Galaxy smartphone S) from Samsung, then in principle there is no need for you to use third-party applications for the interaction of these devices, since such software has already been created for them, taking into account software compatibility and other requirements.

Therefore, in this case, it would be logical and correct to use just such an application, which is called Samsung SmartView. But LG is not so critical and you can install their development LG TV Remote on a tablet or smartphone with Android or iOS OS that does not bear the brand name.

Below, I have made for you a small selection of applications for TVs from Samsung and LG that will give you the opportunity to control your TV remotely.

How to connect a tablet/smartphone to a TV?

The TV is controlled from a tablet (smartphone) via Wi-Fi. Therefore, both of these devices must be in the same wireless network. You can establish a connection between these devices as follows: direct connection using Wi-Fi Direct technology or through a Wi-Fi router. However, in the first case, the TV and tablet must support this technology, and it will allow them to be connected without the presence of Wi-Fi Direct technology in one of the devices.

Even if your TV model Wi-Fi adapter is not used to connect to a wireless network, but is connected to a Wi-Fi router via a port connection (Ethernet - WAN), then you can still control your Smart TV through special applications. Thus, Smart TV will receive data packets from the Wi-Fi router and be controlled from the tablet (smartphone) via a wireless network.

In some cases this is quite convenient. As you know, the transmission speed over a LAN cable is higher than over a cable, and therefore if you are experiencing this, then it is better to use just such a connection to watch video content on Smart TV, and control the TV from a mobile device via Wi-Fi. In previous publications I have already written about that, so you can get the information you need there.

I can assume that your tablet (smartphone) and Smart TV are already connected to the Wi-Fi router. However, if this is not the case, then I recommend reading the article about connecting a TV to a router (the method is described here, and here) using the Samsung model as an example.

Sometimes there are problems when connecting a tablet or smartphone to the TV, in this case I recommend checking the settings. Make sure that:

Smart TV and tablet (smartphone) are on the same subnet
The Wi-Fi router has UPnP (automatic device discovery) enabled.
The firewall does not block traffic between these devices in local network

Now I’ll move directly to applications that, in unusual situations, can replace a real TV remote control with a virtual one on a tablet or mobile device. I will describe in order what applications this or that company has released for its TVs, and then I will write the name of a universal program (created by third-party developers) with which you can replace the official software if any problems arise...

TV control program.

It should be said that some TV models, regardless of manufacturer, do not have the Wake-On-LAN function. The absence of this option in TV will deprive you of the ability to turn on the TV from your tablet (smartphone). That is, you will be able to use navigation and various gadgets if they are implemented in the application and are supported by your Smart TV, and you are also free to turn off the TV, but are limited in your ability to turn it on remotely.

In principle, I don’t see any problem with this, because you can turn on your TV panel with a joystick (or button) located on the back wall, and control it remotely from your tablet (smartphone). So, first we will look at the virtual remote control for a TV from LG, and then the Samsung brand.

Virtual remote control for LG Smart TV.

Diverging from the topic, I will say that this is one of the leading companies that produces a very good universal control panel, Magic Remote, which makes it possible to control not only Smart TV, but also an external audio system, satellite receiver and BluRay player. Not all TV models are equipped with this remote control, but it is available for free sale.

The company also took care of a virtual remote control for mobile devices by developing LG TV Remote 2011 and LG TV Remote software for them. The first application is for LG models released up to and including 2011, and the second is for models “born” in 2012 or later.

In my understanding, LG took a rather strange route by dividing the same program into two parts. Is this a marketing ploy or was it not possible due to technical difficulties to divide the functionality in the application itself by model range? But be that as it may, the virtual remote control turned out pretty good.

For me, this is more than a control panel, since the LG TV Remote has a universal search (service, applications, games, TV program guide), the ability to enter data for the TV from the keyboard of a tablet/smartphone, and also has a virtual touchpad.

In addition, it is possible to broadcast video from the TV to a tablet (smartphone), create screenshots, take control of the browser or gaming applications. The program is available for the iOS operating system ( App Store) and Android ( Play Market).

The installation process is quite simple and does not require special knowledge. Turn on the TV, download the desired application from the link above and launch it on your device. If everything goes as it should, the program will find the TV. All that remains is to select your model, enter the code that will appear on the LG Smart TV screen and click “OK”. That's all. You can use it.

You might want to try it in action third party application, then you can use the LGee Remote program. But you cannot call this software an alternative to LG TV Remote, but if you only need a remote control on your smartphone (tablet), then keep in mind that there is such software for mobile devices with Android OS. At the end of the article I also mentioned the popular universal remote control.

Virtual remote control for Samsung Smart TV.

The company has a very good Samsung SmartView application, which allows you not only to control the TV from a phone or tablet running Android OS, but also to broadcast video (online display) images from Samsung Smart TV to the screen of a tablet (smartphone) or from a mobile device to the screen TV (Dual View mode), view on the device installed applications(widgets) in Smart Hub. You can simultaneously watch a movie in the bedroom with other family members while they watch it in another room on the TV panel.

There is also a game mode with gyroscope support, which expands the capabilities of the tablet (smartphone) by turning it into a game controller. Great, isn't it? However, this application works as a remote control only with Samsung models Smart TV 2011, 2012, 2013, and watching TV is available for models of the same years, but with this marking (2012 and 2013):

2011 - Samsung LED D7000 and higher, PDP D8000 and higher;
2012 - Samsung LED ES7500 and higher, PDP E8000 and higher;
2013 - Samsung LED F4500 and higher Smart TV (except F9000 and higher), PDP F5500 and higher.

They also did not ignore mobile devices (tablets and smartphones) and supported only their line:

Galaxy S3;
Galaxy Note 2;
Galaxy Note 10.1;
Galaxy Tab 2;
Galaxy S4;
Galaxy Note 8.

As you can see, the company protects its brand quite simply. By the way, some third-party developers of such applications say that Samsung changed the protocol for Smart TV models of the H series (2014), which stopped the support and development of their programs. They asked them to provide the necessary information so that support for the new H series of Samsung TVs could be included in a third-party application, but they were refused.

The installation process is not difficult at all. Download the Samsung SmartView app on your tablet or smartphone from operating system Android and install it. With the TV turned on, launch Samsung SmartView on your mobile device. The application will find Smart TV and display the model of your TV. You need to select your model on your tablet (smartphone), after which the screen of the television panel will display a code that you need to enter on your mobile device. After this, communication between digital devices will be established.

If for some reason you cannot use this software, and you only need a virtual control panel for Samsung Smart TV, then you can use, for example, the SAM application.

Universal remote management.

At the end of the article, I will give one universal program for controlling LG, Samsung, Sony, Panasonic, Vizio TVs. It works on the same principle as the software described above. That is, both digital devices must also be on the same Wi-Fi network. The installation process for the Smartphone Remote Control application is no different from others. Installation, launch, search also occurs Smart TV TV and then select the model of the found TV and use the universal remote control.

If you have anything to add to the article or would like to express your opinion about the publication, then you are welcome to comment.

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A smartphone is a thing that almost all people have. It replaced the telephone, player, camera, notebook, calendar and many other items necessary in a person’s life. Today, not a single person can imagine life without a smartphone.

A mobile phone or tablet can also replace the TV remote control. The times when volume control and program switching were done directly by pressing buttons on the TV have long been forgotten. Today, all TVs have a remote control that allows you to control them remotely without leaving the couch. Everyone knows the situation constant search TV remote control. After all, he always got lost at the most inopportune moments. People often forget to change the batteries in their remotes, causing them to respond poorly to button presses, which is annoying. It is also worth remembering about spilled liquid, which completely ruins the remote control.

A modern person always has a smartphone at hand. The ideal solution is to connect your smartphone and TV remote control. This is done using special programs and a special connection between the phone and the TV. There are two ways to connect a smartphone to a TV, which are described in more detail below.

Nowadays, the infrared port is practically not used. Many mobile phone manufacturers have stopped integrating this feature in order to save space inside the smartphone. But even now, Chinese factories produce smartphone models with an infrared port. It is used in very rare cases. Namely, for connecting a smartphone as a TV remote control.

As a rule, such smartphones have a universal remote control program installed from the manufacturer. To start using such an unusual remote control, you need to find the TV model in the program and set up contact with it. This makes the smartphone no worse than any TV remote control.

If there is no built-in program, then you can download it from the play market. It's free and easy to use.

Connecting a smartphone as a TV remote control via wi-fi

What can owners of smartphones do without a built-in infrared port? And in this case there is a way out. Can be used to connect a phone to a TV home network Internet via wi-fi. To do this, you need to connect it to the Internet in the TV settings. A program for the corresponding TV model is downloaded to the smartphone. This method has advantages over using the IR port.

Connecting via Wi-Fi allows you to control the TV at any distance where this network can reach.
Special remote control programs for a specific TV make it possible to control more functionality than a universal remote control.
This connection method is possible in the absence of the Internet using a home local network.
On the Internet you need to find a program for the remote control for any TV. These programs are free, and many of them are Russified, which makes using such programs easier.

This way, you can control children if they watch cartoons for too long. And it is possible to adjust the TV volume from the next room. It is worth noting that some programs make it possible to record the program on a smartphone, if necessary.

The smartphone has replaced many household items needed. This approach allows you to control almost everything with one mobile phone. It is convenient and accessible for anyone.

Phone as a TV remote control - 1 video

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Almost all modern TVs from LG, Samsung, Sony, Philips and others (supporting Smart TV) can be controlled (switch channels, adjust volume, launch Smart applications, etc.) using a phone or tablet. For a clear example, I’ll show you how to control an LG TV from an iPhone (everything will be the same for Android). By the way, this guide is suitable not only for LG TVs, but also for Philips, Sony, Samsung and others, the only difference will be in installing different applications (each manufacturer has its own).

In order to control the TV, it is necessary that the TV and smartphone/tablet are connected to the same local network. It is also necessary that the appropriate application be installed on your smartphone/tablet. In practice, it looks like this: you need to connect your TV to the router (via Wi-Fi or network cable) and connect to the same router from a mobile device.

There are quite a few applications in the App Store or Play Market for connecting mobile devices to a TV, both paid and free. In this example, we will look at applications that were developed by LG.

At the time of writing, there are three applications:

Links for iPhone/iPad (iOs)	Links for Android
LG TV Remote 2011 (iOs)	LG TV Remote 2011 (Android)
LG TV Remote (iOS)	LG TV Remote (Android)
LG TV Plus (iOS)	LG TV Plus (Android)