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The possibilities of a modern smartphone are endless. Almost any technical task, whether we are doing complex computational work, or just want to “teach” the gadget new features, can be solved in a few taps on the screen. Let's talk about how you can control your TV using a mobile gadget on Android. This may be needed if the original remote control is out of order and there is no way to quickly replace it.
Not so long ago, in order to turn on the TV from a smartphone, one had to have special technical knowledge, but now it is enough to install a special Android application. The TV must have certain functions that can be used to establish a connection between the TV and a smartphone:
- Smart TV. Allows you to connect to your TV via Wi-Fi
- IR port
- Bluetooth module
The corresponding modules must also be installed in the phone.
Large manufacturers such as LG, Panasonic or Samsung develop applications specifically for their models. We will consider universal programs for Android, which turn your smartphone into a remote control for various TV models.
TV Remote Control
OS version: Android 2.2 or later
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Cost: Free
A universal application that allows you to control your TV from your phone. The program does not support the Russian language, but understand simple menu even a novice user can. It is enough to set the connection mode (IR port or Wi-Fi), register the IP address of the TV and install the desired model.
The application supports a huge number of TV models, including:
- Samsung
- Panasonic
- Vizio
- Sharp
- Funai
- JVC and many more
The application has the basic set of commands for the TV: power button, numeric keypad, buttons for changing channels and adjusting the sound. The application does not have a paid extended version, so ads will appear on the control panel from time to time.
Remote control
OS version: Android 4.0.3 or later
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Cost: Free
A handy application that turns your smartphone into a TV remote control. In the settings, just select the connection mode: via infrared or Wi-Fi. In the second case, the program itself can determine the IP address of the TV and connect to it. The phone program allows you to manage models from seven manufacturers:
- Samsung
- Toshiba
- Panasonic
- Phillips
- Sharp
The developers of the application assure that new TV models are added in each update.
The TV is controlled from a smartphone through a simple menu where you can select the signal source (TV or AV), enter the TV menu, change channels using the numeric keypad or individual soft buttons and adjust the sound.
The application does not have a paid version, so pop-up ads cannot be disabled.
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Easy Universal TV Remote
OS version: Android 2.3 or later
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Cost: Free
A smartphone app that turns your Android device into a TV remote control. Differs from previous programs only an interface: with its help you can control the sound, change channels and turn off the TV.
To get started, you need to select one of three connection modes and a TV model.
Majority free apps combines one major drawback - they can not turn off ads. You can get rid of annoying banners, as well as significantly expand the functionality of your smartphone as a TV remote control by installing paid applications.
Galaxy universal remote
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Cost: 219 rubles
A universal application for a smartphone that allows you to make the gadget a remote control not only for a TV, but for any household appliances with built-in infrared port.
If there are several TVs in the house, the application user can make bookmarks for each model for quick access Anytime. If you have connected additional devices such as amplifiers or gaming consoles, Universal remote can be configured for each device from one menu.
The application has extensive functionality:
- Unique control panel. The user can add his own command buttons, set their shape, size and color, set their icon on each button.
- Creating macros. Ability to set up a list of actions on one click. This can be turning on the TV, switching to a specific channel, increasing the volume.
- Creating and Saving Custom IR Command Codes
- Scanning device models to set up phone alignment
- Backup. All settings and commands can be transferred to another phone.
- Widget for the home screen of an Android smartphone. You can control your TV without even opening the app.
If the application is found to be incompatible with specific model TV, the developers have provided a system for the return of money paid for the program.
OneZap Remote
OS version: Android 4.0 or later
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Cost: 172 rubles
A convenient and inexpensive application that allows you to make a TV remote control from your smartphone. The program database includes 250 integrated devices:
- Samsung
- Denon
- Pioneer
- Onkyo and so on
The user of the application can use both the preset menu and create his own by selecting color scheme interface, size and shape of buttons. If a DVD player is connected to the TV, it is possible to create a separate button or a set of buttons to control both devices.
Modern TV models have more and more useful and user-friendly features. One of them is to control the TV from a mobile phone instead of a conventional TV remote control.
At different manufacturers this function is implemented in different ways, so in this article we will only talk about how to use a mobile phone as a remote control for an LG TV.
For starters, you should make sure your TV supports this feature, as most older TVs don't have it. We will not consider the option of switching channels through the infrared port of the phone, because in most modern smartphones he is not. We will consider the use official apps from TV manufacturers, specifically an application for LG TVs.
To given function to work, your TV should at least have access to the Internet, via cable or Wi-Fi. Also, your TV and phone must be connected to the same home network(i.e. to one router in your home).
So, in order to connect your phone as a remote control to your TV, do the following.
Download the app to your smartphone
First of all, you need to download an application to control your TV using your smartphone. Download the LG TV Remote app. The application is free and has a version for both (click on the name operating system your phone to go to the store Apple Store or Google Play).
Here it is worth adding that if you have a TV 2011 release, then you need to download another application - LG TV Remote 2011. If your TV 2014 or newer - find and download the app LG TV Remote-webOS.
Launch the app and turn on the TV
In the second step, turn on the TV and make sure it is connected to the same network as your mobile phone (or tablet). Launch the application on your phone and click on the button "Device Scan" to start searching for nearby TVs.
Choose your TV
As a result of the search, all found TVs connected to your home network will be displayed on the mobile phone screen. Select desired by clicking to its name.
Enter the code in the application
After selecting the desired TV, a message will appear on its screen with 6 digit code, which must be entered into the application on mobile phone to verify rights.
After successfully entering the code, the devices will be paired and you will be able to use all the basic functions of your TV from your phone.
And if you still do not have a modern TV with Internet access and other Wi-Fi, it may be time to get one, because now they are quite inexpensive, for example, here - notus.com.ua/Televizory. TVs are getting smarter and more convenient every year, and in order to use all the modern chips, you now have to change them for new ones much more often than before.
Today, in order to control the TV, it is not always necessary to have a remote control at hand. Enough simple smartphone. An ordinary phone is quite capable of coping with the task of controlling a TV device. All you have to do is download it to your smartphone. special application, and connect it to the TV. After that, the user will have the opportunity to remotely control the TV directly from the phone.
Ways to control the TV through a smartphone
There are two main ways to control your TV through your smartphone. The first way 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 multifunctionality, which allows the user to look at big screen absolutely any media resources presented on the Internet. It is also possible to run applications installed on a smartphone or tablet, including games. This technology makes it possible to regular TV real Smart TV. Of the minuses, it is necessary to highlight the mandatory Wi-Fi connection and the rapid decrease in battery power on the phone.
In the second case, the smartphone replaces the conventional remote control and allows the user to control the TV device through a special application. In this case, it is not always necessary WiFi connection, 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 in case of loss or breakdown of the TV remote control.
How to connect smartphone to TV
To connect your phone to as Smart TV both devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network. The easiest way to connect is through WiFi Direct. Below is step-by-step instruction how to switch two devices:
- First, enable Wi-Fi Direct on your phone. To do this, go to " Additional settings"and find a suitable item (for some models, this option is located in" Settings wireless connection” or “Network settings”). After switching on WiFi features Direct device will be ready to be paired with the TV.
- The next connection step is to set the option on the TV. To do this, go to the settings and enable Wi-Fi Direct. Then choose from the list possible connections model desired smartphone and make the switch.
- After the above steps, a message will appear on the phone about the possibility of connection. After confirming it, the setting is considered complete.
To connect your phone as a remote control, you must first download a special application (specific programs will be discussed below). Then connect the device to the same WiFi networks same as TV and switch between smartphone and TV. A message should appear on the device screen stating that remote control, after which the setting is considered complete. In some cases, setting remote access must be turned on on the TV yourself through the menu of the corresponding function.
Selecting an app to control your TV
In order to use your smartphone as a remote control, you need to install a special application. There are several of these programs, below are the most popular of them.
TV Remote Control
The most versatile application that provides control of almost all modern models of TV devices. In order to connect to the TV, in the application you need to enter its IP address and select suitable model from the suggested list. Since the application supports all models of the most popular brands such as Samsung, Sony, LG, Akai, etc., there should be no connection problems. The program also provides features such as turning the device on / off, a numeric keypad, settings for connected connections, audio settings and channel switching.
Of the minuses, it should be noted the absence Russian version. However, the application has quite clear interface, and it will not be difficult for the user to understand the functionality of the program even without an interpreter.
Of the minuses, it should be noted the inability to control TVs of another brand. Also, many users note poor optimization and a large number of errors that occur when using this application.
Onezap Remote
Given paid app contains a base for more than two hundred different models of devices. The utility allows you to change the control menu by changing the size and shape of the keys, as well as the color scheme and style. There is also an option to create additional keys to switch between devices or control them at the same time.
ATTENTION! The only downside for users may be the download fee. Google Play 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 any special skills and knowledge from the user. All utilities have an intuitive interface that even a child can handle. Also, this function of smartphones is indispensable in the event of a breakdown or loss of the remote control.
To date Appliances has become an integral part of our daily lives. If earlier devices functioned separately, today they form a whole ecosystem by their interaction with each other. Recently, household appliances are becoming smarter, and their functionality is becoming more extensive. Previously, it was difficult to imagine that we could plan and manage laundry in washing machine or adjust the lighting in the house using a smartphone, or use your smartphone as a TV remote control, but today these possibilities are available to everyone.
In this article, we will look at how to control the TV from your phone. To do this, we need a TV with support for Smart TV technology. You can find out about the support of this technology on the manufacturer's website. If you bought a TV in the last two years, on average price segment TV market, most likely, this technology In stock. Quite often, the purchase of a remote control for a Smart TV must be carried out separately, such a remote control will cost up to a couple of thousand rubles. Also, if the remote control breaks down, we can use our smartphone. Using the phone is much more convenient for typing than using the remote control.
As previously mentioned, we need a TV with smart technology TV and smartphone running operating Android systems or iOS. We can control the TV with wireless network Wi-Fi or infrared, if the latter is available on your phone.
First we need to install an application on our smartphone to control the TV. To do this, we should go to Google Play or AppStore, write the brand of our TV in the search line and add Smart TV to it (Example: Samsung Smart TV). We find an application from our manufacturer and install it on our smartphone.
Since I have a Samsung TV, I installed samsung app smart view.
The application allows us to view images, watch videos from the phone on the TV screen, use the smartphone as a remote control, and much more.
The functionality of manufacturers' applications is similar everywhere. Let's take a look at all the necessary steps to set up TV control.
After installing the application, we need the phone and TV to be connected to the same network. We connect our TV and smartphone to the Wi-Fi router.
If there is no router:
- You can use a laptop as such an access point and distribute Wi-Fi from it.
- We use Wi-Fi technology Direct on our smartphone and TV, and pair them between them.
After connecting the devices to the same network, you need to launch the application, you need to search for our TV in it. Next, select our TV and click Connect. Enter the password for pairing devices. After connecting, the TV control functions will become available to us.
Samsung Smart View. Smart TVs have become extremely popular among users today. This is not surprising, since they have huge amount capabilities, one of which is to control the TV via a smartphone, as well as use files stored on a Windows PC, tablet or any other portable device.
Televisions of such well-known brands as Samsung are in particular demand. This is not surprising, because the equipment of this company has long proved that their equipment is not only of high quality, but also very convenient to use. So, for example, the owners modern TVs from Samsung with Smart TV function can connect their phone of the same company with it and view the video stored on the smartphone through the big screen without installing a special program for this.
At the same time, if you have a smartphone from another manufacturer, you can also connect it to Samsung Smart TV. All you have to do is install the Samsung Smart View app. It is also necessary that your phone works on the basis of the Android operating system.
By setting Samsung program Smart View on your mobile device, you will have access to the following features:
- TV Remote - This mode allows you to use your smartphone or tablet as a remote control. When you turn on this function, you will see all the buttons on your screen that are available on a regular remote, so it will be quite easy to get to the necessary functions. If you need to enter text in any field, an on-screen keyboard will appear on the screen of your mobile device.
- Dual View - thanks to this feature, you can watch TV programs through your tablet or phone. This is especially handy if you're busy in another room but want to see how your favorite TV show or sports program ends. In addition, using this mode, you can watch videos and audio recordings stored on your PC or mobile device through the TV. However, it should be taken into account that the signal will slow down for about 10 seconds.
- Bluetooth PowerON - with this function, you can use your phone to turn the TV on and off, which must be connected via Bluetooth at that time. However, please note that some TVs may not have this feature. They just won't see your smartphone.
- Game Remote - this option, embedded in the Samsung Smart View program, will allow you to turn your mobile device into a convenient controller with which it will be much easier to control characters. In addition, this function can work both in idle and in full mode. The latter mode supports a gyroscope, thanks to which it will be enough to simply tilt and turn the tablet or smartphone in one direction or another to control during the game.
- Smart - Thanks to this feature, you will be able to use Smart Hub widgets on your phone, which can be quite convenient and interesting.
- Sleep mode - using this program, you can put the TV into sleep mode. At the same time, the screen and sound will not work for him, and you can continue to watch TV shows through a tablet or other mobile device.
Samsung Smart View for Android
In order to install and configure the Samsung Smart View program on your phone or tablet, you first need to download this program through Play Store or from our website.
After you download Samsung Smart View to your smartphone, the installation of the app will start automatically. After the installation is completed, you can enter the program and configure it. To do this, you will need to connect to common network Wi-Fi and search for the TV by pressing the Refresh button. If the smartphone does not find the TV, then you should make sure that they are connected to the same network and everything is working correctly. After the phone detects Smart TV, you will need to select it from the list and connect to it.
Now you can use all the functions of this application available to you and view the video stored in your phone on the big screen. It is worth noting, however, that not all of the functions and features described above may be visible to you. It depends on how up-to-date the version of the program is installed on your phone, as well as on the year of release. samsung tv Smart TV.
In addition, when watching a video, the program can slow down and delay the broadcast of the signal for about 10 seconds. The same will happen when viewing television programs from the phone. The signal will also not keep up, and the video will lag behind by the same 10 seconds.
Download remote control app for Samsung TVs - Samsung Smart View for Android you can follow the link below.
Developer: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Platform: Android 4.1 and above
Interface language: Russian (RUS)
Condition: Free (Free)
Root: Not needed