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How to control a TV from a smartphone

January 25, 2020

All right, code can be controlled by the TV, without getting up from the couch, and even better, when it can be done from another room, doing their business. Mobile phones have become an integral part of life, and having a TV remote control on it is very convenient. This feature is provided via iPhone (iPоd / IPad) or an Android-based smartphone. It not only allows you to switch channels, but also run applications.

Advantages of mobile management

Use your phone as a remote control to control your TV, at first sight, seem like a joke, pranks or an extra option. But, since, the range of its operation has recently expanded greatly - that is, it turned out, very useful feature. You can access the built-in Internet browser from your smartphone, which allows you to quickly find the information you need, and view it on the big screen. Popular YouTube video hosting, social networking resources allow you to search and watch interesting videos (find out, how to output video from iphone to tv). Good screen quality, high resolution display will allow you to play them in good quality. Navigating the Internet is much easier and more convenient with the phone's keyboard. Mobile pairing with the device allows you to use the full functionality of the TV in a simplified form.

It should be noted, from the smartphone remote control can be carried out, but not all TVs can support this feature. This functionality is built into modern models of medium or high price category of equipment from such manufacturers, as:

  • LG in TV - Smart with 2011 year;
  • Samsung, which provided support for the ALL Share model 2010-2011 years;
  • TV from Sony 2011 year with Internet access;
  • Philips, where control by means of the mobile phone is carried out in models 2010-2011 years, with Net TV support.

Limited control of the TV from the phone may be available with the Wake-On-LAN function. In this case, through the smartphone you can turn off the equipment or use only navigation.

Smartphone connection algorithm

If when buying attention was not focused on the ability to control equipment over the phone, you should see the possibilities of this function in the technical documentation. In the presence of such functionality, you can customize your phone. Consider step by step, how to make tv menu more accessible.

  1. If there is a wireless connection, using a router with Wi-Fi support, you need to connect the device to the network. In the absence of this interface and the use of cable internet, the cable should be connected to the Ethernet socket.
  2. Download the necessary Remote App application depending on the model of technology. There is a program name for each brand: for Samsung it is Samsung Remote, для Sony — Media Remote, LG models use the LG TV Remote, в Philips — Philips My Remote.
  3. Connect the TV and smartphone. A window confirming the remote control should appear on the display. If this does not happen automatically, you need to go to the TV menu and turn on this option yourself. Detailed settings for the iPhone are described in the article on its connection to the TV.

The ability to control the TV via a smartphone will be a great find when the remote control breaks. This fault always occurs unexpectedly and causes discomfort, as to switch it by means of buttons of the back panel it is not absolutely convenient. In addition, the phone is always at hand, it is easier to find, than the remote control. This is especially common in families, where there are children. So, perhaps, instead of selecting a new remote control, you should pay attention to the functionality of your smartphone.