Applications surprise with their capabilities: in addition to entertainment, they perform useful features, for example, a TV remote control.
IN Google Play there are many programs. Let's look at the best ones and tell you how it works.
The appearance of most resembles a regular “sofa tool” - number buttons, volume buttons and channel scrolling buttons, menu keys, and so on.
The first thing you need to make sure is whether the TV has an Internet connection. If yes, and you have a Smart TV, then everything is great. Otherwise the function is not available. Applications work over a Wi-Fi connection, and the smartphone and TV must be connected to the same network.
Universal Applications
Google Play offers you to download a free remote control of several types. Having tried more than a dozen highly rated utilities and positive reviews, you can see that they are far from ideal. Most do not work, giving the following reasons:
- There are no programs, extensions, or updates installed on the device. The following is a link to their installation.
- Unable to connect to the TV: “No connection”, “The TV is not connected to this Wi-Fi connection" Or it simply hangs in the search for an indefinite period of time without results.
- The TV models listed do not include the make and model you require. The application is minimized.
Luckily, there are some nice exceptions, like the AnyMote Universal Remote.
After installation, the program quickly finds the desired TV, and a request to connect a new device appears on the screen.
After confirmation, the tool completely replaces the conventional remote control.
Specialized remote controls
Remote controls for specific TV brands installed on an Android device work flawlessly. We tested this using the example of TV Remote for Samsung.
Through the menu you need to go to “Settings” and select “Automatic TV detection”. The program will begin a search, upon completion of which the result will appear. Click “Ok” and use the new remote control!
The best option is when the TV and smartphone are made by the same company. Offer to download similar application for such a pair can be found on the company’s official website, and in some smartphones it is even a standard utility.
The remote control on your smartphone is very convenient! If the basic one is out of order or the batteries are low, the application will save you.
Possibilities modern smartphone, are limitless. Almost any technical problem, whether we are doing complex computational work, or simply want to “teach” a gadget new capabilities, can be solved with a few taps on the screen. Let's talk about how you can control your TV using an Android mobile gadget. This may be necessary if the original remote control has failed and there is no way to quickly replace it.
Not so long ago, in order to turn on the TV from a smartphone, you 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 the smartphone:
- Smart TV. Allows you to connect to your TV via Wi-Fi
- IR port
- Bluetooth module
The corresponding modules must be installed in the phone.
Large manufacturers such as LG, Panasonic or Samsung develop applications specifically for their models. We will look at universal programs for Android that turn a 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 even a novice user can understand the simple menu. All you need to do is set the connection mode (IR or Wi-Fi), enter 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 others
The application has a basic set of commands for a TV: a power button, a numeric keypad, buttons for switching channels and sound settings. The application does not have a paid advanced version, so advertisements 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 convenient 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 application developers claim that new TV models are added with each update.
The TV is controlled from a smartphone through a simple menu in which you can select the signal source (TV or AV), enter the TV menu, switch channels using the numeric keypad or individual soft buttons, and adjust the sound.
The application does not have a paid version, so you cannot disable pop-up ads.
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Easy Universal TV Remote
OS version: Android 2.3 or later
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Cost: Free
A smartphone application that turns your Android device into a TV remote control. It differs from previous programs only in its 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 your TV model.
Most free applications have one main drawback - they cannot disable advertising. You can get rid of annoying banners and significantly expand the functionality of your smartphone as a TV remote control by installing paid applications.
Galaxy universal remote control
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Cost: 219 rubles
A universal application for a smartphone that allows you to make your gadget a remote control not only for your TV, but also for any household appliances with built-in IR port.
If there are several TVs in the house, the application user can make bookmarks for each model for quick access Anytime. If you connect additional devices to the TV, 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, and set his own icon on each button.
- Creating macros. Ability to customize a list of actions for one click. This could be turning on the TV, switching to a certain channel, increasing the volume.
- Create and save custom IR command codes
- Scanning device models to configure 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 the TV without even going into the application.
If the application is found to be incompatible with specific model TV, the developers have provided a system for returning 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 turn your smartphone into a TV remote control. The program database contains 250 integrated devices:
- Samsung
- Denon
- Pioneer
- Onkyo and so on
The application user can use either a preset menu or create his own by choosing the color scheme of the interface, the size and shape of the buttons. If you have a DVD player connected to your TV, you can create a separate button or set of buttons to control both devices.
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Hello everyone, dear readers. In this article I have made a selection of very useful applications, namely, a selection of programs for controlling the TV from your mobile device(smartphone or tablet computer) based operating system Android.
You can download most of the applications from this collection to your Android gadget, completely free, using the links provided.
So, let's not waste time, but move on directly to the selection itself.
Very good, and most importantly - free applications, a remote control for controlling your TV from an Android device. In fact, the application performs one simple function, but I will still note some advantages of this application:
- This software remote control supports more than a hundred models of various televisions (TV). I think it won't be difficult for you to find your model;
- A very easy to use interface that visually resembles a regular control panel. I am sure that even a complete beginner in this matter can understand the program.
Another good and functional application (remote control) two of yours Android mobile gadget. The tool allows you to turn your mobile gadget (smartphone or tablet) into a remote control remote control. To do this, your device must have an infrared port or be connected to Wi-Fi. I will note some of the features:
- The application supports, according to the developers, more than 90% of all TV models (television sets) on the market;
- If it is possible to connect the TV and device to one Wi-fi networks, then you can work through it.
A functional tool for controlling a TV from a mobile device based on the Android operating system. The application, like the previous two, is absolutely free and does not require additional donations. Of the opportunities widely presented in this proposal, it would be correct to note the following:
- The program’s interface is very easy to learn and will allow even a person who has not previously dealt with such tools to understand the intricacies of its operation;
- According to the developers of this software– the remote control supports more than 220,000 various models televisions (television sets) and home theaters.
A very easy-to-use tool (remote control) for comfortable control of your TV from your Android mobile gadget. Among the advantages and obvious advantages of this software, I would like to note the following:
- According to the developers themselves, this application supports the vast majority of TV models on the market in 2016;
- Compatible with devices and Smart TVs TV.
And closing our selection today is a paid tool (remote) developed by Moletag. Of course, if the application is paid (and it costs 219 rubles), then it has very atypical functions. I will list the main ones:
- It is possible to control not only the TV, but also other devices, such as an air conditioner;
- Fully customizable interface;
- There is a very wide variety of different possibilities, you can see everything on the application page on Google Play.
That's all I have for today. Was the article useful for you? Found the app you were looking for? If yes, then I will be very grateful if you share URL link on this article in your accounts in in social networks. See you.