LG: Use Nexus 5 as a remote control - how it works
You can use the Nexus 5 as a remote control on some TVs. More information in this article.
Use Nexus 5 as a remote control via the app
With Android 4.4 KitKat you can use your smartphone as a remote control without any additional software - provided you have a cell phone with an infrared interface. This is not the case with the Nexus 5, which is why you can only use the smartphone as a remote control for some TV models. The conditions:
- You need a smart TV that is connected to your home network via WiFi or cable.
- An app must be available in the PlayStore for your television. This is the case, for example, with large manufacturers such as Samsung, Sony, Panasonic, Philips, Toshiba, Sharp, Metz, Loewe and LG.
That's how it's done
The Nexus 5 as a remote control:
- For example, download the "Panasonic TV Remote 2" app from the PlayStore.
- Your TV will be recognized automatically after starting the app.
- The app allows you to use even more functions than just the remote control, for example entering text in the browser of your Smart TV.
Tip: On the next pages we will introduce you to the best remote control apps for smart TVs. The apps can now do much more than just zap through the programs ...