Use your smartphone as a TV remote control - how it works
If the TV remote control cannot be found again, you can use your smartphone as a remote control via the app. In this practical tip we will show you how this works.
Replace the TV remote control with the smartphone - which app do I need?
There are several apps that give you remote control. Some of these come from the manufacturer itself, but some also come from private developers:
- In general, you will need to find a remote control app for your manufacturer in the Google Play Store or app store.
- Search for the name of the TV manufacturer with the addition "remote control". Usually you get several apps suggested.
- In the app description you will often find a list of the supported models. Modern TV sets are supported almost without exception. However, if you have an older model, control via app may not be possible.
- Whether you use the manufacturer's app or that of another developer usually doesn't matter in terms of how it works. The only differences are in the range of supported models and in the user interface. In another article, we have put together the 25 best TV remote control apps for you.
- After the app is installed, you can use it directly. You do not have to make any further settings on the TV yourself.
We will show you in another article how you can use the Galaxy S4 as a remote control.