Today, to control the TV, it is not always necessary to have a remote control at hand. A simple smartphone is enough. An ordinary phone is quite capable of coping with the task of controlling a TV device. To do this, just download a special application on your smartphone 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 your TV via smartphone
There are two main ways to control your TV through a 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 watch on the 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 allows you to make a real Smart TV from a regular 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, a Wi-Fi connection is not always necessary, however, the functionality of such a connection is much 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 a smartphone to a TV
In order to connect the phone as a Smart TV, both devices must be in the same Wi-Fi network. The easiest way to connect is through Wi-Fi Direct. Below is a step-by-step instruction on how to switch two devices:
- First, turn on Wi-Fi Direct on your phone. To do this, go to "Advanced Settings" and find the appropriate item (for some models, this option can be found in "Wireless Settings" or "Network Settings"). After turning on the Wi-Fi Direct function, the device is ready to pair with the TV.
- The next connection step will be to configure the option on the TV. To do this, go to the settings and turn on Wi-Fi Direct. Then select the model of the desired smartphone from the list of possible connections and make a connection.
- After the above steps, a message about the possibility of connection will appear on the phone. After confirmation, the setting is considered complete.
To connect your phone as a remote control, you first need to download a special application (specific programs will be described below). Then connect the device to the same Wi-Fi network as the TV, and make the connection between the smartphone and the TV. A message about the possibility of remote control should appear on the device’s screen, after which the configuration is considered complete. In some cases, the remote access setting should be enabled on the TV independently through the menu of the corresponding function.
Choosing an application to control your TV
In order to use the smartphone as a remote control, you must install a special application. There are several data programs, the most popular of them are presented below.
Tv remote control
The most universal application that provides control of almost all modern models of TV devices. In order to join the TV, in the application you need to enter its IP address and select the appropriate model from the list of proposed ones. 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 on / off the device, a numeric keypad, settings for connected connections, audio settings and switching channels.
Of the minuses, the lack of a Russian-language version should be noted. However, the application has a fairly intuitive interface, and it is not difficult for the user to understand the functionality of the program without a translator.
Easy Universal TV Remote
Another universal software that has all the same functionality but has a slightly modified interface. The application is also capable of switching channels, remotely turning the device on and off, setting up sound and entering data using the numeric keypad.
ATTENTION! The application is free, therefore, during its use advertising may appear, which is a definite minus and interferes with comfortable operation.
Samsung Universal Remote
The proprietary application for TVs of the same name brand was created in order to provide users with more convenient control of the device, as well as to add additional functions. The main difference between this application and universal analogues is the ability to broadcast images from the smartphone screen to the screen of the TV device, and vice versa.
An undoubted advantage of this utility is the ability to interact not only with Samsung TVs, but also with other equipment of the same brand. The only condition is the presence of an infrared port on the managed devices. For easier switching in the program there is a function of scanning devices for quick connection. This option facilitates the connection between devices many times.
Of the minuses, it is worth noting 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
This paid application contains the 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 the option of creating additional keys for switching between devices or controlling them simultaneously.
ATTENTION! The only downside for users may be the download fee. On Google Play, the price for applications is 170 rubles.
Benefits of controlling your TV with a smartphone
Speaking about the advantages of such an interaction between the two devices, it should be said that controlling the TV through the 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 feature of smartphones is indispensable in the event of a breakdown or loss of the remote control.
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