Having a lot of objects in the house is not the best, because we often lose them and cannot find them. Among these we also put the remote controls for TVs, decoders, DVD players, etc. But our telephone comes to the rescue, which among other things, can replace the remote control. In fact, the mobile phone can work with remote control both on a specific TV brand and for a device such as a Smart TV.
It doesn't matter if your mobile has Android or iOS operating system, but a lot will depend on the brand and model of the mobile phone you own, as its specifications and configurations can vary in this, up to compatibility with some technologies.
By itself, what is debatable is in which system it is easier to use this option, as Android is much more adaptable and friendly when it comes to customizing the mobile or installing applications to modify it.
Index
- Do I need an app to turn my mobile into a remote control?
- What is the way to turn my mobile into a remote control?
Do I need an app to turn my mobile into a remote control?
If your mobile is unable to do this on its own or does not come with a pre-installed app, you can always use a third party app
You are free to do this, of course, only if the app is compatible with your software and with the TV you want to connect to your mobile. Here we will offer you some information on some of the most recommended apps for Android and iOS for this purpose. Let's start with some Android apps:
Mi Remote controller per Android
Application that was recently developed by Xiaomi and is compatible with any Android device; This app offers us the control of televisions, mainly from large manufacturers such as LG, Samsung, Sony among others, as well as air conditioners, Blu-ray or projectors of these brands.
Furthermore, if your mobile phone does not have infrared sensors you can use it for any Smart TV that can be used with standard protocols via a WiFi network. This app is free and has more than 10 million downloads.
Remote control remote control for Android
It is an application that has become popular on Google Play, has excellent references and today has thousands of users, and with this we can get an idea of how reliable it is; Besides connecting with your TV, you can use it to control many other devices such as cameras, players and any other compatible with this app.
According to its specifications, this app is designed to control up to nine hundred thousand devices with the cellphone alone, it also offers you the ability to simplify these actions to activate multiple devices with a single click. This application brings integrated ads and purchases.
Once we know the best options for Android, let's see what remote control applications we have for iOS devices:
Smart TV remote control for iOS
This is easily found in the App Store of your iPhone, to use it you must be connected to the same WiFi network as the TV and this must be Smart TV for this to work. This app is very easy to use thanks to its very practical interface and is compatible with the most popular TV brands.
Universal TV remote control for iOS
It's an app that it works in two ways, Through the infrared sensors of your mobile phone to connect with the TV in the traditional way, or through the WiFi network in the case of a Smart TV. In addition to buttons to change channels and increase volume, there is an interactive keyboard to control playback, advanced recordings or access help and information options with ease.
What is the way to turn my mobile into a remote control?
Now we will see how to make your mobile manage to become a command. Technology today has worked many miracles, the fact that your mobile phone, an indispensable tool for many today, has more and more uses in everyday life is amazing.
To get started you need to know if your phone is able to connect to the TV through its infrared sensors (which are present in most Android phones)
Just go to the specifications of your mobile to see if it has this type of sensor. In case your mobile doesn't have them, you can only do it with apps that work with a Smart TV.
For Android devices
In the case of two Android devices, you will most likely be able to do this with ease, as the vast majority of new phone models can be connected to the TV in the traditional way with its infrared sensors.
These may also have an application for this built in from the factory, it would be enough to go into the tools to start using this function. If you don't have one, you can download it at any time, some TVs are also compatible with 'Android TV remote control '', this would be the most recommended option.
For mobile phones with iOS system
In the case of the iPhone this can only be achieved through apps that work with Smart TVs, as these have no infrared, making the use of the remote control more limited
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