Can I use my iPhone as a smart TV remote?

With the Apple TV Remote in Control Center, you can control your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

Can I use my iPhone as a universal remote?

The short answer: Yes. You’ll need to download an app and purchase a few pieces of equipment, but using your phone as a universal remote is no longer a tech dream. TVs, DVD players, cable boxes and stereos use an infrared (IR) signal to know when to do things like change the channel or play the DVD.

How do I turn my iPhone into a remote control?

How to Use Your iPhone as a TV Remote

  1. Download the relevant iOS app for your cable provider from the App Store.
  2. Launch the app.
  3. Login with your cable account credentials.
  4. Turn on your TV and cable box.
  5. Select the button for the remote interface.

What happened to remote app on iPhone?

Apple removed the TV Remote app from the App Store in late 2020, changing the way you can control your Apple TV with your iPhone. But don’t worry — it’s still easy. In October 2020, Apple rolled out an iOS update that discontinued and removed the TV Remote app from the App Store.

How can I use my iPhone as a TV remote without WIFI?

Here is what you need to do turn your phone into a universal remote:

  1. Find out if your phone has an in-built IR blaster.
  2. In case it does not, get an external IR blaster.
  3. Download one of the many IR-compatible TV remote apps on your Android or iOS device.
  4. Configure the network settings to your liking.

How can I use my phone to control my TV?

Use your phone as the remote for your Android TV

  1. On your Android phone, open the Google TV app .
  2. Near the bottom right, tap Remote .
  3. At the top, tap Scanning for devices.
  4. Choose your device.
  5. To complete pairing, follow the instructions on your phone and TV.
  6. After pairing, you can use your phone or your remote.

How do I get remote app on my iPhone?

If you don’t see the Apple TV Remote icon in Control Center on your iOS or iPadOS device, you can add it manually.

  1. On the iOS or iPadOS device, go to Settings > Control Center, then tap Customize Controls.
  2. Tap the Add button. next to Apple TV Remote in the More Controls list to add it to Control Center.

How do I control my Smart TV with my phone?

How do you connect your phone to a Samsung TV remote?

How To Use Samsung Remote App?

  1. Download Samsung TV remote app in App Store.
  2. Make sure the app & your Samsung TV are on the same network.
  3. Let the app search for your TV.
  4. Connect & enjoy.