I hope you understand that you won’t be able to control the old Soviet pot-bellied TV ala “Beryozka”. You can control TVs that support control via an infrared port, as well as Smart TVs equipped with WiFi.

Controlling your TV from your tablet via infrared

Almost any TV controlled with a remote control has a built-in infrared receiver. In this case, the remote control serves as an infrared signal transmitter. If your tablet has an infrared port, then the TV can receive commands from it; you just need to program the tablet to be able to control devices via the infrared port. To do this, just install and run special application. Easiest for those on a tablet software for controlling devices via an IR sensor, built-in from the factory. For example, Samsung installs a proprietary Smart Remote application on some of its tablets. However, it is not necessary to have a Samsung tablet. If your device has an IR sensor, download the proprietary application from the Smart TV manufacturer. If there are none, you can use the universal application: Galaxy Universal Remote (installed on any tablet, not necessarily Galaxy). The app is paid, but it's worth it. The version “cured” of greed is located.

Connection:

1. Download, launch the application, turn on the infrared port on the tablet;
2. We search and select the device type in the tabs, in this case “TVs”;
3. Select the TV manufacturer from the list;
4. We connect to the found equipment.

Control your TV (Smart TV) from your tablet via WiFi

It is logical to assume that not everyone owns a tablet with an infrared port. But every tablet has WiFi. In order to control your Smart TV via Wi-Fi, several conditions must be met:

1. Wi-Fi must be turned on on both devices;
2. Both devices must be on the same WiFi network (for this you will need a WiFi router);
3. You need to download a special application onto your tablet and use it to search for devices and establish a connection to Smart TV.

As for the application, this, again, can be proprietary software from the manufacturer of a smart TV, or from a third-party developer. Try some of the best among free applications to control SMART TV, if one does not work, try another:

• Remote Control for TV is a simple application with basic functionality - increase/decrease volume, change channel.
• Smartphone Remote Control - the operating principle is the same.
• Universal Remote TV differs only in a more convenient location of the controls.
• Remote Control Pro - has a minimalist interface.

All you need to do after downloading and installing the application is to go into it, select the item responsible for searching for new equipment, and then connect to the found TV. If you cannot automatically find the equipment, the Remote Control for TV application allows you to manually enter the IP address of your TV. From now on, your tablet is a full-fledged remote control for your TV.

It’s good when you can control the TV without getting up from the couch, and even better when you can do it from another room, going about your business. Cell phones have become an integral part of life, and having a TV remote control on it is very convenient. This function is provided via iPhone (iPod / iPad) or smartphone on Android based. It not only allows you to change channels, but also launch applications.

Using your phone as a remote control to control your TV, at first glance, will seem like a joke, self-indulgence, or an extra option. But, since the range of its operation is Lately expanded very much - it turned out to be very useful feature. From your smartphone you can access built-in internet browser, allowing you to quickly find the information you need and view it on the big screen. The popular video hosting YouTube and social networking resources allow you to search and view interesting videos (find out). Good screen quality, a high resolution display will provide the ability to reproduce them in good quality. Using your phone's keyboard, navigating the Internet is much easier and more convenient. Mobile pairing with the device allows you to use full functionality TV in a simplified form.

It should be noted that remote control can be carried out from a smartphone, but not all TVs may support this function. This functionality is built into modern models of medium or high price categories of equipment from such manufacturers as:

• LG in TV - smart since 2011;
• Samsung, which provided supportALL Share 2010-2011 models;
• TV from Sony 2011 with Internet access;
• Philips, where control using a mobile phone is carried out in 2010-2011 models with supportNet TV.

Limited control of the TV from the phone may be possible if the Wake-On-LAN function is available. In this case, you can turn off the equipment via your smartphone or use only navigation.

Smartphone connection algorithm

If, when purchasing, attention was not focused on the ability to control equipment via phone, you should look at the capabilities of this function in the technical documentation. If you have this functionality, you can configure your phone. Let's take a step-by-step look at how to make the TV menu more accessible.

1. In the presence of wireless communication using router with Wi-Fi support , it is necessary to produce . In the absence of this interface and using cable internet, you should connect the cable to the Ethernet connector.
2. Upload what you need Remote App application depending on the model of equipment. Each brand has an application name: for Samsung it is Samsung Remote, for Sony it is Media Remote, LG models use LG TV Remote, and Philips uses Philips My Remote.
3. Pair your TV and smartphone. A confirmation window should appear on the display remote control. If in automatic mode this did not happen, you need to go to the TV menu and enable this option yourself. Detailed settings for Iphone are listed in the article about it.

The ability to control your TV via your smartphone will be a big boon. Such a malfunction always occurs unexpectedly and causes discomfort, since switching it using the rear panel buttons is not very convenient. In addition, the phone is always at hand, it is easier to find than the remote control. This is especially common in families with children. Therefore, perhaps, instead, you should pay attention to the functionality of your smartphone.

Modern gadgets, in particular smartphones, have already moved significantly away from the original concept of “phone”, by which they were understood just 5 years ago. Now it's powerful multifunctional devices capable of the most unimaginable actions. One of them - remote control household appliances using a built-in infrared remote control. For several years now, all leading manufacturers have been providing their devices with this feature, which makes using a smartphone or tablet at home even more convenient and interesting. Let's consider the most popular programs for remote controls for gadgets.

Remote control for Sony Bravia TV

A series of remote controls are produced under the Sony Bravia brand remote control Sony equipment, in particular its televisions, which have earned great love from customers. But now you don’t have to buy the remote control itself, you just need to have an iOS or Android phone and download the corresponding application. Sony Bravia for smartphone is a virtual remote control device that is completely free and can control Sony devices without any problems.

You can use the program with equal success both on your phone and on your tablet. The use is no different from that with a physical device - the same buttons with the same location, the same response speed of the TV.

Using LG TV Remote

LG installs by default a special application called LG TV Remote. With its help, you can easily control any smart TV from this company, as well as transfer images and videos from mobile screen on a large TV display.

Main features The application is the ability to view broadcast channels directly on your smartphone, easy control of the TV remotely, control of the cursor on the screen by moving your fingers over the sensor.

Remote control for Samsung TVs

If the owner of a smartphone or advanced tablet wants to control a Samsung TV using his gadget, then there is also a special and official application for this - SAMSUNG TV & Remote (IR). The program is quite simple, control is performed with literally a few main keys located on the touch screen phone.

Philips MyRemote app

Philips is also a very popular manufacturer relatively inexpensive smart TV devices, so it is not surprising that for them, developers have created decent programs for remote control using gadgets. Philips MyRemote is an excellent full-featured program with which you can more conveniently control your TV with a mobile phone in your hands. In addition to the functions of a standard remote control, the application also has pleasant additional functions– the ability to transfer files from a smartphone to TV, a convenient text input system and more.

Philips MyRemote can also transfer not only video files to the TV, but also pictures, music, document files, etc. In the program settings you can see detailed instructions user in Russian, so there should not be any problems with its use.

Unofficial applications

Besides specified programs, there is also a huge list unofficial applications from a variety of developers who also easily replace remote controls. Here are just a few of them:

Each user has the right to try these applications himself and choose exactly what suits him best.

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Possibilities modern smartphone, are limitless. Almost any technical task, whether we do a complex one computational work, or we just want to “teach” the gadget new capabilities, we can solve it in a few taps on the screen. Let's talk about how you can control your TV using an Android mobile gadget. This may be necessary if the original remote control has failed and there is no way to quickly replace it.

Not so long ago, in order to turn on the TV from a smartphone, you had to have special technical knowledge, but now it is enough to install a special Android application. The TV must have certain functions that can be used to establish a connection between the TV and the smartphone:

• Smart TV. Allows you to connect to your TV via Wi-Fi
• IR port
• Bluetooth module

The corresponding modules must be installed in the phone.

Large manufacturers such as LG, Panasonic or Samsung develop applications specifically for their models. We will look at universal programs for Android that turn a smartphone into a control panel various models TVs.

TV Remote Control

OS version: Android 2.2 or later
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Cost: Free

A universal application that allows you to control your TV from your phone. The program does not support the Russian language, but even a novice user can understand the simple menu. All you need to do is set the connection mode (IR or Wi-Fi), enter the IP address of the TV and install the desired model.

The application supports a huge number of TV models, including:

• Samsung
• Panasonic
• Vizio
• Sharp
• Funai
• JVC and many others

The application has a basic set of commands for a TV: a power button, a numeric keypad, buttons for switching channels and sound settings. The application does not have a paid advanced version, so advertisements will appear on the control panel from time to time.

Remote control

OS version: Android 4.0.3 or later
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Cost: Free

A convenient application that turns your smartphone into a TV remote control. In the settings, just select the connection mode: via infrared or Wi-Fi. In the second case, the program itself can determine the IP address of the TV and connect to it. The phone program allows you to manage models from seven manufacturers:

• Samsung
• Toshiba
• Panasonic
• Phillips
• Sharp

The application developers claim that new TV models are added with each update.

The TV is controlled from a smartphone through a simple menu in which you can select the signal source (TV or AV), enter the TV menu, switch channels using the numeric keypad or individual soft buttons, and adjust the sound.

The application does not have a paid version, so you cannot disable pop-up ads.

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Easy Universal TV Remote

OS version: Android 2.3 or later
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Cost: Free

A smartphone application that turns your Android device into a TV remote control. It differs from previous programs only in its interface: with its help you can control the sound, change channels and turn off the TV.

To get started, you need to select one of three connection modes and your TV model.

Most free applications have one main drawback - they cannot disable advertising. You can get rid of annoying banners and significantly expand the functionality of your smartphone as a TV remote control by installing paid applications.

Galaxy universal remote control

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Cost: 219 rubles

A universal application for a smartphone that allows you to turn your gadget into a remote control not only for your TV, but also for any household appliance with a built-in IR port.

If there are several TVs in the house, the application user can make bookmarks for each model for quick access Anytime. If you connect additional equipment to the TV, such as amplifiers or gaming consoles, Universal remote can be configured for each device from one menu.

The application has extensive functionality:

• Unique control panel. The user can add his own command buttons, set their shape, size and color, and set his own icon on each button.
• Creating macros. Ability to customize a list of actions for one click. This could be turning on the TV, switching to a certain channel, increasing the volume.
• Create and save custom IR command codes
• Scanning device models to configure phone alignment
• Backup. All settings and commands can be transferred to another phone.
• Widget for the home screen of an Android smartphone. You can control the TV without even going into the application.

If the application is found to be incompatible with specific model TV, the developers have provided a system for returning money paid for the program.

OneZap Remote

OS version: Android 4.0 or later
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Cost: 172 rubles

A convenient and inexpensive application that allows you to turn your smartphone into a TV remote control. The program database contains 250 integrated devices:

• Samsung
• Denon
• Pioneer
• Onkyo and so on

The application user can use either a preset menu or create his own by choosing the color scheme of the interface, the size and shape of the buttons. If you have a DVD player connected to your TV, you can create a separate button or set of buttons to control both devices.

Trends in the development of modern technologies lead to the fact that soon all processes in the house can be controlled using mobile device. TVs are no exception, which can now be controlled using a smartphone or tablet. Thus, a mobile device is also a remote control for an Android TV.

To use the gadget while watching movies and other television content, several conditions are required. The first of these is to ensure that your devices meet modern standards. The TV must support Smart TV technology, and the smartphone or tablet must operate based on operating systems.

By completing simple settings, you can easily control your TV while watching videos. This is very convenient, since there is no longer any need to use the regular remote control that comes with the TV. In addition, you can always stay in touch: even while watching a movie, any call or message will not go unnoticed.

It should be noted that on a smartphone or tablet running on the operating system Android, you will need to install a special application. It is gratifying that such programs are mostly free.

Control your Smart TV using an Android tablet or smartphone

What is the popular Smart TV technology?

Controlling your TV using a tablet or smartphone is only possible if it supports the currently popular Smart TV technology. It represents the integration of the Internet into modern electronic devices, including televisions and receivers digital broadcasting. The technology fundamentally changes the principles of operation of such devices, since users have the opportunity to search for a wide variety of media content directly on the Internet, in the list of available cable and satellite channels, TV memory or removable media connected to the device.

Smart TV has turned the simplest TV into a “smart” device, which has significantly increased its functionality. Today, TVs have become more than just devices designed for watching streaming broadcasts. television channels available in the region or provided by cable and satellite television. Today, TV has become the most convenient tool for viewing video and photographic materials on a large screen, which has many advantages over a regular laptop or computer monitor, which often have a much smaller diagonal.

Needless to say, the task of your mobile gadget, be it a smartphone or tablet, is to optimize the control of a modern TV? In addition, the mobile device will help the user in situations where the regular remote control is lost or does not work correctly.

You just need to select and install the right application on your Android to easily search for the necessary media content and view it on the big screen. To successfully receive the signal, the TV must be equipped with a Wi-Fi module. It can be built into the device or purchased and connected separately. There are special adapters that help you connect wireless Internet via USB or RJ-45 connection.

After you have successfully tested the Internet on your TV, you can begin setting up your mobile gadget. The most important step is choosing an application. The ease of using a smartphone or tablet as a remote control depends on how correctly the application works.

Convenient Remote Control for TV application

A popular remote control program for Android TV is called Remote Control for TV. It is widespread due to its ease of use. You can download and install Remote Control for TV for free in the store Google Play. For many users, it will be a pleasant bonus that the developers have excluded little-used functions from the program. The application allows you to quickly adjust the sound and select TV channels.

Remote Control for TV can sync your mobile device with your TV by connecting via Wi-Fi connection, using the infrared port or IR Blaster mode. We recommend using a Wi-Fi connection - as practice shows, it causes the least number of problems.

The advantage of Remote Control for TV is that it supports most modern models TVs. All the user has to do is set the appropriate settings, after which the program will be able to control the device to watch the video. The creators of the program provided one very important function - manually entering the IP address of the TV. This feature helps in situations where the connection is not established automatically.

The most demanding users of the application still found one drawback in it - the presence of advertising. But you must admit that for the opportunity to use the program for free, you can put up with such measures from the developers. In general, we can conclude that Remote Control for TV has gained popularity among users thanks to its very convenient, uncluttered interface and compatibility with a large number of modern TVs, on which Smart TV technology has been implemented. We recommend testing the application on your smartphone or tablet. It is possible that this particular program will be your choice.

Smart TV Remote for controlling Samsung devices

We recommend using the following application for owners of Samsung TVs. It's called Smart TV Remote. As in the first case, it can be installed through the Google Play store. Users should note that there are two versions of the program. One of them - Smart TV Remote - is intended for smartphones, and tablet owners should download SmartTV Remote Tab.

The program is free. Users claim that Smart TV Remote quickly detects the TV model and connects to it. The application supports such series of devices as B, C, D, E and F. It should be noted that in 2014, Samsung made changes to the communication protocol, due to which the application does not support series such as H and J.

Many users will like the application interface, which fits on one screen. The buttons have a nice appearance. In addition, users can add buttons for their favorite channels to the main screen of the application, which increases the speed and ease of use of the program. You can also create a convenient menu on the Smart TV Remote widget, where user-customized TV channel icons are added. Now you don’t have to log into the app to switch broadcasts interesting programs. You can set your own images for buttons, and by default, logo images will be downloaded from the Internet automatically.

Among the advantages of the program, one can also note the ability to enter text using, operating on the Android base. Among the disadvantages, some cite the inability to control the application using gesture commands. At the same time, we believe that the functionality of the program allows you to fully perform all necessary actions while watching TV and without gestures. Therefore, Smart TV Remote is an excellent choice for owners of equipment from the South Korean concern Samsung.

Controlling LG TVs

If you have a TV from LG, then you won’t have any problems choosing an application that will help you control your device. We recommend using LG TV Plus. This Android application, like a TV remote control, supports a large number of device models, full list which are presented in the program description in Google store Play. A version of the application for Apple devices is also available in the App Store.

LG TV Plus completely replaces the conventional remote control. Users no longer need to purchase the LG Magic Remote separately. The program allows you to launch applications installed on Smart TV. LG TV Plus shows users a list of recommended TV shows, popular movies and other content. If you don't have time to watch your favorite TV program, you can put it on your wish list so you can return to watching it at a convenient time. In addition, LG TV Plus provides many other benefits, including reminders and viewing of TV programs in the near future.

The program interface has a beautiful and clear appearance, a logical structure and allows you to perform quick setup your TV. To use the application you need.

For owners of LG TVs, we suggest testing another popular and very convenient application, which is called LG TV Remote. It is also free and helps you use your smartphone as a remote control. The application is suitable for device models released in 2012–2014. LG TV Remote supports a unified search that will always allow you to find the necessary media content. Convenience is ensured by text input via a standard keyboard. Hot keys allow you to quickly adjust the volume. Synchronizing your smartphone and TV using this program is very quick and easy. We recommend testing it to all owners of LG TVs.

It is quite possible that Newest technologies sooner or later will lead to the synchronization of all gadgets with one mobile device. Smart TV technology and TV control using a mobile device have already taken the first step towards this scenario. Today, it is enough to install an application on your smartphone to be able to easily and quickly control your TV without using the usual remote control.

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