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Among the commonly, temporarily misplaced items that we own is the
remote control to the television. Known to hide in couch cushions, under
furniture, and even in uncommon places such as where it should be in
the end-table drawer, the TV remote is sometimes just not around when
you need it.
This simple device is often taken for granted. Now, however, we can use smartphone applications to control the television for those times when the remote is no where to be found.
The majority of remote control apps in both the Android Marketplace and iPhone AppStore require a bit too much, as you need to purchase an actual receiver for both your phone and the television in order for the apps to work.
This is simply a bit of overkill for most people, as most people are not going to purchase a device in which they must plug a receiver into the charging port of their iPhone, turn the iPhone around, and setup an extra remote receiver with their TV, simply to have an extra remote.
Next time you have the AppStore or Marketplace open on your smartphone, try performing a more specific search, rather than just using the terms “remote” or “universal remote.” By including the manufacturer name of your specific television, you will likely find a free app that doesn’t require you to purchase any special receivers. For example, “LG remote” for LG televisions.
The majority of TV manufacturers have smartphone apps available that will let you use your smartphone as a remote for your TV. The catch is, most of the time, you must have a newer television to take advantage of this technology. If you do not have a flat panel television, the app will likely not work.
LG, for example, has an app available that will operate on all LG televisions that were manufactured in 2011 or newer. They don’t necessarily have to be LG Smart TVs, according to LG, but they do have to be newer television sets.
Aside from TV support, LG also claims that the remote will work with dedicated Blu-ray players and other select devices also.
Not all television manufacturers have yet released an app, but most of the major vendors have. Here are some additional apps that may interest you:
Instead of an app, Vizio decided to just make their own smartphone.
Thank you for stopping by the site for today’s post. Although very simple, today’s guide may be a good tip for the next time you misplace your television remote. It could also be used in those times where your wife or husband demands control of the actual television remote. Just get out your smartphone, and you too have a remote of your own. If anyone knows of any other apps for other TV vendors, not just LG, Samsung or Sony, feel free to leave a link in the comments section to help others.
This simple device is often taken for granted. Now, however, we can use smartphone applications to control the television for those times when the remote is no where to be found.
The majority of remote control apps in both the Android Marketplace and iPhone AppStore require a bit too much, as you need to purchase an actual receiver for both your phone and the television in order for the apps to work.
This is simply a bit of overkill for most people, as most people are not going to purchase a device in which they must plug a receiver into the charging port of their iPhone, turn the iPhone around, and setup an extra remote receiver with their TV, simply to have an extra remote.
Next time you have the AppStore or Marketplace open on your smartphone, try performing a more specific search, rather than just using the terms “remote” or “universal remote.” By including the manufacturer name of your specific television, you will likely find a free app that doesn’t require you to purchase any special receivers. For example, “LG remote” for LG televisions.
The majority of TV manufacturers have smartphone apps available that will let you use your smartphone as a remote for your TV. The catch is, most of the time, you must have a newer television to take advantage of this technology. If you do not have a flat panel television, the app will likely not work.
LG, for example, has an app available that will operate on all LG televisions that were manufactured in 2011 or newer. They don’t necessarily have to be LG Smart TVs, according to LG, but they do have to be newer television sets.
Aside from TV support, LG also claims that the remote will work with dedicated Blu-ray players and other select devices also.
Not all television manufacturers have yet released an app, but most of the major vendors have. Here are some additional apps that may interest you:
Instead of an app, Vizio decided to just make their own smartphone.
Thank you for stopping by the site for today’s post. Although very simple, today’s guide may be a good tip for the next time you misplace your television remote. It could also be used in those times where your wife or husband demands control of the actual television remote. Just get out your smartphone, and you too have a remote of your own. If anyone knows of any other apps for other TV vendors, not just LG, Samsung or Sony, feel free to leave a link in the comments section to help others.
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