Are you ready to binge your favorite television shows ? Now think of all the remotes living on your coffee table. one for the TV, DVD player, cable, gaming console. That is quite a collection you have got going there. Pare it down a bit by learning how to turn your smartphone or tablet into a TV remote.
1. IR blaster
Many newer mobile devices, like the Samsung Galaxy S® 5, HTC One® (M8) and LG G3, are equipped with IR blasters the same infrared tech that your old TV remote uses to communicate with your TV. If your phone has an IR blaster then download a TV remote app like Any Mote Smart IR Remote . Not only it can control your TV but also do any device that receives an IR signal set top boxes, DVD & Blue ray players, stereo equipment & even some air conditioning systems.2. Manufacturer app
Todays Smart TVs have accompanying manufacturer apps. Samsung Smart TVs, for example, are compatible with the Samsung TV Remote App. The app allows your device & television to communicate over your Wi-Fi network. Chances are if you've a Smart TV, there is an app that will turn your device into a remote.3. Get the hardware
If you are phone does not have an IR blaster, you are not out of luck. If you do not need to go channel surfing with a device like Google Chromecast or Belkin Miracast™ Display Adapter you can use compatible apps on your mobile device to cast videos, pictures & other content on your TV.The bottom line is, if you want to know how to turn your smartphone into a TV remote control & possibly even more there is an easy way.
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