If you don’t know how to connect your phone to your TV via WiFi, we will gladly tell you how to do it. The whole process takes only 2-3 minutes. Read our instructions below:
Method 1: Connecting via a router
First of all, you need to establish a connection between the TV and the WiFi router, and then on the TV you need to activate the function with which the phone will connect to it.
Let's see how to do this using the example of the most popular brands of smart TVs:
Lg
To connect your phone to your LG TV via WiFi, you need to:
- go to the TV menu and go to the "Connections" tab
- activate SmartShare function
- select a phone among the devices available for connection.
After that, you can choose what exactly needs to be done from your phone or smartphone - duplicate the screen, control the TV or access files.
Samsung
Connecting your phone to a Samsung TV via WiFi is similar to connecting to LG, only instead of the SmartShare function, you will need to activate the AllShare function.
Sony
The most convenient way to connect to a Sony Smart TV is from smartphones of the same company, for example, c. To connect on the TV itself, you do not need to configure anything - everything will happen automatically, but in the phone you need to go to Menu -> Settings -> Xperia Connections and select the item Duplicating screen... After that, in a new window, you need to click on the Start button and the smartphone itself puts on the TV and connects to it.
Connecting your phone to the TV usingWiFi Direct
This method is used if there is no router at home, and you need to establish a connection directly between the phone and the TV.
Step 1. Find in the smartphone in the section of wireless networks and connections, the WiFi Direct function and activate it.
Step 2. In the TV menu, on the "Network" or "Connections" tab (depending on the model), find and activate the WiFi Direct function. Some of the TV models have a special button on the remote control to launch Yandex.Direct.
Step 3. Select a phone from the list of devices available for connection and confirm the connection.
As you can see, everything is quite simple. Nevertheless, if you do not understand something, ask a question in the comments - we will try to help.
Well, the TV code can be controlled without getting up from the couch, and even better, when it can be done from another room, going about your business. Mobile phones have become an integral part of life, and having a TV remote on it is very convenient. This function is provided via iPhone (iPad / iPad) or Android smartphone. It provides not only the ability to switch channels, but also launch applications.
Benefits of mobile control
At first glance, using your phone as a remote control to control your TV seems like a joke, pampering, or an unnecessary option. But, since the range of its operation has recently expanded very much - this turned out to be a very useful function. From your smartphone you can access built-in internet browser that allows you to quickly find the information you need, as well as view it on the big screen. Popular video hosting YouTube, social networking resources allow you to search and view interesting videos (find out). Good screen quality, a high resolution display will provide an opportunity to reproduce them in good quality. It is much easier and more convenient to navigate the Internet using the phone keypad. Mobile pairing with the device allows you to use the full functionality of the 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 category equipment from manufacturers such as:
- LG in TV - smart since 2011;
- Samsung that provided supportALL Share 2010-2011 models;
- TV from Sony 2011 with Internet access;
- Philips, where mobile control is carried out in 2010-2011 models with supportNet TV.
Limited control of the TV from the phone may be available with the Wake-On-LAN function. In this case, it will be possible to turn off the equipment through a smartphone or use only navigation.
Smartphone connection algorithm
If, when purchasing, attention was not focused on the ability to control equipment via the phone, you should look at the capabilities of this function in the technical documentation. With this functionality, you can customize the phone. Let's take a step-by-step look at how to make the TV menu more accessible.
- If you have a wireless connection, use Wi-Fi router, you need to produce. In the absence of this interface and using cable Internet, you should connect the cable to the Ethernet connector.
- Upload what you need Remote App app depending on the model of equipment. For each brand there is an application name: for Samsung it is Samsung Remote, for Sony it is Media Remote, LG TV Remote is used in LG models, Philips My Remote is used in Philips.
- Pair your TV and smartphone. The remote control confirmation window should appear on the display. If this did not happen in automatic mode, you must go to the TV menu and enable this option yourself. for Iphone are listed in the article about it.
The ability to control the TV via a smartphone will be a big boon when. Such a malfunction always arises unexpectedly and causes discomfort, since it is not very convenient to switch it using the buttons on the rear panel. In addition, the telephone is always at hand, it is easier to find it than the remote control. This is especially common in families with children. Therefore, perhaps, instead, it is worth paying attention to the functionality of your smartphone.
Nowadays, smartphones are quite widespread and have become a part of our daily life. And the more time passes, the more “smart” and advanced they become. However, along with the development of phones and tablets, consumer demands for mobile devices are growing at an even higher rate. And if earlier the device, which can call and send SMS, satisfied almost all requests, now it is not enough for us to get access to the World Wide Web from Android and the ability to use various applications for work and leisure.
One of the innovations that the developers came up with was the connection of the phone to the TV. Agree that watching movies, playing games and chatting with friends on a huge screen is much more convenient than on a phone. But a TV with such a filling for such actions would turn into a computer, and this would greatly affect its cost. In our case, there is a combination of a decent-sized display and the hardware of a smartphone or tablet - cheap and cheerful. Apple set the fashion for this with its iPhone, where a similar function was implemented via Wi-Fi using a specially connected set-top box. Other manufacturers also did not lag behind and stuffed their devices with similar options. Now we will talk about them in more detail.
There is no limit to the possibilities - we watch videos and photos on the big screen
How can you connect
There are several ways to connect your smartphone to your TV:
- HDMI is the most common and convenient option for gadgets with the Android system, which, if there are appropriate cable outputs, allows you to transfer not only data, but also a picture with sound;
- USB is an old and reliable method using the wire that comes with all devices. This allows you to avoid additional financial and time costs for its search and purchase. But in this way, only data can be transmitted, and it is not possible to view media files;
- RCA - well-known "tulips", differ from HDMI in that a separate cable is responsible for each option;
- Wi-Fi is the most modern and convenient wireless option, which has undeniable advantages and allows you to implement the entire package of options.
The most convenient way
We will now talk about how to connect a phone or tablet to a TV via Wi-Fi. For the purposes of interest to us, both special programs have been developed, which are produced by the manufacturers themselves in order to connect devices of the same brand to each other, and universal, suitable for gadgets of various brands.
All specially designed programs for connecting a phone or tablet to a TV are widely available and completely free. Once installed on the device and connected via Wi-Fi, they are automatically synchronized and do not require additional configuration. The main condition is that the network must be the same to which the TV is connected. Here is a small list of them:
- Sony TV SideView;
- LG TV Remote;
- Philips MyRemote;
- Panasonic TV Remote 2;
- Toshiba Remote.
The most common universal programs are MediaServer, DLNA Server and UPnP. We install them on a smartphone or tablet, connect the TV to Wi-Fi, enable wireless access for both devices - and enjoy. However, sometimes some brands of TVs and phones do not want to connect.
And the most in a universal way connecting your tablet or smartphone to the TV via Wi-Fi is the Wi-Fi Direct function. The main condition for this type of connection is its presence on both devices, and the contact will be carried out directly - via Wi-Fi without connecting through a router. On the phone, go to the menu: "Device settings" - "Wireless networks and connections" - "Wi-Fi Direct" - and activate this function. On the TV: "Menu" - "Network" - "Wi-Fi Direct" - and select the required device. We confirm on the smartphone the permission to access another device - and you're done!
Finally
Living in the modern world, it is necessary to keep up with technological progress and keep pace with the times. The ability to connect a tablet or smartphone to a TV is one of the skills that will make your life much more comfortable. After spending a little time and effort to do the above steps, you will get great pleasure in the future. After all, technologies are created for us humans.
If you have a modern TV that connects to your home network via Wi-Fi or LAN, then most likely you have the opportunity to use your Android and iOS phone or tablet as a remote control for this TV, all you need is to download the official application from the Play Store or App Store, install it and configure it for use.
This article is an example of setting up a remote control for a Sony Bravia TV on a phone, as well as briefly about the official applications with remote functions for LG, Samsung and Philips TVs. Note that all these applications work over the network (i.e., both the TV and smartphone or other device must be connected to the same home network, for example, to one router - it doesn't matter, via Wi-Fi or LAN cable). You may also find it useful:,.
Note: there are universal remotes in app stores that require the purchase of a separate IR (infrared) transmitter for the device, but they will not be considered in this article. Also, the functions of transferring media from a phone or tablet to TV will not be mentioned, although they are implemented in all the programs described.
Sony Bravia TV Remote for Android Phones and iPhones
I'll start with Smart TV from Sony, since I have just such a TV and, having lost the remote control (and there is no physical shutdown button on it), I was forced to look for an application in order to use my phone as a remote control.
The official remote control application for Sony equipment, and in our particular case, for the Bravia TV is called Sony Video and TV SideView and is available in the app stores for both Android and iPhone.
After installation, at the first start, you will be asked to select your TV provider (I do not have one, so I chose the first one that was offered - this does not matter for the remote control), as well as a list of TV channels, the program for which should be displayed in the application ...
After that go to the application menu and select "Add device". The network will search for supported devices (the TV must be turned on at this time).
Select the desired device, then enter the code that will be displayed on the TV screen at this time. You will also see a request about whether to enable the ability to turn on the TV from the remote control (for this, the TV settings will change so that it is connected to Wi-Fi even when it is turned off).
Ready. The remote control icon will appear in the top line of the application, clicking on which will take you to the remote control options, which include:
- Standard Sony remote (scrolls vertically, occupies three screens).
- On separate tabs - touch panel, text input panel (only work if a supported application or settings item is open on the TV).
In case you have multiple Sony devices, you can add them all to the app and switch between them in the app menu.
You can download the Sony Video and TV SideView Remote from the official pages of the applications:
LG TV Remote
The official iOS and Android remote control app for LG Smart TVs. Important: There are two variants of this app, for TVs released earlier than 2011, please use LG TV Remote 2011.
After launching the application, you will need to find a supported TV on the network, after which you can use the remote control on the phone (tablet) screen to control its functions, change the channel and even take screenshots of what is currently shown on the TV.
Also, on the second screen of the LG TV Remote, the functions of accessing applications and transferring content using SmartShare are available.
You can download the TV remote control from the official app stores
Samsung Smart View and Samsung TV and Remote (IR)
For there are two official applications - the remote control. The second one is intended for phones with a built-in IR transmitter-receiver, and Samsung Smart View will fit any phone and tablet.
Also, as in other such applications, after searching for a TV on the network and connecting to it, you will have access to remote control functions (including a virtual touch panel and text input) and transfer of media content from the device to the TV.
Judging by the reviews, the application does not always work as it should, but it's worth a try, besides, it is possible that by the time you read this review, the shortcomings have been fixed.
Philips MyRemote
Naturally, all the standard functions of such applications are also present: watching online TV, transferring video and images to the TV, managing saved recordings of programs (the remote control application for Sony can also do this) and in the context of this article - remote control of the TV, as well as its configuration ...
Official Pages Philips MyRemote downloads
Unofficial TV remotes for Android
When searching for TV remotes for Android tablets and phones on Google Play, you come across a lot of unofficial applications. Of those that with good reviews, they do not require additional equipment (they are connected via Wi-Fi), applications from one developer can be noted, which can be found on their FreeAppsTV page.
The list of available - applications for remote control of TVs LG, Samsung, Sony, Philips, Panasonic and Toshiba. The design of the remote control itself is simple and familiar, and from the reviews we can conclude that basically everything works as it should. So, if for some reason the official application did not suit you, you can try this version of the remote control.
In one of the articles, we considered the question of how to unlock an Android phone if you forgot your graphic password.
The possibilities of a modern smartphone are endless. Almost any technical problem, whether we are doing complex computational work, or just want to "teach" the gadget new features, can be solved in a few taps across the screen. Let's talk about how you can control your TV using a mobile gadget on Android. This may be needed if the original remote control is out of order 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 with which you can establish a connection between the TV and the smartphone:
- Smart TV. Allows you to connect to your TV via Wi-Fi
- Infrared port
- Bluetooth module
The corresponding modules must be installed in the phone as well.
Large manufacturers such as LG, Panasonic or Samsung develop applications specifically for their models. We will consider universal programs for Android that turn a smartphone into a remote control for various TV models.
TV Remote Control
OS version: Android 2.2 or later
Download
Cost: Free
A universal application that allows you to control your TV from your phone. The program does not support Russian, but even a novice user can understand the simple menu. It is enough to configure the connection mode (infrared or Wi-Fi), register the IP address of the TV and set 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 the basic set of commands for the TV: power button, numeric keypad, buttons for switching channels and setting the sound. The app does not have a paid extended version, so ads will appear on the control panel from time to time.
Remote control
OS version: Android 4.0.3 or later
Download
Cost: Free
A handy 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 software allows you to manage models from seven manufacturers:
- Samsung
- Toshiba
- Panasonic
- Phillips
- Sharp
The developers of the application assure that new TV models are added with each update.
Controlling the TV from a smartphone is carried out through a simple menu in which you can select a signal source (TV or AV), enter the TV menu, change channels using the numeric keypad or separate soft buttons and adjust the sound.
The app doesn't have a paid version, so you won't be able to disable pop-up ads.
Other Fly smartphones
On our website you can find a catalog with the rest of Fly smartphones on Android.
Easy Universal TV Remote
OS version: Android 2.3 or later
Download
Cost: Free
A smartphone app that turns an Android device into a TV remote control. It differs from previous programs only in the 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 the three connection modes and the TV model.
Majority free apps they have one main drawback - you cannot disable ads in them. You can get rid of annoying banners, as well as significantly expand the functionality of your smartphone as a TV remote control by installing paid applications.
Galaxy Universal Remote
Download
Price: 219 rubles
A universal application for a smartphone that allows you to make a gadget a remote control not only for a TV, but also for any household appliances with a built-in infrared port.
If there are several TVs in the house, the user of the application can bookmark each model for quick access at any time. If additional devices are connected to the TV, such as amplifiers or game consoles, the 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, set their own icon on each button.
- Creation of macros. The ability to customize a list of actions for one click. This can be turning on the TV, switching to a certain channel, increasing the volume.
- Create and save custom IR command codes
- Scan Device Models to Set Up Phone Alignment
- Backup... All settings and commands can be transferred to another phone.
- A widget for the home screen of an Android smartphone. You can control your TV without even going into the application.
If the application turns out to be incompatible with a specific TV model, the developers have provided for a refund system for the money paid for the program.
OneZap Remote
OS version: Android 4.0 or later
Download
Price: 172 rubles
A convenient and inexpensive application that makes it possible to make a TV remote control out of a smartphone. The program database contains 250 integrated devices:
- Samsung
- Denon
- Pioneer
- Onkyo and so on
The user of the application can use both the preset menu and create his own by choosing the color scheme of the interface, the size and shape of the buttons. If a DVD player is connected to the TV, it is possible to create a separate button or set of buttons to control both devices.
Hello readers of the blog of the ComService company (Naberezhnye Chelny)! In this article, I will tell and show you how your smartphone or tablet can be controlled operating system Turn Android, or iOS into a multifunctional remote control for LG TV with Smart TV function.
Let's start by saying that there is a very cool, proprietary remote for LG TVs called the LG Magic Remote. With it, you can control your TV with the cursor, get quick access to applications, Smart TV, etc.
But this remote control is not included with all TVs (it probably does not come with it at all, except for a special offer), but you need to buy it separately. It is not cheap, somewhere around 500 UAH. (2000 rubles).
There was no such remote control with my LG 32LN575U TV, but it supports working with it (the TV may not yet support the LG Magic Remote).
But, if you have a smartphone (tablet) on iOS, or Android, then you don't need this expensive accessory in the form of a branded remote control! LG has created special application called L G TV Remote... You can install this application on your smartphone or tablet. As far as I know, it is only available for Android and iOS.
Install the application and start connecting devices.
We connect the smartphone to the TV
So, first we need your phone and TV to be Connected to the same network... Or will we use technology "Wi-Fi Direct"... Let's go in order.
If you have installed and configured Wi-Fi router then this is very good. Your smartphone is probably already connected to it via Wi-Fi. Then, it remains only to connect to this very network. This can be done via Wi-Fi (there is detailed instructions), or via a cable from the router.
This means that our TV and phone must be connected to the same network.
If you do not have a network (router) at home
In this case, you can connect your mobile device to the TV using the "Direct" technology. This technology allows devices to be directly connected.
LG TV Remote
So, if we have established a connection between the devices, then we can launch LG TV Remote. Open the program on the smartphone and press the button "Device Scan".
The TV must be on!
If all is well, then the program will find our TV. We select it.
At this moment on the TV screen (in the lower right corner) the code should appear.
We enter this code on the phone.
After that, a window with a user agreement will still appear, just click the button "Accept".
Everything can be controlled by your TV!
The coolest thing is, of course, the cursor. You just move across the smartphone screen, and the cursor moves across the TV screen. And on the right there is a virtual roller for scrolling, at the bottom there are buttons for adjusting the volume, a back button and a button for moving icons. Like this:
On the screen from which you can control the cursor, a button in the form of a game joystick is also available (see the screenshot above). If you click on it, then a joystick will open, which can be used to control in games.
On the main window, you can see two buttons for switching channels and two for adjusting the volume. And 6 more buttons that allow you to quickly access such functions:
- Launching Smart TV Access to the list of applications Launching 3D Digital panel for switching channels Opening the channel list (if I'm not mistaken, I just don't have an antenna connected and this button is not active) And selecting a signal source
If you move the screen to the left, a window with three icons will open:
Premium
- - access to applications from the premium section.
My Apps
- - You can view all the applications that are installed on your TV and launch the one you need right from your phone.
SmartShare
- is an application that allows you to connect to your TV different devices and manage media content. I will try to write about this in more detail in a separate article.
Afterword
I really liked the application! It works stably, connects and configures very easily.
Today it has just been updated, and it has become even more beautiful and convenient.
Using the Smart TV function when you can control the cursor is much better and more enjoyable. In the same browser, navigating the sites is much more convenient. And for this it is not at all necessary to buy an expensive accessory. I'm talking about the LG Magic Remote now.
You can always ask your questions in the comments. I will help with all I can:)! Good luck!
LG TV Remote is an application for controlling Smart TVs 2012 and newer. It is a universal remote control, the memory of which contains TV control commands grouped by modes. The program is dual-mode.
Demo Mode
In the Show Demo mode, the user will learn how to use the universal remote control using intuitively simple commands in a few minutes. A choice of remote control from a smartphone (LG TV Remote for Phone) or a tablet (LG TV Remote for Tablet) is offered. For ease of use, the owner can create an account. To do this, you need to click the record icon, enter your login (address Email) and original password. Usage account eliminates the need to re-enter data the next time you open the application.
The user can turn on and off the sound on the TV. The camera allows you to enter the TV screen capture mode. Button commands make the following actions available:
- Hot keys for changing channels and changing the volume level.
- Turn on the Smart Menu on the TV screen.
- View the list of My Apps Android applications.
- Enable / disable 3D mode.
- Dial the channel number.
- Playlist of the general and favorite channel list.
- Input source list Input.
Homepage
The following functions are available to the user on the Home page:
- My Apps is a collection of pre-installed apps.
- Premium - a set of content for connecting to the Internet.
- Smart Share - a list of videos and photos contained on all electronic devices connected to the TV.
- On now - a list of popular channels available for online viewing. In this function, there is the possibility of contextual search of the channel needed by the user using the Smart Text input system.
Contextual search will allow you to find and study information about the programs that are available to the owner of the device. In addition, using the arrow at the bottom of the screen, the user can navigate to the windows of the control sensor for the pointer on the Magic Remote TV screen or the game pad.
Work mode
In the Device Scan mode, the TV model is selected, the remote control is connected and configured. For models released after 2013, QuickMemo screen capture mode is available. It allows you to add text and graphics to your TV screen. Advantages of the program:
- Simplicity and ease of management.
- The presence of a Russified menu.
- The ability to view content on the TV screen from various devices.
The disadvantages include the lack of on / off mode, which makes it impossible to control the on and off of the TV directly from a smartphone or tablet.
Almost all modern TVs LG, Samsung, Sony, Philips and others (supporting Smart TV) can be controlled (change channels, adjust the volume, launch Smart applications, etc.) using a phone or tablet. For an illustrative example, I'll show you how to control an LG TV from an iPhone (for Android, everything will be the same). By the way, this guide is suitable not only for LG TVs, but also Philips TVs, Sony, Samsung and others, the only difference will be in the installation of different applications (for each manufacturer its own).
In order to control the TV, it is necessary that the TV and smartphone / tablet are connected to the same local network... It is also necessary that the corresponding application be installed on the smartphone / tablet. In practice, it looks like this, you need to connect your TV to a router (via Wi-Fi or a network cable) and connect to the same router from a mobile device.
V App store Store or Play Market quite a few applications to connect mobile devices to the TV, both paid and free. V this example will consider applications that have been developed by LG.
At the time of this writing, there are three applications:
| Links for iPhone / iPad (iOs) | Links for Android |
| LG TV Remote 2011 (iOs) | LG TV Remote 2011 (Android) |
| LG TV Remote (iOS) | LG TV Remote (Android) |
| LG TV Plus (iOS) | LG TV Plus (Android) |
LG TV Remote 2011 - this application should be used for TVs manufactured in 2011
LG TV Remote - this application is suitable for TVs released in 2012-2013.
LG TV Plus - This application is for TVs released in 2014 and later with Web OS.
More detailed information you can find in the description for each application.
In my case, I am using an LG TV with Web OS, so I will talk about setting it up next.
Attention!!! So that there are no problems with the connection of mobile devices and control, we recommend update TV firmware .
After installation, launch the application and turn on the TV you want to connect to.
Allow the program to send you notifications.
Click the "Start" button.
Accept the license agreement.
The program will scan the network for TVs and indicate them in the program. Select the one you want, in this case it is one.
A pin code appears on the TV.
Enter it on your phone / tablet.
As a result, you will see a control menu, which is quite easy to understand.
Please note that there is more than one menu. In one of them, you can launch the Smart application or switch the input to another device.
