Controlling LG Smart TV
By swiping to the left, we get to the second part of TV Remote, dedicated to LG Smart TV. Here you can see the list of applications installed on your TV and launch any of them. You can also enter your LG account information and view a list of your favorite and premium apps.
TV Control Applications
Let's look at the most popular applications that will help you use your smartphone as a remote control.
TV Remote Control
Universal software that allows you to control television equipment using a smartphone. The application does not have a Russian-language version, but the intuitive and simple interface completely compensates for this flaw. Therefore, every user can master the functionality of the main menu.
Set up a wireless Internet connection or synchronize the program and devices via the IrDa interface. Then write down the IP address of the TV, and also select yours from the list of proposed models. The application developers have implemented support for popular models from leading manufacturers: LG, Samsung, Panasonic, Sharp, Akai and many others.
The software has many useful commands for controlling Android TV: power on, numeric keypad, channel switching and sound settings. There are no paid versions of the software with extended functionality, so advertisements will appear periodically.
Easy Universal TV Remote
A program for mobile phones that turns the device into a remote control. This software differs from its analogues only in its interface. Accordingly, the set of commands remains virtually unchanged. Using Easy Universal TV Remote, you can turn on the TV via your phone or change the sound, change the channel, etc.
To get started, just select one of the 3 proposed mobile device connection modes, as well as the TV model. Mostly free programs have one common drawback - there is no option to disable advertising. Accordingly, it is impossible to get rid of annoying banners that overload the smartphone’s processor and interfere with the normal use of the application, as well as to expand the functionality of the software.
Samsung universal remote control
South Korean equipment manufacturer Samsung is perhaps the most famous brand in the world. Of course, the company had no right to leave consumers without a proprietary application that would allow them to use the phone as a remote control.
The program is called Samsung SmartView, and it is presented in the form of a practical and simple utility. The main feature is the function of broadcasting images both from a smartphone to a TV and vice versa. Therefore, you can watch your favorite TV shows even when you are away from your TV device.
Naturally, it is impossible to control an LG TV or a device from any other company from this program. Immediately after the application was posted on the Play Market, the first user reviews began to appear, which were mostly negative. Users note a huge number of bugs that significantly complicate their work.
If we talk about the advantages, then it is worth highlighting the multifunctionality. The application is designed not only for TVs, but for any equipment from Samsung that is equipped with a built-in IR port.
For users who have several TVs in their home, it is possible to create a special quick access tab for each model. If additional gadgets are connected to the TV device, for example, an audio system or a game console, then using Samsung SmartView you can quickly configure the operation of the equipment within one menu.
Main functionality of the software:
- Unique remote control. The user will be able to add his own buttons for various commands, as well as set their shape, color and size. You can also install an icon on each key.
- Creating macros. Ability to customize the list of actions in one click. This could be changing channels, changing the volume, or turning on the TV.
- Create and save IR codes for various commands.
- Scanning models to set up synchronization.
- Backup. Absolutely all basic parameters and commands can be transferred to another smartphone without any problems.
- Widget for the main menu of an Android smartphone. You can control your TV device without even opening the program.
Onezap Remote
Another very practical, and most importantly inexpensive application for remote control of television equipment. The software database contains over 250 integrated devices: Samsung, Sony, LG, Bose, Pioneer and others.
Users will be able to use a pre-installed menu or create one from scratch. At the same time, they will be able to choose even the color design of the interface, the size and shape of the keys. When a DVD player is connected to the TV, the option appears to create a separate key or set of keys to control several devices.
Search
The LG TV Remote applet offers a full search across all applications, content and the Internet, just like in the TV itself. At the same time, you can forget about inconvenient input - the keyboard of your device is used to type characters.
Connection
And so, first of all, it is necessary that the TV and telephone have a common connection. The easiest way is to connect your phone and TV to the same router. Moreover, this can be done in different ways. For example, modern LG TVs can be connected to the router via an Internet cable, as I did. Or you can connect via Wi-Fi.
You can't connect your phone via wire, so just connect to your home WiFi network. If you don’t have a router, it doesn’t matter. You can use Wi-Fi Direct connection. If you don’t know how to do this, then read these detailed instructions.
LG SmartShare Control
You can view and search files in LG SmartShare, even from a PC or laptop connected to the TV, or from a connected flash drive or hard drive.
Overall, the LG TV Remote is an excellent replacement and addition to your remote control. This amazing Android TV control tool not only replaces your remote control but also adds many new features. You get convenient control of your TV in the browser and various applications and games, largely thanks to the virtual touchpad and the ability to enter characters from the keyboard of a smartphone or tablet. And feedback allows you to see a copy of the TV screen, even while in another room. You can also search and surf your Smart TV without interrupting the current playback. See the video below for more details.
iSamSmart for Samsung TVs
An application for controlling a TV from a smartphone, suitable for Samsung TV owners. It is distributed free of charge, you don’t have to pay for the basic set of functions - but you will see pop-up advertising windows from time to time. After downloading and installing, launch the applet, give it access to the options necessary for operation - just follow the system instructions. When everything is ready, a mini remote control will appear on the touchscreen. Press the right buttons and make sure that the TV responds to commands!
You can control your TV via your phone using the product for an unlimited time. You can switch between applet windows without having to restart the application.
Additional advantages of the program:
- 8 presets for quick access to your favorite channels.
- Works in home Wi-Fi network and infrared transmitter mode.
- Displays a list of channels connected to the smart TV.
You can download iSamSmart from the link.
How to control any TV from your phone - universal solutions
Download Universal TV Remote Control.
Works via Wi-Fi and infrared sensor. Use older TV models.
Peculiarities:
- View multimedia files located on the phone on the TV screen;
- Voice search;
- Launching applications.
TV Remote
Features: user-friendly interface, instant synchronization with TV. Works with older TV models. Download the utility from: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tcl.tvremote.
The application works via WiFi and IR sensor.
conclusions
In fact, the use of such a model allows you to control the TV much more conveniently compared to a conventional remote control, mouse or even keyboard.
After all, besides the fact that using the LG Magic Remote you can easily type text. And the presence of voice control provides even greater functionality.
Although, like the Google Assistant and other services that use voice, the system may not always recognize commands correctly - this can be avoided by speaking the text slowly and clearly.
You will also have to practice controlling the TV using gestures.
However, after the user gets used to using the capabilities of Magic Remote, he can hardly even imagine how to use LG TVs without this convenient gadget.
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How to control your TV from your phone without WiFi
An IR sensor does not provide the same mobility as a wireless connection. Control occurs at a distance of up to five meters. The range depends on the quality of the sensor on the TV and smartphone.
Phone with built-in IR port
The devices are equipped with an add-on in the OS. On some models, the developers have added software for controlling the infrared port. Let's look at how to control an old TV from a phone without WiFi. Xiaomi has proposed an interesting solution. Its products are equipped with a built-in IR port. Therefore, it became possible to control older TVs without a wireless connection. The system contains a pre-installed “MI Remote” application. Let's look at how management occurs. Open the program, then: Select the device:
Follow the prompts so that the system selects the control method. Use the device as a remote control. If the application database does not contain the model of the desired TV, use alternative software. Download it from Google Play.
SURE Universal Remote
Download the utility from: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tekoia.sure.activities. Click Add. Select connection type:
Further:
Test your work.
Problems with remote controls and their solutions
Problems sometimes arise when using Magic Remotes for LG TVs. Do not think that they are caused by incompatibility between the device and the television receiver.
Sometimes you can solve an issue in just a few minutes, without even contacting the service.
Although to do this, you should first figure out whether the reason for the lack of communication between the remote control and the TV is the remote control itself - point the device at the camera of any smartphone.
If you notice a red flickering light on the phone screen with the camera turned on when you press any key, the problem is most likely with the TV.
If there is no signal, there is a problem with the remote control.
Battery problems
The easiest way to fix a problem with the remote control is if it is due to dead batteries. To do this, simply remove the old power supplies and install new ones.
The frequency of replacement is reduced by using rechargeable powerful batteries.
In addition, the battery also reduces the likelihood that the battery will leak - such a situation can not only temporarily stop the operation of the remote control, but also completely disable it.
Tip: Before installing new batteries, you should test the old ones on another device - a remote control or device. If the batteries work (with the correct polarity set), then replacing them will not solve the problem with the device.
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Lost connection to TV
Another common reason is loss of connection with the TV receiver - or lack of proper connection if the remote control is connected for the first time.
After all, before you start work, you should configure both devices. And sometimes reconfiguration if for some reason the previously configured connection went wrong.
You should know: You can disable Magic Remote by holding down the Back and Home key combination for a few seconds. The result will be that the device switches to normal remote control mode - for example, to switch channels and adjust the volume.
The problem is solved by doing the following:
- Turn on the remote control;
- Press and hold the central wheel button;
- After the message about starting setup appears on the screen, wait a few seconds.
If the problem was that the parameters for connecting the remote control to the TV were incorrect, after a while a message about successful registration will appear.
After this, you can continue to use the Magic Remote as usual.
Rice. 4. Completing the automatic setup of connecting the remote control to the TV.
Other problems
Sometimes the Magic Remote may not function properly due to interference from other devices.
For example, the same remote controls, but for other TVs (even installed in a different room). Or electronic devices such as computers, and even lamps that burn too brightly.
After making sure that there are no such reasons and other serious problems (for example, a remote control that was filled with liquid or fell from a height), you can turn off the remote control and after a while check its functionality again.
If the remote control is filled with liquid, you should immediately remove the batteries from it and wipe all the microcircuits. The power supply will most likely not be restored.
And the remote control itself, after drying, sometimes starts working as usual.
You should know: The problem with remote controls breaking down a year and a half after the start of operation for virtually no reason was noted in older models. The new Magic Remotes eliminate this problem.
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