Universal Remote for All TV

FAQs

• Can I use my smartphone as a universal remote?
  Many Android phones come with an embedded infrared “blaster” that uses the same technology as old-school remotes. All you need to do is download a universal remote app like AnyMote Smart IR Remote, IR Universal Remote or Galaxy Universal Remote to use your phone to control any device that receives an IR signal.
• Can I use my phone as a remote for a non smart TV?
  Apps to Connect Your Phone to Non-Smart TVs The apps available are for both iPhone and Android, even though iPhone users will have to purchase the additional hardware: ... Lean Remote – Universal Remote Control: You'll find this app on Google Play and a comparable version on the App Store.
• Can I use my phone as a remote for my TV?
  Set up the remote control app On your phone, download the Android TV Remote Control app from the Play Store. Connect your phone and Android TV to the same Wi-Fi network. Tap the name of your Android TV.
• Do universal remotes work on all TVs?
  Can universal remotes work on all TVs? Most of the time, yes. But it'll depend on the make and model of your remote and your TV. On the whole, your universal remote should work with all TVs made in the past ten years or so.
• Do universal remote apps work on all TVs?
  Many universal remote controls work with smart TVs, but not all. If you're purchasing a remote, opt for one that claims it has smart TV capabilities — even if you don't own one — so that you're covered if you buy one down the line.
• Can I use my phone as a universal remote for a TV?
  Google recently launched a new remote-control app for Android phones that lets you control compatible Google TVs and Android TV operating system devices. You can add the remote to the Quick Settings tiles on your Android phone.
• Is there a remote control app for non-smart TV?
  One of those apps is the Lean Remote – Universal Remote Control. As ancient as non-smart TVs sound, they can still be operated by universal remotes that are compatible with most TVs. Similarly, universal remote apps for iOS and Android are both readily available that can help you replace a TV remote.