In addition, this application also allows you to use mobile devices to control Smart TV Samsung

Samsung Smart View Features

TV remote control function

Control your TV using the Smart View app Samsung Smart TV is possible even without a remote control remote control.

Playing content from a mobile device

Connect your mobile device to your TV and select videos, pictures or even music. The selected content will be immediately played on the TV.

Create your own playlists to always have your favorite videos, photos and music at your fingertips.

Playing content from your computer

Add content files or even an entire folder from your computer to Smart View and start playing the entire list with one touch.

※ When adding a video with subtitles, you can use the corresponding function.

View content on your Samsung Smart TV

You can view the contents of any devices connected to it on your TV.
※ Contents of connected devices can be accessed through the media panel available on 2013 and 2014 Samsung Smart TV models,and through the “MY CONTENT” application, available on Samsung models Smart TV 2015
※ The app may not be available in some regions.
※Netflix streaming subscription required.

Using Smart View

Supported Devices

• Smart TV 2011 models LED D7000 and later, PDP D8000 and later.
• Mobile devices Android OS 4.1 and later.
  iOS 7.0 and later
• Computers running Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10 (32 and 64 bit versions) CPU Intel Pentium 1.8 GHz or higher (recommended Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or higher) 2 GB RAM (recommended) VGA adapter supporting 1024 x 768 resolution, 32-bit or higher

Control your TV from your phone or tablet. Quite recently, such an idea seemed something impossible, and even stupid. Today, the ability to control your TV using your phone doesn’t seem so fantastic, does it? Every modern person has a smartphone, so why not make it a replacement for the remote control? Apparently, the same thoughts came to the equipment manufacturers who brought the idea to life. As you might have guessed, a smartphone can replace the usual push-button remote control. I propose now to figure out how the TV is controlled, and what is needed for this.

What do you need to control your TV from your mobile phone?

Fortunately, the times when a simple task on devices had to be done with a bunch of dances with a tambourine are becoming a thing of the past. Equipment manufacturers today are trying to make the operation of their products as convenient and simple as possible with a processor. You no longer have to study forums trying to find out how to get your phone to replace a regular remote control. We will need the bare minimum: modern smartphone and TV, as well as software. All.

It is clear that all this will not work thanks to air, although, if you look at it from the point of view regular user, then this is approximately what happens. We, as advanced users, understand that to connect mobile phone and TV we need some kind of technology.

Wi-Fi connection

The most common, despite the emergence of new ones, remains Wi-Fi. Manufacturers install a wireless interface in everything possible. Therefore, in most cases, a modern TV does not remain deprived; I am already silent about smartphones, even the cheapest ones. As a rule, only TVs with Smart TV support Wi-Fi, a kind of operating system that turns it into a more functional device. That is, it will not be possible to control an old TV with a picture tube via Wi-Fi without additional devices. Which ones?

Android smart consoles, which have the capabilities of a small computer or tablet, come to the rescue. And now, you already have Wi-Fi. True, you can only control the TV-Box interface - you won’t be able to switch channels.

Xiaomi with IR port controls old TVs

Interesting solutions are offered by the well-known company Xiaomi, which is famous for its inexpensive, high-quality smartphones with productive hardware and other features. Chinese developers, namely they are engaged in the production of these mobile devices, decided that a modern gadget cannot do without an infrared port. These are the same sensors that have been installed in TV remote controls for decades.

Yes, the majority Xiaomi smartphones who got an infrared port can easily control televisions, even old ones that can only dream of Wi-Fi. Moreover, they can control other equipment: air conditioners, projectors, etc. Therefore, if you still have a TV from the early 00s, and the remote control has long been lost, you can buy Xiaomi phone, prolonging his life.

Concerning software, then there is nothing complicated here either. Don't think that you have to connect your TV to your computer by running some programming environment. Everything is simple: download the application to your smartphone (for operating Android systems on Play Market, iOS - App Store), we pair the mobile phone and TV, customize everything for ourselves, and enjoy the work done.

To begin with, you can search official applications for a specific TV. We bought a model from LG, look for information on the manufacturer’s website. The TV is from a little-known company, then we are looking for universal applications whose names contain something like Remote Control or Remote TV. We'll talk about universal applications below.

If you decide that you do not want to depend on Wi-Fi, and purchased a smartphone from Xiaomi with an infrared port, then you will not have to do any additional actions at all. The manufacturer has already done everything for the user. The Mi Remote application must be installed on your smartphone. Quite convenient and easy to learn. We go in, pair it with the desired TV and you can forget about the remote control.

Which app should you choose?

So, you now know what you need to control your TV using your smartphone or tablet. Next, I suggest you consider popular applications, and then we’ll move on directly to the connection process. And we will analyze applications mainly for Android devices, because they have a lot of universal utilities that are suitable for any technology, and branded ones in bulk. In addition, most of them are also available for iOS.

Let's start with the proprietary applications that the company offers when releasing a line of TVs. It is clear that only fairly large manufacturers who are able to allocate money for the development and support of the program can boast of such support. Of these, we immediately remember Samsung or LG. And yes, they provide their users with proprietary utilities for controlling TVs.

Controlling LG Smart TV from your mobile phone

The first ones in line are LG TVs. The company has been producing them for quite a long time, developing many modern low-cost solutions that occupy a significant market share. It is not surprising that they were one of the first to release an application for controlling TVs from a smartphone, and more than one. For models that were introduced before 2011, the LG TV Remote 2011 utility is presented. For newer solutions, another application has been developed -.

The applications are quite convenient, simple and functional. When you turn it on for the first time, you need to pair it, for which you need to enter a confirmation code on your phone or tablet that will appear on the TV screen. After which we can start using it. Applications allow you to broadcast images from your phone screen to a TV, manage programs and games, and browse Internet pages. The utilities are distributed free of charge and quickly find the TV. Updated versions can also work with other LG equipment, such as an audio system.

Application for Samsung Smart TV

The South Korean company, being one of the most famous in the world, simply could not help but release an application for its customers that will allow them to control their TV from an Android smartphone or tablet. Called Samsung SmartView, it offers quite convenient and a simple utility. Its main feature is the ability to broadcast images both from the phone to the TV and in the other direction. So, you can watch your favorite show while in another room.

Another interesting feature is gyroscope support, which allows you to control games on the TV screen using your smartphone. Interesting, isn't it? But Samsung was never able to develop its brainchild, which received a lot of negative reviews in the Play Market. Users cite a bunch of errors and the inability to pair, so many prefer third-party remotes.

Applications for Sony and Philips TVs

Finally, a few words about programs for controlling Sony and Philips TVs. In general, they are not very different from the options discussed above, the manufacturers just added a little of their own. The Video & TV SideView: Remote application is available for Sony. Quite interesting, but with its own problems, which users note.

It can switch channels, adjust the volume and perform other functions inherent to the remote control. In addition, you can watch a TV program directly in the application, and the system will compile lists of recommended programs. Even more interesting is the “feature” with the ability to control the TV via a smart watch from Sony. Of course, the functions are somewhat reduced, but it looks quite unusual.

Philips MyRemote is a utility of the same name from Philips. Everything is the same, but the program is littered with advertising, which many users complain about. Supports almost all smart TVs from the manufacturer, quite easy to use, but pairing takes a long time.

Universal programs

Not everyone has TVs from the companies presented above, and not all users are satisfied with the proprietary utility. Therefore, universal applications that are supported by most Android devices, as well as many equipment, are relevant. TO today a huge number of both good and not so good programs are presented. We have selected a list of the most popular and high-quality ones.

So, the application with the self-explanatory name SURE Universal Remote received good ratings and reviews:

• Simple and convenient implementation,
• quick pairing,
• Works even with very old TVs.

I'm glad that the utility supports both Wi-Fi connection and control using an IR sensor. It is possible to broadcast photos and videos from a phone or tablet to a TV; it supports SURE Universal Remote and works with air conditioners and projectors. Among the minuses, we highlight annoying advertising, which is the price for free distribution.

But the developer Vsray Technology offers a “TV remote” application for tablets and smartphones. Yes, the name is simple, but in terms of functionality the utility outperforms many competitors. It stands out for its interesting interface, which is stylized like a regular remote control, apparently hence the name. The developer claims to support more than 220,000 devices, and the “TV remote” itself is available free of charge. True, the utility only works in conjunction with the infrared port, and is simply overflowing with advertising.

One last thing interesting program to control the TV via a smartphone or tablet - smart IR remote. It does not have as many downloads as those presented above, but many users in thematic discussions mention this particular utility. Among its advantages, it is credited with the most successful interface, regular updates, a wide base of supported devices, and convenience. smart IR remote is available for download on smartphones and tablets for free.

I think this will be enough. Already from our list you can choose an application to your liking, and if not, then no one forbids you to try other solutions, of which there are plenty in the Play Market, and almost all are available for free (only advertising gets boring). Go ahead.

Instructions: How to connect a phone/tablet to a TV

Well, you are now familiar with the theory, let's move on to practice. To begin with, use phones with an infrared port. Everything is simple here. We download (if not) the application, point the smartphone with the transmitter at the TV so that the devices detect each other, and pair. That's it, you can fully use the virtual remote control.

The situation with connecting via Wi-Fi is a little more complicated. We can make the connection in two ways: directly or through a router.

1. In the first case, it is necessary that both devices (TV and smartphone (or tablet)) support Wi-Fi Direct. The technology is very widespread, therefore it is present in many modern devices.
2. The second method allows you to do without Wi-Fi Direct by connecting your TV and phone to the same network. By the way, the TV can be connected to the router by wire (Ethernet), which users often resort to to ensure a higher and more stable connection speed. Simply, commands will be sent wirelessly from the smartphone to the router, and from it through the wire to the TV. I think you won’t have any problems connecting to the same network.

All that remains is to install the application by selecting the one you like from the list compiled by us, or download it from the Play Market. As a rule, the utilities are easy to use, even if they are only in English.

To pair two devices, you need to enter a PIN code in the application, which will appear on the TV screen after the connection request.

By default, you can immediately start using the basic functions of the remote control: switch channels, adjust the volume, etc. After spending some time tinkering with the settings, you can optimize applications for your personal needs.

Wake-On-LAN – you can’t turn on the TV without it

It is impossible not to mention the problem faced by many users who want to control the TV via their phone. No, this is not advertising coming from all sides. Getting rid of it is quite simple: we purchase the premium version of the utility. I want to tell you about such a feature as Wake-On-LAN.

This feature, if present on the device, allows it to be turned on by sending data packets via local network(in our case wireless interface Wi-Fi). That is, if the TV does not have Wake-On-LAN, you simply cannot turn it on through the application; you will still have to look for the remote control and the power button.

When enabled, all other commands are available, including shutdown. Therefore, if you want your TV to be able to turn on from a command from a smartphone, then look in the Wake-On-LAN specification. By the way, this technology will be useful if the Smart Home system is implemented in the home.

Application Features

It wouldn’t hurt to tell you what the utilities we talked about today can do. Firstly, after pairing, an interface styled like a regular control panel is available. That is, we have a set of buttons for switching channels, navigation keys for adjusting the sound, and also a power button. Naturally, all of them can be done in different style, form, as the developer already wanted. But the main thing here is to choose not by beauty, but by convenience and performance.

Touchpad

Often applications have additional features, and quite a lot. The first thing you need to note is the mouse and keyboard modes. The first, in fact, is a kind of touchpad, which is the screen of a phone or tablet. Swipe your finger to select the options you want.

Keyboard mode allows you to search necessary information, write messages to friends. In addition to them, developers are increasingly adding gamepad emulators to such utilities, which make the game process more convenient.

Phone screen mirroring

No less interesting is the ability to broadcast images from your phone screen to your TV. It won't be difficult to big screen send family photos to enjoy viewing. You can stream videos and movies without bothering with downloading, and music can be turned on in a similar way.

Some applications, on the contrary, allow you to broadcast content from your TV screen to your tablet or phone. Quite a useful feature with which you can watch your favorite show while in the kitchen or another room.

TV program

If you love TV shows, then you definitely need a TV program. It’s not very convenient to constantly search for it on the Internet, so developers add them directly to applications for controlling the TV. Now you will always have at your fingertips a list of programs for the coming weeks. In addition, the system can determine what you like to watch the most. Is football your weakness? Please, the application will notify you about upcoming matches. Do you prefer cooking shows? Get a whole list.

Almost all management utilities have a separate menu with various applications that can be launched on the TV. This may include a browser, programs for watching TV online, and some games.

Smart watch as a remote control

Finally, I would like to note the ability to control TV through a smart watch, which I mentioned just above. Among Android devices, this function is quite functional on . A watch paired with a smartphone has a minimal set of commands, but you can definitely change the channel or add sound. This method is convenient because the smart watch is almost always at hand, or rather on it. In the near future, such an opportunity simply must appear on all SmartWatches.

Advantages of controlling your TV from your phone

The remote control is the kind of thing that always gets lost somewhere. He can fall behind a pillow; small children do not avoid him. We always have a smartphone at hand, and if we lose it it won’t be difficult to find it – we just call the number. In the age of technology, when the phone accompanies us everywhere, it is easier to open an application to control the TV than to get up from the couch and go to the other side of the room for the remote control. Until recently, you had to go to the TV to change the channel.

Not a single device is immune from breakdowns, including IR remote controls. If you dropped it, that's it, your modern TV becomes “uncontrollable”. After all, most models today do not have any mechanical buttons, in addition to food. And here a phone with a virtual remote control can help out.

Modern remote controls, of course, differ from those that were introduced 15 years ago. They have become more functional, more beautiful, more convenient, and equipped with additional features. And yet they are still the IR remotes that are best at changing channels. But modern televisions can not only broadcast TV programs. New models that have received Smart TV allow you to browse the Internet and play games, but this is poorly implemented on the remote control. Another thing is smartphones, which have special sensors, and many applications for controlling the TV often receive gamepad emulators as an addition.

The application also allows you to control many other equipment that supports remote controls. Your smartphone will control air conditioners and many other devices. You can even control TVs in shops and cafes, but we do not recommend you do this.

Bottom line

Technologies do not stand still. The telephone, which until recently was only a means of communication, today combines a whole range of capabilities. Internet access, cameras, thousands of games, and today you learned that a modern smartphone can be turned into a good remote control for controlling a TV. We hope this article will help you understand the basics of connection, freeing you from being tied to a traditional IR remote control.

You quickly realize that this opportunity is very useful. It expands the standard functionality of the TV, which can only display channels and play movies from a connected DVD player, to the unimaginable! WITH using Smart TV You have access to the Internet, as well as installation of various applications, the functionality of which is almost unlimited. These are both games and applications for accessing social media, and online movie catalogs, weather and much more.

However, almost immediately users are faced with the problem that using all this extensive functionality is not very convenient from a meager standard remote control. Essentially, it was designed for one purpose - to scroll through channels, or go to a specific channel by entering its number. For example, typing text is extremely inconvenient. And in smart TV applications this has to be done constantly. It is also inconvenient to play with a regular remote control, it is not suitable for this!

Comes to the rescue modern solution– you can expand the functionality of the remote control using a mobile phone. Modern phones make it very easy to type text, play games, etc. Just what the TV remote control is missing!

To start using your phone as a remote control for a Smart TV, you need to install the appropriate application. One of the most popular on Android is Smart TV Remote. It has the following useful features:

• convenient keyboard for text entry
• voice text input
• multi-touch function for implementing a large number of tasks, for example fast switching channels

You can set your own order of channels, highlighting the most popular ones at the very beginning.

Now you don’t have to remember which button out of hundreds has the channel you need, they are all at your fingertips.

The top and left panels always display the most necessary functions, such as turning off the TV, turning off/unmuting the sound, etc.

Smart TV Remote allows you to compose your own commands, for example, sequentially performing several TV functions. With it, controlling your Smart TV will become much more convenient and easier.

By using this application You can control not only your TV, but also many other devices. They all end up in one place, at hand. You can quickly switch between devices.

There are many programs similar to this application that expand the capabilities of the TV remote control. All of them have different functionality, from the simplest to the most sophisticated. However, it is Smart TV Remote is the most popular, simple and convenient Android application for the user.

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Smart TV Remote for Android will help you out in many situations:

1. When the batteries in your original controller are dead, but you don’t have new ones at hand.
2. Suddenly the button broke.
3. You want to prank a friend or win your right to watch your favorite show.

How to install?

A mandatory technical requirement is that the tablet or smartphone must have an infrared transmitter. Management is carried out precisely through him. Check specifications phone and inspect its body.

We install the application by pressing the button: even a child can download the TV remote control for Android. Next, open it and select the brand of your electronics. The list is impressive, as it includes old and new TV models produced in all countries of the world. We make a choice, and a convenient interface appears on the screen with which you can control your (and other) device. If you have correctly specified the model you are using, there will be no problems with working in the application.

Benefits of the program

The Android TV remote control app has the following advantages:

1. A simple installation system, suitable even for those who are familiar with equipment.
2. Versatility: Compatible with a huge number of devices. Suitable not only for Sony, LG, Samsung and Panasonic, but also for CIS TVs.
3. The application is free. There is no additional cost for batteries, a universal controller or a GPS tracker.
4. Accessibility and ease of use - allows you to switch channels for your child or guests without interrupting your work on your tablet or correspondence on your mobile phone.
5. Good functionality with low weight - the application takes up a little more than 5 MB.