Control TV from a smartphone

Well, the code TV can be controlled without getting up from the couch, and even better, when it can be done from another room, doing your chores. Mobile phones have become an integral part of life, and having a remote control for a TV on it is very convenient. This feature is available via iPhone (IPod / iPad) or an Android-based smartphone. It gives not only the ability to switch channels, but also to launch applications.

Benefits of Mobile Management

To use the phone as a remote control to control the TV, at first glance, will seem like a joke, self-indulgence or an extra option. But, since, the range of its operation has recently expanded greatly - it turned out to be a very useful function. From the smartphone you can access integrated internet browser, allowing you to quickly find the information you need, as well as view it on the big screen.The popular YouTube video hosting, social networking resources allow you to search and view interesting videos (find out how to display video from iphone to tv). Good quality screen, high resolution display will provide the ability to play them in good quality. Using the keyboard of the phone to navigate the Internet is much easier and more convenient. Mobile interface with the device allows you to use the full functionality of TV in a simplified form.

It should be noted that remote control from a smartphone may be carried out, but not all TVs can support this function. This functionality is built into modern models of the middle or high price category of equipment of such manufacturers as:

• LG in TV - smart since 2011;
• Samsung, which provided support ALL Share model 2010-2011;
• TV from Sony 2011 with Internet access;
• Philips, where control using a mobile phone is carried out in models of 2010-2011, having support Net Tv.

Limited control of the TV from the phone can be in the presence of the function Wake-On-LAN. In this case, through the smartphone you can turn off the equipment or use only navigation.

Smartphone connection algorithm

If the purchase did not focus on the ability to control the equipment through the telephone, you should look at the capabilities of this function in the technical documentation. With this functionality, you can customize the phone. Consider step by step how to make the TV menu more accessible.

1. If you have a wireless connection using Wi-Fi router need to produce connecting the device to the network. In the absence of this interface and the use of cable Internet, you should connect the cable to the Ethernet connector.
2. Download necessary Remote app app depending on the model of technology. For each brand there is an application name: for Samsung it is Samsung Remote, for Sony - Media Remote, LG models use LG TV Remote, in Philips - Philips My Remote.
3. To pair the TV and smartphone. A remote control confirmation window should appear on the display. If in automatic mode this did not happen, you need to go to the TV menu and enable this option yourself. Detailed settings for the Iphone are listed in the article about it. connecting to tv.

The ability to control the TV through a smartphone will be a great find when breakdown of the remote control. Such a malfunction always occurs unexpectedly and causes discomfort, since switching it using the back panel buttons is not very convenient. In addition, the phone is always at hand, it is easier to find than the remote. This is especially common in families where there are children. Therefore, instead of selection of a new remote control, you should pay attention to the functionality of your smartphone.