How to use the phone instead of the remote control
May 30, 2022
If you are tired of losing the remote control between the sofa cushions and in the corners of the house, or you want to have fun changing the channels to make a trick to your family, this article is for you. Did you know that there are many applications available that allow you to use the phone as a remote control for television?
Without losing sight of the goal, let’s discover together how to use an Android device or an iPhone instead of the remote control. We advise you to download from the Store of your smartphone, Android or iPhone, the application “SURE“, the best universal remote control app.
If it doesn’t work, in the next paragraphs you will find a list of the best apps to use your phone as a remote control. This problem occurs when some devices are not compatible. Now that you are updated on the main information, we can start with the guide!
How to use an Android smartphone as a remote control
If you have an Android phone and you want to use it as a remote control, these are the steps to follow:
- Download the SURE app;
- Click on Add;
- Select a connection (between infrared and Wi-Fi);
- Choose your device type and brand and wait for the scan.
How to use an iPhone as a remote control
These are the steps to use your iPhone as a remote control:
- Download the SURE app;
- Click on Add;
- Connect your device and iPhone to the same Wi-Fi network;
- Choose the device type and brand and then wait for the device to be scanned.
The best apps to use your phone as a remote control
For both Android and iPhone we have recommended the app SURE, but if the latter is not compatible with your Smart TV, it’s better to rely on the applications that we list below.
Here are the best apps to use your phone as a remote control:
- Android TV Remote Control
- AnyMote
- ZaZa Remote (available only on Android).
