How do I use my Samsung phone as a TV remote?

Use your phone as the remote for your Android TV

1. On your Android phone, open the Google TV app .
2. Near the bottom right, tap Remote .
3. At the top, tap Scanning for devices.
4. Choose your device.
5. To complete pairing, follow the instructions on your phone and TV.
6. After pairing, you can use your phone or your remote.

Which Samsung phone has infrared blaster?

NOTE: IR Blaster is available with Samsung E series 7/8/9 models only.

Can I use my Android phone as a TV remote I don’t have IR blaster and don’t want to use one )? Is there any app to help me?

Yes !!! You can use android mobile as tv remote without IR blaster but in only one case. When your tv is a smart tv, i.e. if your tv is Android Tv (containing android system) then you can use TV’s wifi and mobiles hotspot to conect each other and then install remote app that works on wifi.

How do I turn my phone into an IR Blaster?

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.

How do I turn my Samsung TV on without a remote?

Just long-pressing the center button will turn on the Samsung TV without a remote. At times, the TV Controller button is located in the middle of the front portion of the Samsung TV. You will find about five buttons. Long press the center button, and this will turn on the TV.

Does my phone has IR sensor?

Check the top of your phone. Usually there will be a mic over there in form of small hole. But if there’s one more small hole which is covered with a small plastic then there’s a chance of ir blaster in your phone. A much easy option is put your phone number on Google and check if it has iR blaster in it.

Does my phone have infrared blaster?

Virtually: If you are on Android, you can install this app. Then check the “Communication peripherals” tab. There will be an IR section and it shows if supported or not. That’s it.