Hey guys i am recently having problem with my TV remote its not working at the moment and i dont have enough cash to buy a new tv or its remote so i was wondering is there any way i can control my TV via my phone i have an iPhone 5S,So guys tell me a application that will allow me to control my tv.Please help....???
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No, the iPhone does not emit the frequencies used by TV remotes.
A universal TV remote that you can program costs about $5-10.
You dont buy a new TV when the remote breaks.
A universal TV remote that you can program costs about $5-10.
You dont buy a new TV when the remote breaks.
iPhones don't have the infrared hardware that TVs need for remote control. You can buy universal TV remotes for $5-10; there's often no need for the actual manufacturer brand remote.
I agree with Applejuiced but I have an iPhone app called "myTifi" that controls my Samsung Smart TV via wifi...however, the TV has to already be "ON" for it to work.
I can control my Samsung TV with MyTifi app. If you have a Smart TV see if your manufacture or third has a app for it.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mytifi-remote-for-samsung-tv/id441912305?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mytifi-remote-for-samsung-tv/id441912305?mt=8
But i have sony's old lcd that doesn't have wifi can you recommend me an application for it.please..??
Yeah i know but can you recommend me an application that works with my old sony lcd.please.?
I unfortunately don't i have a old sony lcd i has hope that you recommend me an app for it please do so
Yes, what Brian said above.
If its a smart TV that connects to your WiFi then you can do it.
If not then the iPhone will not be able to control a standard TV.
Is it an internet connected (smart) TV? If not, there's not much that you could do using an iOS device. Your best bet would be to get some universal remote from somewhere and use that (plenty of rather cheap ones available, as someone mentioned earlier).
Or walk over to the TV. Beside the basic function. Anything else just get the universal remote .