Can I use my phone as a remote for a non smart TV?

Provided that you are willing to download an app—or purchase some physical hardware—you can certainly use your phone as a remote for a non-smart TV. If your phone has an IR (infrared) blaster, you're definitely in luck. If not, purchasing a separate IR blaster that connects to your phone is your only option.

Can TV remote app work on non-smart TV?

Yes, there are remote control apps for non-smart TVs. One of those apps is the Lean Remote – Universal Remote Control. As ancient as non-smart TVs sound, they can still be operated by universal remotes that are compatible with most TVs.

How can I control my normal TV with my phone?

If your phone has an IR blaster, download a TV-remote app like AnyMote Smart IR Remote. Not only can it control your TV, but also any device that receives an IR signal—set-top boxes, DVD and Blu-ray players, stereo equipment and even some air-conditioning systems.

Can I use my phone as a universal remote?

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.

Is there a remote app for old TVs?

Universal TV Remote-MaticsMote supports all the devices and TVs operating on Roku OS which makes it the best remote for roku tv. Universal TV Remote-MaticsMote supports all the devices and tv operating on Android OS which makes it the best remote for android tv.

How to use a Smartphone as a remote control for NON-SMART TV

Can I use my Iphone as a remote for a non-smart TV?

There are remote apps, that use an IR blaster in phones that have them, they are not really "universal" but "it may or may not work with your TV" apps. So if your phone/tablet has an IR blaster, then you can try using a remote app. Solved!

Which iPhone has IR blaster?

Unfortunately, the iPhone does not include an IR blaster. Apple hasn't included the IR blaster in any iPhone so far. Is there Any IR Blaster for iPhone? Sure, some smart guy invented headphone jack IR blaster, which can be used on any smartphone with headphone jack including iPhone.

Can I download IR blaster?

They come with a 3.5mm audio jack to plug into your Android smartphone, or a lightning port connector for iPhone. So, yes; you can add an IR blaster to your phone even if it doesn't come with one.

Is there a TV remote app that doesn't use WiFi?

You can find the IR Test app on Google Play Store. It will let you know if you can use your phone as a universal TV remote without wifi.

Can I use my phone as a remote without IR blaster?

Yes it is possible to use your android phone as a TV remote without an Ir blaster, but you need to have a smart TV which can connect to WiFi or Bluetooth (I've less idea about smart TVs, guessing they provide Bluetooth connectivity too), or else it won't be possible to make it into a remote.

What is IR in phone?

IR or InfraRed lets you use your smartphone as a universal remote control for appliances like TVs, set-top boxes, media players and even air conditioners. You can add an IR blaster to your phone in two ways — get a 3.5mm IR blaster or use an IR blaster that works over Bluetooth/WiFi.

What app works as a TV remote?

1. Android TV Remote Control. The Android TV Remote Control app is an official Google product. You can use it to control any Android TV device that's on the same Wi-Fi network as your smartphone.