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Remote control apps make it easy to navigate Smarts TVs and TV Box. With them, you can type with the cell phone keyboard, being faster and even more intuitive than the keyboard of smart TVs. Today, there are some options developed by TV manufacturers themselves, such as Roku, for example.
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That way, if your remote stops working, or you want faster navigation, we have good news for you! We separate 5 universal remote control apps available for download on the Google Play Store (android0 and App Store (IOS). Check it out!
What is the best remote control app?
In the old days, if the remote stopped working, we couldn't use the TV until we got a new one. Fortunately, those times have passed and, nowadays, we can control the TV with our own cell phone! So, check out some options for universal remote control apps.
1 – Remotie
Remotie is a remote control app aimed at Samsung TVs. In practice, the app has an elegant, intuitive interface, which has a Portuguese version to help you master its features. Including, one of the differentials of Remotie is that it offers a virtual touchpad, which allows you to control games when playing on TV.
However, the app is not a version released by the South Korean manufacturer Samsung. Therefore, some models of branded televisions do not support the app.
Remotie is available for android and iOS.
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2 – Roku
As mentioned, some companies develop their own remote control app, as in the case of Roku. In the Roku app, we have an official connection with the Roku OS system. In practice, it allows searching using the smartphone's keyboard, making it possible to include channels in the media center via the cell phone. In addition, it transmits contents from the phone to the TV, mirroring the material.
On the other hand, the differential of the Roku remote control application is the listening feature provided, which allows you to listen to streaming channels and live open TV channels through the headphone connected to the TV or smartphone.
Roku is free for android and iOS. However, it has a paid version that brings extra features.
3 – Universal Remote TV
Universal Remote TV is a highly recommended universal remote control app. However, contrary to what the name implies, it does not work on all televisions. So far, the app is only compatible with Samsung TVs (from C series) and LG TVs (all WebOS TV series TVs). Including, the brand promises to support other brands soon.
In the Universal Remote TV app, we can fully control the Smart TV contents, including channel settings, volume adjustments, search field, hidden items, among many others. However, some functions of the application only work in the paid version, and the free version has ads.
Universal Remote TV has a PRO version and is only available for iOS.
4 – Smartify
Smartify is a unique universal remote control app for LG devices. In practice, it works with all models of the company's smart TV, and the connection works from a PIN code. However, most of the features are only available in the paid version, including typing with the cell phone keyboard, controlling video playback and accessing applications.
Despite this, the free version allows you to access simple settings, such as adjusting the volume, quickly accessing the LG TV home, among other functions. By the way, it is worth mentioning that the app is not official from LG, as many people think.
Smartify is available for android and iOS.
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5 – Controle Remoto para Smart TV
Developed by CodeMatics Media Solutions, the Remote Control for Smart TV app is one of the best in its category. All in all, it's a universal remote control app with a huge list of supported manufacturers. Today, it supports companies like LG, Samsung, Sony, AOC, CL, Chromecast, among others.
In the app, we have from the most basic features, such as channel and volume control, to the most advanced, such as the touchpad that allows you to navigate with a mouse. Today, the app offers all features for free, however, the app displays lots of ads while using it.
Remote Control for Smart TV is available for android and iOS.
