Some phones have IR blasters to enable remote functions, but even if yours doesn't, you can do quite a lot over Bluetooth and ...

Google TV, apps, and an IR blaster can transform an old Android device into something useful.

While you can control your Samsung TV using its physical buttons or a dedicated app on your phone, the remote control remains the most convenient option for navigating through apps, adjusting settings ...

TVBuddy, a Wi-Fi-based universal remote application, provides smartphone-based controls for Samsung televisions and other supported smart TV platforms, offering features including remote navigation, ...

Samsung SmartThings is giving users new ways to use the app to control Samsung TVs. Starting next year, you’ll be able to use the app as a touchpad to navigate the TV’s screen. Additionally, a motion ...

Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer covering Android devices, laptops, portable projectors, VR headsets, software, and AI recorders for Android Police and Talk Android. She has five years' experience ...

Losing a TV remote no longer has to stop movie night. If your television is connected to the internet, you can often use phone as universal TV remote and regain control in a few minutes. The idea is ...