Remote Control for TV - All TV
How does the auto-search feature work for connecting to my TV?
The app uses an auto-search function that cycles through a massive database of IR codes for your TV brand. Once you select your device brand, it sends codes one by one until your TV responds (like turning off), and you can save that code. In the review, the user’s Samsung connected on code 005 after just a few tries.
Can I control multiple devices like a TV, soundbar, and streaming stick with one app?
Yes, the app lets you save multiple devices and switch between them without re-configuring. You can set up your TV, soundbar, and Fire Stick all in one interface, making it easy to control your entire entertainment setup. The reviewer even used the “Mouse” feature for their Android TV box to navigate tricky menus.
What should I do if the app doesn’t automatically find the correct code for my device?
If the auto-search doesn’t work, you can manually teach the app commands using your original remote. The reviewer had to do this for their soundbar, which took about five extra minutes. Just point your original remote at your phone’s IR blaster and follow the in-app prompts to learn the specific buttons.
Why does the remote sometimes not respond, and how can I fix it?
This usually happens if your phone doesn’t have an IR blaster or if the app’s permissions aren’t granted. Make sure your phone model supports IR (like many older Android phones) and that you’ve allowed the app to use it. If it still fails, try restarting the app or re-running the auto-search—the reviewer connected on their third try.
How does Remote Control for TV compare to other free remote apps like SURE Universal?
While both are free and use IR blasters, Remote Control for TV stands out with its huge device database and extra features like direct Netflix/YouTube buttons and a Mouse mode for Android TV boxes. The reviewer found it more intuitive and reliable than other apps they’d tried, and it’s completely free with no hidden subscriptions—just static banner ads.
