Android is a versatile platform that allows OEMs to try out new hardware concepts. If you happen to own any decently specced Android device, you enjoy the benefits of a lot of sensors on it. One of them is the IR blaster, which has been part of high-end phones for a long time. Generally located on the top of your smartphone, it can control a lot of your home appliances that have remote control functionality built in. Your TV forms a major part of your appliance list and if you happen to lose its remote control, you can control it easily through your phone. However, you will need an IR Blaster aka TV Remote app that lets you do so. So, coming up is a list of the best IR Blaster apps aka best TV remote apps that let you control your TV or any other appliance, smartly from your phone in 2019.
Note: Your phone needs to have an IR sensor built in for the IR Blaster apps to work, obviously. You can check the availability of the sensor by going through the spec sheet of your device. You can also ensure its availability by looking for a small darkened piece of glass on top your device.
Best TV Remote Apps for Android in 2019
1. Twinone Universal TV Remote
Twinone Universal TV Remote is a free and easy to use remote app for your Android device which allows users to control their TV, cable boxes, and much more using the IR sensor of their smartphone. My favorite feature of this app is that it supports various different TV manufacturers including LG, Samsung, Sanyo, Toshiba, Visio, Pansonic, and many more. That means, no matter which TV you own, chances are that this app will allow you to control it. I also love the fact that this remote app has a troubleshooting mode which you can use to solve any connectivity error that you receive while using the app on your TV. Lastly, the app is completely free to use with ads which are not so intrusive. I really like this app and you should definitely check it out.
Install: Free with ads
2. Mi Remote Controller
Mi Remote Controller is one of the most powerful remote controllers that you can use. Firstly, the app not only works with TVs but also with set-top boxes, air conditioners, fans, smart boxes, projectors, and more. Secondly, the app features a minimalist and ad-free UI despite being totally free which makes it stand out from other apps on this list. The app also supports various Android smartphone manufacturers including Samsung, Xiaomi, LG, HTC, Honor, Nokia, Huawei, and more. So, there’s a high chance that your device is supported.
When it comes to TV brands, the supported brands include Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic, Sharp, Haier, Videocon, Micromax, and Onida, among others. As you can see, Mi Remote Controller offers versatility both in terms of supported smartphones and TVs and other appliances that can be controlled using it. You should definitely try it out.
Install: Free
3. ZaZa TV Remote
The next app which can help you control your TV using your phone’s IR blaster is the ZaZa TV Remote app. Just like the Mi Remote Controller, the ZaZa TV Remote can not only be used to control TVs but also other appliances including air conditioners, set-top boxes, projector, DVD player, and more. The app supports over 800 different appliance brands so no matter which TV you own, there is a high probability that it will be supported. When it comes to smartphone compatibility, the app works with any smartphone that has an infra-red sensor.
In fact, if your smartphone does not have an infra-red sensor, the company provides a tutorial to create your own infra-red accessory (link on the app’s page) that will work with your smartphone. If you cannot do that you can order the accessory directly from them. That being said, I have not tested the accessory so you will have to take that with a grain of salt.
Install: Free with ads
4. Smart IR Remote – AnyMote
If you want an app that provides you with a comprehensive control over all your home appliances, then look no further. The Smart IR Remote – AnyMote app supports 9,00,000 devices and increasing, making it much more than just a TV remote app. You can control your Smart TVs, simple TVs, air conditioners, streaming devices and anything that has an IR sensor. Oh, and did we say that this also works with your home WiFi network to connect to your modern smart devices. It also lets you automate a stream of functions, i.e., switching on your TV will automatically switch on the set top box and your home theater system.
You can also use certain gestures to do specific actions, apply themes to remotes for individual pages and use the remote from any page through its floating remote widget. In short, it has been loaded with features to an extent that you will never need those analogue remotes. The app is available in a free version but it has limited features and you will have to buy the full version to unlock all the features.
5. Unified TV
If you are looking for an efficient TV remote app that does not make a hole in your pocket, you will like Unified TV. With the app, you get a comparatively lesser support for various appliances and devices (80+). But, it packs in a lot of smart features built right into it. For starters, it detects nearby devices with IR sensors (or devices on same network/ WiFi) automatically, which eradicates the need to search for your appliance manually. Then, you have widgets and home screen shortcuts, which makes accessing the remote way more easier.
You are also provided with Tasker and Flic integration along with NFC actions. At $0.99, it lacks a bit on devices supported but is a must buy if you want a functional TV remote app.
Install: $0.99
6. SURE Universal Remote for TV
The SURE Universal Remote for TV app is one of the few free IR remote apps that does its job very well. The app supports over 1 million devices, which is great considering some paid alternatives provide lesser device support than this. You have the option to use it with WiFi-control enabled smart devices with a WiFi-to-IR converter. But, the standout feature is the ability to stream content from your phone/tablet to your TV through WiFi and DLNA, which some of the paid alternatives lack.
It also lets you have a custom panel with custom buttons, tailored as per your needs. Overall, this is a worthy IR Blaster app to consider if you are looking for a free TV remote app.
Install: Free with in-app purchases
7. Galaxy Universal Remote
The Galaxy Universal Remote is an app that is effective and efficient in what it claims. Like all the mentioned apps here, this also supports a lot of devices. What makes it unique though, is that it lets you build your own personalized remote and control all your devices from a single screen, in a free-form layout. You can also save a sequence of actions (macro) to be executed one by one along with the option to save your own custom IR code to a button.
There are neatly designed widgets that save you from the effort of opening the app constantly for an action. However, there’s one major drawback, that is, no support for WiFi enabled smart devices, which makes it an IR Blaster app only. However, try this out if you are looking for an TV remote app that works efficiently.
Install: $3.99
List of Android smartphones with IR sensors
| List of Phones |
|---|
| Gionee Marathon M5 |
| Honor 10 |
| Honor 20 |
| Honor 20 Pro |
| Honor View10 |
| Honor View 20 |
| Honor View 20 |
| HTC One (M7) |
| HTC One (M8) |
| HTC One (M9) |
| HTC One M9+ |
| HTC One Max |
| Huawei Honor 6 |
| Huawei Honor 6 Plus |
| Huawei Honor 7 |
| Huawei Honor 8 |
| Huawei Honor 8 Pro |
| Huawei Honor 9 |
| Huawei Mate 10 |
| Huawei Mate 10 Pro |
| Huawei Mate 20 |
| Huawei Mate 20 Pro |
| Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design |
| Huawei Mate 20 X |
| Huawei Mate X |
| Huawei P9 Plus |
| Huawei P9 Plus |
| Huawei P20 Pro |
| Huawei P20 Pro |
| Huawei P30 Pro |
| LeEco Le 2 |
| LeEco Le 2 Pro |
| LeEco Le Max 2 |
| Lenovo Vibe X3 |
| LeTV le 1s |
| Letv le Max |
| LG G2 Mini |
| LG G3 |
| LG G3 S (Vigor) |
| LG G4 |
| LG G5 |
| LG G5 |
| LG G Flex |
| LG G Flex 2 |
| LG G Pro Lite |
| LG G Vista |
| LG L90 |
| LG Optimus F6 |
| LG Optimus G Pro |
| LG Optimus L9 II |
| LG Spirit H |
| LG V10 |
| LG V20 |
| LG Volt |
| Oppo Mirror 5 |
| Oppo Mirror 5s |
| Panasonic P55 Novo |
| Samsung ATIV SE |
| Samsung Galaxy J |
| Samsung Galaxy Mega |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 3 |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 4 |
| Samsung Galaxy Note Edge |
| Samsung Galaxy S4 |
| Samsung Galaxy S4 Active |
| Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini |
| Samsung Galaxy S5 |
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Active |
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos |
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos |
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini |
| Samsung Galaxy S6 |
| Samsung Galaxy S6 |
| Samsung Galaxy S6 Active |
| Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge |
| Sony Xperia Z1 (Japanese version only) |
| Sony Xperia Z (Japanese version only) |
| Sony Xperia ZL |
| Xiaomi Max |
| Xiaomi Max |
| Xiaomi Mi 3s Prime |
| Xiaomi Mi 4 |
| Xiaomi Mi4c |
| Xiaomi Mi 4s |
| Xiaomi Mi 4s |
| Xiaomi Mi 5 |
| Xiaomi Mi 5 |
| Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus |
| Xiaomi Mi 6 |
| Xiaomi Mi 8 SE |
| Xiaomi Mi 9 |
| Xiaomi Mi 9 explorer |
| Xiaomi Mi 9 SE |
| Xiaomi Mi A1 |
| Xiaomi Mi A2 |
| Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite |
| Xiaomi Mi Max 2 |
| Xiaomi Mi Max 3 |
| Xiaomi Mi Note 3 |
| Xiaomi Redmi 3 |
| Xiaomi Redmi 3s |
| Xiaomi Redmi 3s Prime |
| Xiaomi Redmi 4A |
| Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime |
| Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus |
| Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (Snapdragon) |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro |
| Xiaomi Redmi Y2 |
| ZTE Grand Memo II LTE |
| ZTE Grand X Max |
| ZTE Grand X Max+ |
| ZTE Nubia X6 |
| ZTE Nubia Z5S |
| ZTE Nubia Z7 |
| ZTE Nubia Z7 Max |
| ZTE Nubia Z9 |
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Use these Best IR Blaster Apps to Control Your TV
So, these are some of the IR blaster or TV remote apps that work very well. These surely make it easy to use your TV without the inconvenience of a separate remote controller. If you have an IR remote app pre-installed, you can check if those apps work efficiently or not. Because if they don’t, our list features the best IR Blaster Apps you can get on Android. So, try them out and let us know how you like them. Also, if you feel we have missed out on some worthy TV remote app, do let us know in the comments section below.
from Beebom https://beebom.com/best-ir-blaster-aka-tv-remote-apps-android/
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