There have always been apps that let you control your TV from an iPhone or iPad, but in my experience, these apps don’t work very well or have limited features — even the official apps from TV ...

Bluetooth Remote (or BT Remote) turns your phone into a true smart TV remote using Bluetooth HID, so no Wi-Fi or TV app is needed. It works like a keyboard and mouse, offers an air mouse and full ...

While conventional televisions are controlled using a physical remote, a feature on smartphones known as IR blaster has made this hardware somewhat obsolete, thanks to the best universal tv remote app ...

We like the new Apple TV Remote app. It does away with the clutter of the old app, and providing a virtual alternative to the Siri Remote makes much more sense to us. The app is a vital download for ...

Welcome to Product Support, a column devoted to helping you get the most out of the gadgets and software you already use. In October 2020, Apple rolled out an iOS update that discontinued and removed ...

These days, the norm is that the vast majority of TVs are smart TVs, with full-scale operating systems and app ecosystems that allow you to expand the functionality of the TV without having to add any ...

Your iPhone can do many things, but here’s one ability you might not have considered: with the right app you can turn it into a remote control for your smart TV. In this article we show you a quick ...

The standard Android TV remote control app leaves a lot to be desired. On the positive side, the app’s functionality is not terrible. It works most of the time and can really be a life-saver when you ...

In this guide we’ll show you how to use any Android phone or tablet as a remote control. Instead of paying for an expensive universal remote try this list of the best Android remote control apps. Some ...

Google TV app, previously known as Play Movies and TV, is now getting a major upgrade that would add a new feature from the company to control Android TV via Bluetooth and WiFi and act as a Universal ...

Mike is a freelance writer for Android Police. He has been blogging since high school and has honed expertise in writing tutorials, guides and how-tos for Android and Chrome. All recent Android TVs ...