TV (Samsung) Remote Control

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About this app

With the app "TV (Samsung) Remote Control" you can use your smartphone to control your Samsung TV over the local network and/or with IR (if your android has infrared port).

You have 2 options:

★ Network IP control (WiFi / WiFi Direct / LAN).
Works with C, D, E, F, K and M (2016+) models, but not with H and F models.
- Make sure the TV that you want to use is turned [On]
- Make sure your mobile device and TV are connected to the same home network. If your router supports a privacy separator function, make sure it is disabled.
- It is also possible to enter the TV's IP address manually. To find you TV's IP address go to TV: [Menu] → [Settings] → [Network] → [Network Status].

If TV was found but after selecting the TV:
- If you have refused the confirmation message on your TV ("accept device") you need to change your selection by going to:
[Menu] → [General Settings] → [External Device Manager] → [Device Connection Manager] → [Device List] or with older TV models [Menu] → [Network] → [Expert Settings] → [Mobile Device Manager] or [Menu] → [Network] → [AllShare Settings].
- You can disable the TV's ("accept device") screen by going to eg. [Menu] → [Settings General] → [External Device Manager] → [Device Connection Manager] and changing [Access Notification] -> "First Time Only".
- If a PIN code is requested on your TV screen - sorry, but with this TV this app won't work :(

★ Infrared (IR) control
- This option works on phones and tablets with built-in IR blaster such as Samsung Galaxy S, HTC ONE, LG G3/G4/G5, Xiaomi Mi / Redmi / Note, Huawei Mate / Honor etc).
- Tested with Samsung TV F and M models, but probably works also with others Samsung Smart TV-s build 2005 and later (if it does, then let us now and give feedback).
- Please note that you must point your phone’s IR blaster directly at the TV. Usual working range is 4-10ft (1-3 meters, max ~5 meters).
- With some phones in power saving mode or with almost empty battery the IR blaster might not work or range is less then 5ft (2 meters).

The purpose is not to replace the original TV remote, but this app is handy in emergency situations (original remote is lost, empty batteries etc). It's ready to use (no need for pairing with the TV).

If this app doesn't work with your phone or TV then feel free to e-mail me (your exact TV and phone model). Then I can try to add support for your phone or/and TV model.

Disclaimer/Trademarks:
This app is NOT affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung Group. Samsung is a trademark of Samsung Group.

Warranties:
This software is provided by author ''as is'' and any express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed. In no event shall author be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages (including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute goods or services; loss of use, data, or profits; or business interruption) however caused and on any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability, or tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of the use of this software, even if advised of the possibility of such damage.

Ratings and reviews

Just a couple minutes after install I replaced the remote our dog destroyed. Easy and it works. When you search for a show a text box pops up so I actually like that better than the keyboard on the TV screen. I haven't had to sign in to an app on my TV yet; but I'm thinking it will be a lot easier in a text box on my phone than using the arrows on a remote going back and forth and up and down with a remote to type in a username and password. So far all is well.

Just been a couple hours, but pretty amazing! No ads yet (thanks). This is minor, but the remote is a clone of the physical one. One of my peeves about the plastic one is that the play, etc button are at the bottom. It found my Samsung TV flawlessly and is working smoothly as I move through my house (I have other extenders so it could jump). Thanks app guys 👍. Sorry for the comment about the app with the buttons on the bottom. Thank goodness I don't find the buttons on a black remote.

This app works so much better than the remote provided by Samsung! I've only had my TV a few days and I've had nothing but problems with the physical remote. The app has all the functionality of the physical remote without the headaches. The only reason I have not given it 5 stars is because some of the buttons do not appear applicable to my TV. Also the app has locked up a couple of times. Still, overall it is so much nicer and easier to use the cheap, physical remote provided by Samsung.

What's new

Ver 2.9.6
- Updated SDKs.

Ver 2.1.0
- Comply with the EU's GDPR.

Ver 2.0.6
- Auto-connect on startup (WiFi).

Ver 2.0
- Added touchpad, keyboard and new remote interface (2016+ models)

Ver 1.7
- Update for Android 8.1 Oreo

Ver 1.7
- Improved graphics for xhdpi screens.

Ver 1.5
- Added ability to set vibration, sound etc

Ver 1.3
- Added 3D and media player buttons.

Ver 1.1
- Added newer remote with SmartHub button.
- Added preferences screen (Menu --> Settings).