✅ Works on all IR remotes. A great way to diagnose a “dead” remote!
🖥️ 3. Control Your TV With Your Smartphone (No Remote Needed!)
If you’ve lost your remote or want more control, most modern TVs support apps like:
Samsung SmartThings
LG ThinQ
Sony TV Remote
Or universal apps like Peel, Mi Remote, and Roku App
These apps allow:
Full remote control from your phone
Easy typing using your mobile keyboard
Casting photos and videos directly to the screen
Voice commands!
🧽 4. Clean Your Remote – and Bring It Back to Life
Sticky buttons or unresponsive inputs? It’s time to clean your remote:
Remove the batteries
Use a cotton swab with alcohol to clean between buttons
Tap it gently upside-down to remove debris
For deep cleaning: open the casing with a screwdriver and clean the inside membrane (only if you’re confident)
You’ll be surprised how often a remote “malfunction” is just dust or soda residue!
🔁 5. Remap Buttons on a Universal Remote (Advanced Users)
If you use a universal remote, some models (like Logitech Harmony) allow you to:
