iPhone as a remote control - with these apps it works

If you own an Apple TV, you can control it with the included remote control or with a suitable app. This is also possible with televisions. However, the device must have a WLAN connection for this. If this is not the case, you can upgrade accordingly.

How to use your iPhone as a remote control

If you want to control your TV with your iPhone, then you have several options. If you have an Apple TV, you can control it with the app "Apple TV Remote" with your smartphone. But using your iPhone as a remote control is also possible with other devices. The iPhone has no infrared by default and can therefore not be used with every TV.

1. Your TV needs a WLAN connection, because the TV and iPhone must be connected to the same network.
2. If your device is not a Smart TV, you can help with the help of a suitable WLAN stick.
3. Now you need a suitable app. These are usually available from the corresponding manufacturers, such as Samsung Smart View or "Panasonic TV Remote 2".
4. Alternatively, there are universal solutions with which you can control almost any device regardless of the manufacturer. With these, it is usually necessary to retrofit an infrared transmitter. For your iPhone, you need the Lightning connector to connect the transmitter. Danach ist es möglich, mit Apps wie „Re Universal Remote Control“ auch andere Geräte zu steuern.