Patrick O'Rourke is XDA's News Editor and Entertainment Segment Lead. Previously, he was Pocket-lint's Editor-in-Chief, the Editor-in-Chief of Canadian tech publication MobileSyrup, and earlier in his ...

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 ...

An old Android phone can replace a lost TV remote for free. Smart TVs connect to phones via Wi-Fi for app-based control. Specific apps exist for Roku, Samsung SmartThings, and Amazon Fire TV devices.

I have been looking for a universal TV remote app that just works without being annoying. Most of the ones I tried had some kind of catch. Some asked me to create an account before I could even ...

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...

Solving Smart TV Issues Remotely with AnyDesk: AnyDesk, a free and versatile application available on the Google Play Store, offers a multi-device solution. Compatible with mobile phones, tablets, ...

Explore browser casting and a DIY remote app that turn your Windows 11 PC into a practical Google TV command center.

The Samsung SmartThings app just got a new remote widget. You can place the widget anywhere on your home screen and then control your Samsung TV or monitor. The widget only supports Samsung screens ...

Sanuj is a freelance tech journalist with over six years of experience covering smartphones, wearables, and consumer technology. He currently writes for Android Police, Tom's Guide, Android Central, ...