I will show you how to use Samsung Galaxy S4 as TV remote control.
We will use the WatchON app on your device to achieve this fantastic task. The WatchON app is pre-install on all Samsung Galaxy S4 Smartphone.
Hint: Turn off your TV before proceeding.
8 Steps To Use Samsung Galaxy S4 As TV Remote Control
1. Open the WatchON app from your app drawer
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2. Follow the instructions but first you have to select your country from the list and tap Next
3. Complete every other instruction until you get to the next step below.
4. Select your TV and brand name then point your Samsung Galaxy S4 to your TV
5. Now, a power button button would be displayed, you will press it and wait for 10-seconds. Your TV should be powered on.
6. Tap yes if your TV is powered on, otherwise Tap No and wait for 10-seconds
7. Specify where you are getting channels. This could be direct TV connection or Cable connection. Just follow the instructions according to your preferred choice.
8. Finally, you will have to enable Infra Red by tapping “More Info”. This will automatically compete your set up.
You can now use Samsung Galaxy S4 as TV remote Control, the whole setup is complete and should work like a charm if you followed the instructions correctly.
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14 Comments
Teresa Boardman
there is no such app
ZappIR Remote
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Nosa E Nosa
Well said
Robert
Really Useful
Alex Ih
How does the remote feature work when used in connection with the Allshare hub as described here http://hdmiguru.hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Connect-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-to-TV-with-HDMI ?
ADRO
Excellent post
Gerry
I think it’s nice. but how do I shut it off? I don’t need it running when I’m not home.
Kyle
What I do is use an app called Automoton. It has awesome features if you have a flip cover. The best is that it also kills apps when you close your cover. This helps battery life. Otherwise just kill the app in any process manager and restart it when you need it.
Kyle
Absolutely Brilliant. This sgs4 is magic when you discover how to integrate the features into your daily life. The first bit of technology that actually makes life easier. And surprise, surprise, it is not an apple product. Thanks for your excellent directions.
Kyle
Ha, ha, ha, brilliant. I went to a pub and as one of the big games was about to end, I switched off their LCD TV. I do not drink at all and drunk people to me are like brain dead zombies, so I thought I would do a social experiment and see the reaction. Amazing, nearly every person reacted instantly with aggression, nobody exhibited even a small ounce of self control. Lets just say, I am glad they never could figure out how or who switched off their Television. Ha, ha, ha, awesome application. Next, maybe you could figure out a way to remotely switch off barking dogs? Given what you have done with this app, it is surely possible to control brain waves of animals. Thanks again for an app that actually works, first time, every time. Simply amazing.
Nosa E Nosa
Haha Kyle. you cracked my bones there. 🙂
Have a nice day.
Evelyn Black
Thanks for a very easy to follow set-up procedure! Way easier than the universal remote I used until it broke; took the longest time to figure out how to set it up!!
Limpin Larrys
Thanks for sharing this..
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Is Internet required to complete this process?