Philips TV Remote App: How to Install and Use

Are you looking for alternative ways to access your Philips TV without using a remote? then, you can use the remote apps to do the work of the remote. There are various dedicated official and unofficial remote apps available online. You can even use IR-based remote apps to control your Philips TV. This article will explain the process of accessing your Philips TV using the best remote apps.

How to Control Philips TV using Philips Smart TV App

This Philips Smart TV app can be used as a remote app to control all models of Philips TV. Walk through the instructions given below to use the remote app to access Philips TV.

1. First things first, connect your smartphone and your Philips TV to the same internet connection. Then, head to your smartphone’s app store and get the Philips Smart TV app on your device.

2. Launch the Philips Smart TV app, navigate to the Settings menu, and click the Connections option on your TV. Now, enter the four-digit code displayed on your TV to pair the remote app.

Note: The Philips TV will directly display the code after launching the app. If it fails, then you can proceed with the above step.

3. After pairing, click on the remote control icon at the app’s top to get the virtual remote interface on your phone. Now, you can control the Philips TV with this remote app.

Features

• The main feature of Philips Smart TV, apart from the remote control, is the Ambilight. Using this feature, you can control video and audio modes on your TV.
• You can also customize the color modes on your Philips TV using this Ambilight feature.

How to Control Philips Android/Google TV Via Google TV App

If you are using Philips Android TV/Philips Google TV, you can use the Google TV app to control your TV.

1. You need to download the Google TV app on your Smartphone. Then, connect your Philips TV to the WiFi and your smartphone to the same WiFi.

2. Launch the Google TV app and log in to your Google account. Hit the Remote icon and choose your Philips TV from the list of devices available.

3. Enter the pairing code shown on your TV. That’s it. Now, you can use the remote app by clicking the remote icon to access your Philips TV.

Features

• The Google TV app is more of a streaming service than a remote app. It streams 7,00,000+ movies and TV shows and recommends content based on your history.
• By visiting the Watch Later section, you can see all the movies and TV shows you have added to the list of favorites and watch later.
• Along with this, this app even allows you to cast movies or TV shows from the app to TV.
• You can even purchase or rent the content online from the app.

How to Use The Roku App to Control Philips Roku TV

As a Philips Roku TV user, follow the steps below to access your TV without a remote.

1. After connecting the phone and TV to the same WiFi, you can install The Roku App on your smartphone from the app store.

2. Open the app and sign in to your Roku account. Now tap the Devices option and choose your Philips Roku TV.

3. Click the Remote icon on the app to get the virtual remote interface using which you can access your Philips Roku TV.

Features

• Make use of the Voice and keyboard buttons on the remote to search for the entertainment and channels in the app.
• You can also use the Headphones button to enjoy the private listening feature on TV.
• Additionally, there is a cast option in this app, using which you can cast the media files from your phone to TV,

By using the above-given steps, you can choose the app that suits your conditions and then control your Philips TV using the app. With this method, you can eliminate the use of physical remotes to access your TV.

FAQ

1. What to do if my Philips TV remote app is not working?

If your remote app stops working, then you can install and use some other compatible remote apps. You can also try using the IR-based remote apps. These IR remote apps do not even require a WiFi connection. If the problem still exists, then try restarting and updating your Philips TV and use the app again.