Toshiba TV Remote App: How to Pair & Control the TV

If you have ever been in a situation where your Toshiba TV remote stops working while you are using the TV, you know how frustrating it can be. To prevent that from happening again, keep the Toshiba TV remote app as your aid.

Since Toshiba TVs come in different models, separate remote apps are available for all these models. They are Toshiba TV Smart Center, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV & VIDAA Smart TV app. Go through this article to learn how to use them accordingly and their capabilities.

Important Note! Ensure to connect your Toshiba TV to the Wifi network that your phone is using for pairing any Toshiba TV remote app.

How to Pair & Use the Toshiba TV Smart Center App

Toshiba TV Smart Center is an app primarily created to control Toshiba TVs for any model using your smartphone. Once you connect your TV to this app, you can control your TV using a virtual remote, view the TV guide, search for apps, view program details, and more. So, follow the instructions below to pair the Toshiba TV Smart Center with your TV.

Note: Turn on the Virtual Remote option on your TV Settings. You can do this by navigating to the Settings menu → Virtual Remote → Enable it.

1. Install the Toshiba TV Smart Center app on your smartphone and open it.

2. On the home screen, click the Settings option at the bottom right corner & select the My TVs option.

3. Now, follow the on-screen instructions and prompts to pair your TV with the app.

4. After the pairing is completed, tap the Remote icon option at the bottom to access the virtual remote & control your Toshiba TV using the controls available.

Features

• Using the virtual remote, you can navigate the on-screen options, use numerical & alphabetical keyboards and voice commands, and get instant access to YouTube & Netflix on Smart TV.
• The app’s home screen allows you to view popular applications, prime-time info, Broadcasts on TV & recommended content.
• You can also search for any channels or programs on the home screen
• Access the TV guide to view scheduled programs on different channels. Select a channel or program to view its information.
• Get to know content info, like summary, genre, time, and cast.
• Set a reminder for any program you want to watch. Record any program you want to watch later.
• Connect additional applications like Prime Video, YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Music, and more.
• Use the FollowME TV feature to watch the TV content on your phone.
• Share videos, photos, and music from your phone to your Toshiba TV using the mirroring feature.

How to Pair & Use Other Toshiba TV Remote Apps

Since Toshiba TVs also use other Operating Systems, you can control them using their respective remote apps. The following guides will explain pairing those remote apps with the appropriate TV.

Pair Google TV App to Toshiba Android/Google TV

To control Toshiba TVs running on Android OS or Google OS, you can use the Google TV app. To pair them, follow the below steps.

1. Install & launch the Google TV app on your smartphone. Then, power On your Toshiba TV running on Android/Google OS using the Power button on the TV or remote.

2. Once you open the app, tap the Connect TV/TV nearby button to start scanning for your TV.

3. When your TV name appears under Available Devices, tap on it and enter the code that shows up on your TV screen for pairing.

4. Now, tap the Remote icon to open the virtual remote and start controlling your TV using the buttons on it.

Features

• No remote? No problem, just use the Google TV app as a remote by pairing your Toshiba Android/Google TV with it.
• Find your desired movies and TV shows from various apps or channels in one place.
• Get recommendations to discover new content based on what you like and the trending content on apps you already use.
• Do you see something you would like to watch later? Add it to your Watchlist, so you won’t forget about it.
• You can access your Library, Recommendations, and Watchlist from anywhere using this app. Stream any content on Google TV right on your phone or download them to watch when you are offline.

Pair Amazon Fire TV App with Toshiba Fire TV

If you have a Toshiba TV that uses Fire OS, you can control it using the Amazon Fire TV app. Here are the steps to pair the app with your TV.

1. On your smartphone, download the Amazon Fire TV app and open it.

2. After opening the app, it will automatically start searching for nearby devices. If your TV doesn’t appear, tap the Set Up New Device option and follow the instructions.

3. Once your TV is detected, select it and enter the PIN that will be displayed on your TV screen for connecting.

4. After connecting, the virtual remote will open automatically. Then, you can use the remote buttons to control your Toshiba Fire TV.

Features

• The app makes the navigation on your TV simple with navigation buttons and a Touchpad to scroll and swipe.
• A Voice search feature allows you to search anything on your TV using your voice.
• Control your videos or music using the playback controls.
• Access your apps and games quickly.
• Enter passwords, search apps, and any content you want easily using the keyboard.
• It supports the Fire TV Recast feature.
• Record your favorite shows to watch them later.

Pair the VIDAA App to Toshiba VIDAA TV

You can control Toshiba TVs that run on VIDAA using the VIDAA Smart TV app. Follow the below steps to pair your TV with the app.

1. First, get your smartphone, install the VIDAA Smart TV app and launch it.

2. Within the app, grant the necessary permissions and tap the Agree or Disagree on the Product Improvement pop-up.

3. Tap the Connect Device button and choose your TV from the available devices. If your TV isn’t detected, tap the Add New Device button and scan for it.

4. Now, enter the PIN that pops up on your TV screen to finish the pairing process. Once your TV is paired, tap the Remote icon to open the virtual remote.

Features

• Use your smartphone as a TV remote, and you can perform all the functions available on a TV remote.
• Navigate your TV options and control the playback using the virtual remote.
• Easily open apps and streaming content using the Apps tab or the Search option.
• Add channels or apps to the Favorites list to access them quickly whenever you want or create a new Watchlist/Collection.
• Share media files like photos, videos, and music from your phone to your Toshiba VIDAA TV.
• This app makes managing your account information, subscriptions, etc., easier.

In this article, we have covered all the remote apps you can use to control Toshiba TVs that use different OS. While you can use the Toshiba TV Smart Center app to control any Toshiba Smart TV, you have to note that the other apps are only compatible with their respective OS. So make sure to identify your TV’s OS before installing a remote app and trying to use it.

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