How to Use Sharp TV Remote App to Control TV

As a Sharp TV user, you are lucky enough to have different remote apps for controlling and performing various actions like restarting, changing input & adjusting volume on your Sharp TV. Those apps are Sharp Life, Google TV, The Roku App (Official), and a bunch of IR-based apps. Reading this article completely will help you gain a deep knowledge of them.

Note: Before proceeding further, you need to connect your Sharp TV to WiFi and the corresponding smartphone to the same WiFi.

How to Use Sharp Life TV Remote App

Sharp Life TV is the official app of Sharp TV. You can control Android and Google OS of Sharp TV with this app.

1. To make this work, you need to get the Sharp Live TV app on your Android or Google TV from the Play Store.

• You should also install the Sharp Life app on smartphone from the Play Store & App Store.

2. After getting the app on your mobile, complete the registration process. Then tap Add Device and move to the Entertainment section. Select the TV option & you will be asked to scan a QR Code.

3. To scan a QR Code, launch the installed Sharp Life TV app on your TV, and the QR Code will appear on the screen. Now, you can scan the Code from the Mobile App to access the Sharp Google & Android TVs remotely.

Features

• The main feature is that you can view all the devices connected to the Sharp Life app and watch the status of it.
• You can even control all the smart devices in your home with this TV app.

How to Use the Google TV Remote App

Sharp Google & Android TV users have the advantage of using another remote app called Google TV. Stick to the instructions given below.

1. Begin the process by installing the Google TV app on your Smartphone. Then, Sign in to your Google Account.

2. Tap the Remote or Connect TV icon from the app’s interface. Then, choose your Sharp TV from the list of devices available. Your TV will display a pairing code.

3. Enter the pairing code on the app to complete the process. Now, you can use the virtual remote from the Google TV app to access your Sharp TV.

Features

• Beyond using the Google TV app as a remote, you can use it to stream your favorite movies and TV shows. This is because the app streams more than 7,00,000 movies and TV shows.

• You can also create a list and watch them later by visiting the Watch Later section. This app even allows you to buy and rent content. Additionally, you can also cast the contents from the app to TV.

How to Use The Roku App (Official)

If you are using a Sharp Roku TV, then you can use the following remote app to access your TV without using the remote.

1. Navigate to the App stores of your Smartphone and get the Roku App on your device. Then, sign in to your Roku Account.

2. Click the Devices option at the bottom of the app display and select your Sharp Roku TV from the devices shown.

3. Further, you can use the remote icon on the app to access the TV after pairing it.

Features

• This app has the Channels button, which you can use to launch the desired channels on the TV by clicking it on your phone.  You can also watch movies and TV shows using this app.
• You can resume the content you previously watched by clicking the Continue Watching button.
• Also, the Voice and keyboard buttons on the remote app help you search for a particular app or channel. The MIC button enables the Private Listening feature on your Roku TV.

How to Use Third-Party Remote Apps

Since Sharp Aquos TV does not have a specific official remote app, you can use third-party remote apps to access it. With these remote apps, you can access all Sharp TV models, including Sharp Aquos TV.

1. Begin the process by installing any one of the third-party apps from the Play Store or App Store of your smartphone. Launch the app and continue the pairing process.

2. After pairing the remote app, you can use the Virtual remote on the app to control the Sharp TV.

Features

• Like other official remote apps, these third-party remote apps also have some unique features. In some apps, you can link all the four OS model remotes in a single app.
• Some of the apps work without connecting to WiFi, whereas some require WiFi to pair.

Controlling your Sharp TV without a remote has now become easy with the above given instructions. You need to select the app that is comfortable and compatible with your TV OS model to proceed with the process without any hassle. That’s it. Now, you need not fight for your Sharp TV original remote at home!