8 Android-applications that turn a smartphone into a remote control for appliances

With just a few smart development can remotely control the television, set-top boxes, and even computers.

1. Android TV Remote

This application allows you to manage all TVs and set-top boxes to Android TV. The interface offers the basic elements of navigation, D-Pad, a touch panel and the possibility of typing using the onscreen keyboard. Separate button activates the microphone for voice calls, which is especially useful if the standard remote control this function does not have.

Requires: Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

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Android TV Remote Control

Developer: google LLC

Price: Free

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2. TV (Apple) Remote Control

An unofficial app for the Apple TV remote control. It provides all of the same buttons as the standard old-style remote. That is, it can be used to navigate, call the menu and start playback. Touch panel and other keys are not provided.

Requires: IR transmitter.

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TV (Apple) Remote Control

Developer: dev Null

Price: Free

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3. Peel Smart Remote

Combines universal remote TV remote control and TV program, which is formed in accordance with the zip code. Peel Smart Remote will determine your ISP and tell, what, when and on what channel is worth a look. The longer you use it, the more accurate the recommendation.

required: IR transmitter and Wi-Fi.

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4. SURE Universal Remote

This versatile tool is suitable for almost any technology: TVs, set-top boxes, media players, projectors, air conditioners, vacuum cleaners, and even smart. In addition, the app allows you to stream photos and videos from your phone to your Smart TV. There is also support Apple TV, Chromecast and Android TV.

Requires: IR transmitter or Wi-Fi.

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SURE Universal Remote

Developer: SURE Universal Ltd.

Price: Free

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5. AnyMote Universal Remote

Another application that is able to replace all the panels in your home, including devices that are connected via Wi-Fi. available detailed setting a set of controls, and even the ability to create macros that perform multiple actions by pressing only one button.

Requires: IR transmitter or Wi-Fi.

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AnyMote Universal Remote + WiFi Smart Home Control

Developer: Color Tiger

Price: Free

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6. Mi Remote

This solution developed Xiaomi, but exclusive to the brand of smart phones, it is not. Mi Remote can be installed on models from other manufacturers, to manage very different technique. From its unique features simple configuration and support of the Russian language, which allows you to quickly deal with all the features.

Requires: IR transmitter or Wi-Fi.

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Mi Remote controller - for TV, STB, AC and more

Developer: Xiaomi Inc.

Price: Free

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7. Unified Remote

With the help of this apps The smartphone can be turned into remote computer management. It allows to remotely switch tracks in the music player, video playback control, flipping the presentation slides, typing queries in the browser, and even work with the files. It provides support for Windows, Mac and Linux.

Requires: Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

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Unified Remote

Developer: Unified Intents

Price: Free

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8. ZaZa Remote

Pretty simple app with the ability to quickly switch between consoles to any technique. And for different ZaZa Remote devices offer different controls. If the TV is only standard keys, then, for example, for Splits it may be circular and temperature controller.

Requires: IR transmitter.

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Remote control: ZaZa Remote

Developer: Tiqiaa Co., Ltd

Price: Free

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