The Remote Control tag collects articles about using your phone as a command center for other devices. This page is for anyone who wants to turn their smartphone into a universal remote, control a computer from their pocket, or troubleshoot connectivity between gadgets. Whether you are dealing with a TV, a projector, or another phone, these guides focus on the practical steps to make it happen.
The articles here solve two main kinds of problems. First, they help you connect your phone to a specific display or media device, such as a Vizio TV, Roku TV, or Insignia Fire TV. Second, they explain how to use your phone to control a device remotely, whether that is another phone, a computer via TeamViewer, or a Promethean Board. A few pieces also clarify what a feature does, like the IR Blaster on an LG TV or what Remote Desktop Connection actually is.
You can learn how to use your phone as a remote for a Vizio TV, how to connect a phone remote to a Roku TV without Wi-Fi, and how to control another phone from your phone. The articles help you take action: pair devices, disable unwanted features like a screen magnifier on a Fire Stick, or turn off a classroom projector from your pocket.
