How to connect remote app to samsung tv without remote

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I have a bunch of remotes at home for all the entertainment products I have, and it’s challenging to keep track of all of them.

Case in point, I lost the remote for my Samsung TV, which was the primary TV that I watch almost everything on.

I had no idea what to do, and the TV was sitting there, unable to be used.

The streaming premiere of a new movie that I’ve been meaning to watch was coming on Netflix in a few days, and that was enough motivation for me to find out what I could do if I lost my Samsung remote.

I went online for a few hours of research and browsed through several forum posts where people had been finding solutions for when they lost their main remote.

I’ve compiled everything that I had found into this article to have an easy source to refer to if you ever lose your Samsung TV remote.

If you’ve lost your Samsung TV remote, you can set up your TV with Samsung’s SmartThings app. Otherwise, you can get a replacement remote or a universal remote if you have a regular TV.

Keep reading to learn how to set up your TV with the SmartThings app and what universal remote I would recommend for a Samsung TV owner.

Use The SmartThings App

Samsung’s SmartThings is a smart home control app compatible with multiple devices, including smart TVs, plugs, switches, bulbs, and more.

You’ll usually set this app up with a SmartThings Hub, but in our case, we can use the SmartThings app to control just the TV.

It works with any Samsung smart TV; just follow these steps to set up the app with the TV:

1. Turn your Samsung TV on.
2. Tap the Add device icon on the top-right and tap Device.
3. Select your smart TV under By device type.
4. Tap TV > Start > Next.
5. Select your TV and tap Done.

After connecting the TV to the app, navigate to its home page and tap your TV’s card to start controlling the TV.

Use Your Smart Home Assistant

You can also connect your smart TV to your smart home hubs like a Google Home or an Amazon Echo.

Control your TV with voice commands through your phone or the smart home assistant device.

To set up your Samsung TV with your Google Home app:

1. Download the SmartThings and Google Home apps.
2. Launch the Google Home app.
3. Go to Settings > Assistant > Home Control.
4. Tap the plus icon and then select SmartThings.

For Alexa devices:

1. After connecting the TV to the SmartThings app.
2. Launch Alexa.
3. Tap Menu > Skills & Games.
4. Turn SmartThings on and connect it to your TV.
5. Tap Discover Devices, then select your TV.

After you connect your TV to either smart assistant, use voice commands to navigate and open apps or services on the TV.

Get A Replacement Remote

Getting a replacement remote is also a viable solution to the issue if you’ve lost your remote.

You can get the same Samsung remote that came with your TV; both the smart TV and regular TV versions are available on Amazon.

These remotes won’t need any extra setup, and the smart TV remote follows the exact same steps that you did to pair your old remote to the TV when you set it up for the first time.

Buy A Universal Remote

Universal remotes are third-party remotes that not just let you control your TV but your audio system and any other equipment you may have in your entertainment area.

GE’s Universal remotes come highly recommended as they are compatible with many TVs and other audio and video equipment.

You can control up to four devices with a single remote, reducing the remote clutter in your living room.

You’ll need to find the remote codes for your model of Samsung TV, and you’re ready to pair the remote.

Use An IR Remote App

If your phone has an IR blaster and your Samsung TV has an IR receiver, then you can use a remote app on your phone to control your TV.

To check if your phone has an IR blaster, check the sides of the front of the phone.

If you can’t seem to find one, install a remote app on your phone, like the Mi Remote Controller and see if it detects an IR blaster on your phone.

Use this remote app to control your TV after selecting what model your Samsung TV is while setting up the app.

Final Thoughts

Most of the solutions that I’ve talked about work only with smart TVs, so if there is a feature that requires you to use the internet or the SmartThings, Google Home, or Alexa app, you won’t be able to do those for a non-smart TV.

Non-smart TVs can directly go ahead and get a replacement remote or use the remote app that uses your phone’s IR blaster.

Losing your remote isn’t that serious; instead, it makes doing things like connecting your TV to your Wi-Fi faster without a remote.

Your TV should support USB mice for this to work, though.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use another remote for Samsung TV?

You can use any remote compatible with Samsung TVs if you’ve lost your older remote.

Universal remotes are also a viable option that lets you control your TV and lets you control your audio equipment.

Can a Samsung remote be universal?

Some Samsung TVs come with universal remotes that let you control your TV and other devices in your entertainment system.

An app can also control your TV on your phone, which reduces the number of remotes in your home.

Can Samsung remote work with Roku?

Samsung universal remotes work with Roku well when launching apps or general navigation on your Roku system.

How do I know if a universal remote will work with my TV?

If your TV supports IR, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi connections for remotes, your TV will work with almost any universal remote.

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