How to turn your Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) into a remote control
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How to turn your Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) into a remote control
Your remote may not work anymore, or you simply want to transform your Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) into a remote control so you do not have as many devices on your coffee table.
Do not worry, it is possible to turn your Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) as a remote control, and we will show you through this article how to do so. We will first discuss how to use the third-party applications available on the Google Play Store.
Then we will focus on the main TV providers having their own TV systems, offering sometimes their own applications for your Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016). Finally, we will discuss the case of the Android application called ‘Android TV Remote Control’, specific to Android TV, usable on your Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016). All this assumes you have a working infrared sensor and transmitter on your Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016), except for the Android TV method using its own Wi-Fi network.
Applications to switch your Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) into a remote control
Many applications allow you to switch your Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) to a TV remote control. Warning, some operators may not have placed an infrared sensor on their TV box, and so most of these applications could not work with these systems.
We refer you to the second paragraph of this article to pass your Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) in remote control under such systems.
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For other normal boxes and televisions, your Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) may do the trick very well. Simply type "remote control" on the Play Store of your Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) and you will see a large selection of apps allowing it.
Look closely at the comments of users to choose the right applications for your Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016). In particular, an application like ‘Peel Smart Remote’ allows you to use the infrared of your Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) to navigate between the channels of your TV. Once this application is downloaded, you just have to open it, choose your country and your TV provider.
Let yourself be guided through the menu to transform your Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) into a TV remote control. Generally, we recommend that you restart your TV to make your new remote work.
Do not use two remote controls at the same time as this may affect your Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) as a remote control to behave normally.
Also, do not move your Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) too far from your TV to keep an optimal signal. In case of difficulties, do not hesitate to ask an expert, or a friend who knows about it, for more information.
Some TV brands or older TVs may not accept your Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) as a remote control. The best way to know is to test your Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) as a remote control on these devices.
Main TV providers working with your Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) as a remote control
Some TV providers may not have an infrared receiver on their box or system handling TV. In this case, the best is to go through the Wi-Fi to remotely control your TV via your Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016). You just have to find the application dedicated to your operator in the Play Store of your Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) by entering the name of your operator then ‘TV remote control’. You will then come across a selection of applications allowing you to turn your Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) as a TV remote control for your box. Do not hesitate to take only the best rated and well commented applications.
Use Android TV Remote Control to turn your Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) into a remote control
A flagship application to transform your Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) into a remote control is to use the ‘Android TV Remote Control’ application.
This option is available only on a limited number of televisions however, because you need Android TV on your television.
If you do not have Android TV installed on your TV, we recommend read the other chapters of this article.
Normally not installed on your Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016), you should be able to easily get Android TV Remote Control on the Play Store by typing that name into the search bar.
Once installed, just open this application and check that the Android TV and your Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Open the application on your Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) and you should see ‘Android TV’ appear.
To associate your phone and your TV, simply enter the code that appears on the TV. Here you have a remote control for your Android TV via your Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)!
Does Samsung J5 2016 have IR blaster?
The infrared interface that Samsung often installs to allow the device to act as a remote control is not included in the Galaxy J5Galaxy J5The Samsung Galaxy J5 is an Android smartphone produced by Samsung Electronics. It was unveiled and released in June 2015. It has Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 SoC that is backed by 1.5 GB RAM and that has a 64 bit processor.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Samsung_Galaxy_J5Samsung Galaxy J5 – Wikipedia. A fingerprint reader as found in the Galaxy A5 is not present, either. 16 GB of storage is an improvement over the former Galaxy J5 that had only 8 GB.
Can Samsung be used as remote?
Control your TV or projector with SmartThings Open the SmartThings app on your phone, and then tap Menu. Tap All devices, and then select your TV/projector. An on-screen remote will appear in the app.
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10 related questions
How do I connect my old Samsung phone to my TV?
– 1 Pull down from the top of the screen to display your quick settings.
– 2 Tap Screen Mirroring or Smart View or Quick Connect.
– 3 Tap on the TV that you want to connect to.
– 4 As a security feature a PIN may appear on screen.
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Can I use my phone as a TV remote?
If your phone has an IR blaster, download a TV-remote app like AnyMote Smart IR Remote. Not only can it control your TV, but also any device that receives an IR signal—set-top boxes, DVD and Blu-ray players, stereo equipment and even some air-conditioning systems.
How do I use my Samsung smartphone as a remote control?
Open the SmartThings app on your phone, and then tap Menu. Tap All devices, and then select your TV/projector. An on-screen remote will appear in the app.
Does Samsung have IR ability?
Samsung’s Infrared BlasterInfrared BlasterAn infrared blaster (IR blaster) is a device that relays commands from a remote control to one or more devices that require infra-red remote control. For instance, it may also allow radio-frequency-based (RF) remotes (including those using Bluetooth) to control infra-red-based components.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Infrared_blasterInfrared blaster – Wikipedia (or IR Blaster) is a device that transmits an infrared signals. It controls a device that is normally operated only by remote control key press.
Which Samsung mobile have remote control?
– Samsung Galaxy J.
– Samsung Galaxy Mega.
– Samsung Galaxy Note 3.
– Samsung Galaxy Note 4.
– Samsung Galaxy Note Edge.
– Samsung Galaxy Round.
– Samsung Galaxy S4.
– Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini.
Which phones have remote control?
– vivo X80 Pro specs:
– HUAWEI P50 Pro specs:
– POCO F4 GT specs:
– Xiaomi 12 Pro specs:
– Xiaomi 11T Pro specs:
– Xiaomi 11T specs:
– Xiaomi 11 Lite NE specs:
– POCO X4 Pro specs:
Which Samsung Galaxy phones have screen mirroring?
– Samsung Galaxy S22 128GB Smartphone in Phantom White.
– Samsung Galaxy S22 128GB Smartphone in Phantom Black.
– Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 128GB Smartphone in Burgundy.
– 24.9% APR.
– Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 128GB Smartphone in Phantom White.
– Samsung Galaxy S22 128GB Smartphone in Pink Gold.
Can I connect my Samsung J5 to TV?
Connect Galaxy J5 to TV via a hard-wired connection Using the hard-wired connection method, you can just plug your phone into the TV via an adapter, and whatever is shown on the Galaxy J5Galaxy J5The Samsung Galaxy J5 is an Android smartphone produced by Samsung Electronics. It was unveiled and released in June 2015. It has Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 SoC that is backed by 1.5 GB RAM and that has a 64 bit processor.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Samsung_Galaxy_J5Samsung Galaxy J5 – Wikipedia screen will also display on the TV. Purchase a MHL adapterMHL adapterMobile High-Definition Link (MHL) is an industry standard for a mobile audio/video interface that allows the connection of smartphones, tablets, and other portable consumer electronics devices to high-definition televisions (HDTVs), audio receivers, and projectors.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Mobile_High-Definition_LinkMobile High-Definition Link – Wikipedia that is compatible with the Samsung Galaxy J5.
Which phones have IR sensors?
– OnePlus 11R.
– Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G.
– Xiaomi Redmi Note 12.
– iQOO Neo 7.
– POCO X5 Pro.
– Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G.
– POCO X4 Pro.
– Xiaomi 13 Pro.