MAGic remote is a virtual remote app that controls the MAG series set-top box. It comprises all the buttons for operating the device, including a full-size keyboard and touchpad. This article describes the procedure for using the MAGic app and controlling the MAG box with it.
Steps to Pair MAGic Remote App with MAG Box
As an obligatory requirement, connect your MAGic box and smartphone to the same WiFi network.
1. Go to the home screen on your MAG box and select Settings.
2. Tap System Settings and choose the Remote Control option.
3. Toggle the button to enable the Remote Control.
4. Then, enter the Device name and set a strong password.
5. Now, pick your smartphone and launch the MAGic app. If you haven’t installed the app, get it from the device’s app store.
6. Accept the app’s terms & policy by clicking the Allow option.
7. Your MAGic set-top box’s name will appear on the app now.
8. Click on the MAGic box name and enter the password that you created before.
9. After entering the password, hit the Connect option.
The MAGic Remote app will now pair with your MAG box, and it is all set to control the set-top box.
What Functions Can I Use on the MAGic Remote App?
Once you get the remote interface, you can see various buttons to operate the device. We have provided the purpose of all these buttons to help you use the app more effectively.
- Home 🏠︎ – Helps to access the home screen of the MAG box.
- OK – Confirms the selection or helps to choose a function.
- Back ↶ – Reach the previous screen or come out from a function.
- Menu ☰ – Opens the main MAG box Menu.
- i – Provides information about the selected channel.
- Skip Forward ⏩ – Forward the media to a certain duration.
- Skip Backward ⏪ – Get the previous media portion to a certain duration.
- Volume + – Increase the total volume of the MAG box.
- Volume – Decrease the total volume of the MAG box.
- Pause ◼ – Pause a program or show
- Mute 🔇 – Stops the MAG box sound imminently.
- Fast Forward ⏭ – Skips the show forward fast.
- Fast Backward ⏪ – Skips the show backward fast.
- F1 F2 F3 F4 – Additional function buttons.
- Change Aspect Ratio – Helps to alter the screen size.
What MAG Devices Can I Control Using MAGic Remote App?
The below-listed MAG devices are compatible with controlling using the MAGic Remote app.
- MAG245
- MAG245D
- MAG250
- MAG254
- MAG255
- MAG270
- MAG275
- MAG260
Note: The MAGic app’s minimum requirement for Android is 4.0 or later. If you use an iPhone, ensure it runs on iOS 12.0 or later. Remember that the MAGic app won’t support Android devices running Android 5.0.
FAQ
Yes. You can download unofficial remote apps from the Play Store. Then, use any of them on your Android phone to control the MAG box.
