It can be very annoying when your Sylvania TV remote does not work properly due to battery issues or physical damage. Fortunately, there are many remote control apps available online that help you operate your Sylvania TV directly from your smartphone. To control Sylvania TV via the remote app, you should either have a WiFi connection or an Android phone with an IR blaster.
Control the Sylvania Android TV Using the Google TV App
Start by connecting your Sylvania TV to a stable WiFi connection. Also, connect your Android or iPhone to the same WiFi connection.
1. Install the Google TV app on your Android phone from the Play Store. If you are an iPhone user, you can add the Google TV application via the App Store.
2. After installing the Google TV app, launch it on your Android or iPhone and grant all the necessary app permissions.
3. At the bottom right on the home page of the Google TV app, you will find the Connect TV or TV remote button. Click on it.
4. Your mobile phone will display a list of WiFi-connected devices. Select your Sylvania TV from the list.
5. Now, enter the Pairing code that appears on your TV screen and tap Pair.
6. Your Sylvania TV and the Google TV app will pair immediately, and you can now control your TV using the app’s swipe pad or D-pad control.
Control Your Sylvania TV Using the IR Remote App
If you use an old Sylvania LED/LCD/Plasma TV that doesn’t have WiFi, you can use third-party IR remote apps. Make sure your smartphone has a built-in IR blaster to send remote signals to the Sylvania. This method is inapplicable to iPhone users as those phones don’t have an IR blaster.
After installing the suitable IR remote app on your Android phone, launch the app and press the power button on the interface. Your Sylvania TV should turn off. If not, choose a remote or another IR remote app and check if it works.
A few of the best IR remote apps that control Sylvania TV are listed as follows.
FAQ
No. Sylvania hasn’t released any remote apps to control their TVs using an iPhone and Android.