If your Kogan TV remote doesn’t work due to weak batteries, you can simply use your smartphone to control the TV. You only need to get the appropriate app on your iPhone or Android and pair it with your Kogan TV. Keep in mind that Kogan doesn’t have an official remote app, so you have to use OS-based apps that are compatible with controlling your Kogan TV. Additionally, you can use remote apps that work via IR signals to operate Kogan TV through an Android phone with an IR blaster.
Control the Kogan Android or Google TV Using the Google TV App
1. Make sure that you have connected your Kogan Android or Google TV and your smartphone to the same WiFi connection.
2. If you don’t have the Google TV app on your smartphone, install it on your Android or iPhone from the Play Store or App Store.
3. Launch the Google TV app on your Android or iPhone and click the TV remote button at the bottom right of the home screen.
4. On the next screen, a list of active devices will appear. Select your Kogan Android or Google TV from the list and enter the pairing code that appears on your TV screen.
5. Tap Pair, and your Kogan Android or Google TV will be paired with the Google TV app.
6. Now, using the remote interface of the Google TV app, you can control your Kogan TV.
Control the Kogan Tizen TV Using the SmartThings App
Begin by connecting the Kogan Tizen TV to the same wireless network as your phone.
1. Get the SmartThings app on your Android or iPhone from the respective app store and launch it.
2. On the home screen of the SmartThings app, tap the Add Device option.
3. Then, click on the Add button below the Samsung devices and select TV from the list.
4. Now, the Smart Things app will search for the active devices. Tap your Kogan TV name and wait for a few seconds.
5. Then, enter the PIN that is shown on your TV screen and tap Done.
6. Allow the SmartThings app to gather your smart TV data for a few seconds, and then, it will be paired.
7. A remote interface will appear on your TV screen that will work just like the physical remote.
Control the Kogan Roku TV Using The Roku App
Ensure your Kogan Roku TV is connected to the same WiFi as your mobile phone is connected.
1. If you don’t have The Roku App on your smartphone, get it from the Play Store or App Store and run the app.
2. Connect your smartphone and the Kogan Roku TV to the same WiFi connection.
3. Launch the Roku App on your smartphone and tap Continue on the Welcome page.
4. Read all the on-screen prompts in the app and tap Next.
4. Then, you need to Sign in with your Roku account to access the app. You can also tap Continue as Guest button and access the app without signing in.
5. On the app’s home screen, you will find the Remote option at the bottom. Before that, you need to pair your Kogan Roku TV with the app, so tap the Devices option.
6. Then, tap Connect Now and wait for the Roku app to detect your Kogan Roku TV. If your TV is not detected, make sure it is connected to the same home network as your smartphone.
7. Once the Roku app detects your Smart TV, connect to it and tap the Remote icon.
8. A remote interface will now appear on your Roku app. You can use the buttons on the interface to control your TV.
Control the Kogan webOS TV Using the LG ThinQ App
If you are using the Kogan WebOS TV, the LG ThinQ app can be used to manage the TV functions without a remote.
1. Connect your smartphone and Kogan WebOS TV to the same WiFi connection.
2. Next, install the LG ThinQ app on your Android phone from the Play Store. If you are an iPhone user, install the app from the App Store.
3. Run the LG ThinQ app and tap the + icon on the home screen.
4. Tap TV on the Select Product page. Your Kogan WebOS TV will appear on the list of available devices.
5. A registration code will appear on your TV screen. Enter the code on the app and tap OK.
6. Your TV will now be successfully paired with the ThinQ app. You can operate the Kogan webOS TV using the remote interface.
How to Use IR Remote Apps to Control Kogan TV
Sometimes, your home WiFi network might not work properly, or the connection might lost due to service interruptions. You cannot control your Kogan TV using the above-mentioned apps, as they rely completely on WiFi. In such circumstances, you can use IR remote apps to control your Kogan TV without WiFi. However, these apps are compatible only with smartphones that have a built-in IR blaster. Some of the best IR remote apps for Kogan TV are listed below.
If you are an iPhone user, you cannot use IR-based remote apps to control Kogan TV via an iPhone. The only option is to use WiFi-based remote apps.
