It can be frustrating when your Akai TV remote doesn’t work when you try to turn the TV on, change the input, or increase the volume. In those cases, it is advisable to use the remote app on an Android or iPhone to manage Akai TV functions. Google TV and LG ThinQ are compatible remote apps that are available to control the Akai Android TV, Google TV, and webOS TV.
Control the Akai Android or Google TV Using the Google TV App
Begin by installing the Google TV app on your Android or iPhone via the Play Store or App Store. After that, connect your Akai TV to the same WiFi connection that your smartphone is connected to.
1. Run the Google TV application on your phone and hit the TV remote button at the bottom.
2. You will find your Akai Google TV in the active devices list.
3. Select your Akai Google TV and enter the pairing code shown on your TV in the required field.
4. Tap Pair, and your Akai TV will be instantly paired with your Google TV app.
5. Once it is paired, a remote interface will appear on your smartphone. You can use the options on the interface to control your TV.
6. If you want to control your Akai Google TV using the Swipe pad, click on the three-dotted menu at the top and select the Swipe Control option.
Thus, using this remote app, you can control Akai Google TV 4K and Google TV Blockbuster models.
Control the Akai webOS TV Using the LG ThinQ App
If you use an Akai webOS TV, you need to install the LG ThinQ App on your Android or iPhone from the Play Store or App Store. Then, ensure both your TV and smartphone are connected to the same WiFi connection.
1. After launching the LG ThinQ app on your smartphone, sign in to the app using your email ID and password. If you are a new user, create a new account to access the app.
2. On the home page of the LG ThinQ app, click on the Add Products option.
3. Tap the option Select Manually on the Add Device page and tap Next.
4. Select the TV icon on the next page and choose your Akai webOS TV on the active devices list.
5. A verification PIN will appear on your Akai TV. Enter the PIN on your smartphone on the required field and tap OK.
6. If you want to control the Smart Speaker that connects to your TV, tap Use Smart Speaker and complete its setup.
7. Complete the setup process of the ThinQ app and launch the remote control interface.
8. Then, you can use the touchpad, volume buttons, home button, etc., to control your Akai WebOS TV.
Use the IR Remote Apps to Control Your Akai TV
If your home’s WiFi connection is unstable or if you use an old Akai TV, you cannot control your TV using the above-mentioned remote apps. In those cases, you can use third-party remote apps available online.
These third-party remote apps do not require a WiFi connection to control your Akai TV. It simply controls your Akai TV using infrared signals. To get started, install any of these IR remote apps on your Android phone that is equipped with an IR blaster.
Then, point your phone towards the Akai TV. Run the preferred remote app and choose an Akai TV remote. When the remote interface appears, press the desired keys in the app to control Akai TV functions.
FAQ
Basically, the iPhone doesn’t have a built-in infrared blaster. So, it is impossible to use remote apps that work by transmitting IR signals.
