If you have an Android or iPhone with you, then you don’t have to worry when your BPL TV remote fails to work properly. Using the remote app, you can operate your BPL TV comfortably while sitting on a couch. All you need to use the remote app is a smartphone with an IR blaster or a WiFi connection. Refer to this guide to learn the process of pairing the BPL TV with the remote application and using it.
Control the BPL TV Using the Google TV App
When you have a BPL TV that is running on Google or Android OS, you can easily control it using the Google TV app. This app is officially available for Android and iPhone, which can be installed from the Play Store and App Store, respectively.
1. Once you install the Google TV app on your smartphone from its app store, launch the app.
2. Make sure your BPL Android or Google TV is turned on and connected to the same WiFi as your smartphone.
3. On the home page of the app, you can find the Remote or Connect TV option at the bottom. Click on the option.
4. Now, a list of active devices will appear on the app.
5. Select your BPL TV from the list, and a pairing request prompt with a code will appear on the TV screen.
6. Enter the 6-digit pairing code on your phone and tap Pair. Now, your BPL TV will be paired with the Google TV app immediately.
7. Once paired, you can use the remote interface with the D-pad and other buttons to control your BPL TV.
8. For hands-free control, tap the Google Assistant button and say voice commands.
Control the BPL webOS TV Using the LG ThinQ App
To operate a BPL webOS TV without a remote, you shall use the LG ThinQ app on your Android or iPhone.
1. Begin by connecting your smartphone and BPL TV to the same wireless network.
2. Then, launch the LG ThinQ app on your iPhone or Android and log in using your Email ID & Password.
3. Once you log in to the app, tap the Add Products option.
4. On the Add Device page, tap the Select Manually option and tap Next.
5. Click on the TV option, and all the active Smart TVs will appear on the list.
6. Select your BPL webOS TV from the list. As a confirmation, a pairing code will be shown on the TV screen.
7. Enter the Pairing Code on your smartphone and tap OK.
8. Once the pairing is successful, click on the Remote Control option. Now, you can effortlessly control your BPL webOS TV using this app.
Use the IR Remote App to Control BPL TV
When you don’t have a WiFi connection or if it is not working, you can’t use the Google TV or LG ThinQ app. In such situations, installing the IR remote app on your smartphone will help you control your BPL TV. These IR remote apps do not require a WiFi connection. You just need an Android smartphone with a built-in IR Blaster to use the app. Some of the best IR remote apps to control the BPL TV are as follows.
Once you install this app on your Android smartphone, launch it. Then, choose a remote in the app and point your smartphone towards the BPL TV sensor. Then, press the Power button and check whether your BPL TV responds.
If your TV turns off, the app can control your BPL TV. You can then turn on your TV using the Power button on the app and start controlling it. If the selected remote doesn’t work, choose a different one in the app and check if it works fine.
FAQ
Yes. You can control any old model BPL TV using the IR remote app.
