If your CHiQ TV remote is not working or if the buttons are unresponsive to any commands, worry not. You can still control your CHiQ TV without leaving your couch using the remote app. To do this, you need to find a remote app that is compatible with controlling your CHiQ TV. This article explains how to set up and use remote apps to operate CHiQ TV without a remote.
Control CHiQ Android/Google TV Using Google TV App
1. Connect your CHiQ TV and Android phone to the same WiFi network.
2. Get the Google TV app on your Android or iPhone by visiting the Play Store or App Store.
3. After installing, run the Google TV app on your smartphone.
4. Then, click the Remote or Connect TV icon.
5. Allow the necessary app permissions, and the Google TV app will look for nearby devices.
6. From the devices list, choose your CHiQ TV. Once you select, a code will appear on the TV screen.
7. Enter the code on the Google app and click the Pair button.
8. With the remote interface, you can control your CHiQ Android/Google TV.
Control CHiQ Roku TV Using The Roku App
As a prerequisite, connect your CHiQ Roku TV to the WiFi to which your smartphone is connected.
1. Launch The Roku App on your iPhone or Android. If you haven’t installed the app, get it from the Play Store or App Store.
2. Agree to the necessary permissions and sign in. Optionally, you can continue as a guest.
3. On the app’s home page, click the Devices option.
4. Select your CHiQ Roku TV from the available devices list.
5. Once connected, tap the Remote icon. The app will be switched to a remote control interface. Using that, you can control your CHiQ TV from your phone.
Control CHiQ Netflix TV Using the IR Remote Apps
If your CHiQ TV is running Netflix OS, you can control it using the IR remote apps. However, this app works only if your Android device has an IR blaster. Once you install the app, launch it and tap the Power icon. If the remote app has been paired with the TV, it will turn the TV off. Now, power on the CHiQ TV again and start using the app. Here are a few remote apps that are compatible with operating the CHiQ TV via IR signals.
FAQ
No. CHiQ has not released any official remote apps to control their TVs. You can only use universal remote apps in the Play Store and App Store.