If your Nikai TV remote stops working unexpectedly, you can use the suitable remote app as a virtual remote controller. As of now, no official remote app has yet been released for Nikai TV. Therefore, you can use apps like Google TV, LG ThinQ, and VIDAA Smart TV to control your Nikai TV based on its operating system. This guide shows the procedure for controlling Nikai TV using these remote apps.
Control Nikai Android TV Using Google TV App
Before you start, connect your Android or iPhone and Nikai TV to the same WiFi network.
1. Install the Google TV app on your Android phone from its Play Store. Some Android devices will have the Google TV app preinstalled. Also, install the Google TV app from the App Store if you are an iPhone/iPad user.
2. Launch the app on your handheld device and click on the TV Remote option.
3. A connection interface will appear on the remote app, which shows all the available devices. Select your Nikai TV from the available devices list.
4. A device pairing request screen with a code will appear on your TV screen. Enter the pairing code on your remote app and tap Pair.
5. Once paired, your phone will be ready to control the TV. A remote interface will automatically launch on your smartphone.
6. Now, you can control your Nikai Android TV using the navigation keys, D-pad, or voice commands on the remote app.
Control Nikai webOS TV Using the LG ThinQ App
Download the LG ThinQ app from the Play Store on your Android phone. If you are an iPhone user, get the app from the App Store.
1. Ensure your mobile has the same WiFi connection as your Nikai TV is connected.
2. Launch the LG ThinQ remote app and tap the Add (+) button.
3. Click on the TV icon on the next page. The app will search for the TVs that are connected to your home network.
4. Select your Nikai webOS TV from the list and enter the pairing code on the app. Tap OK to pair your Nikai TV with the app.
5. Follow the on-screen notes to finish the pairing process.
6. Once linked, use the remote interface to operate your Nikai webOS TV virtually.
Control Nikai VIDAA TV Using the VIDAA Smart TV App
Install the VIDAA app on your Android phone/tablet or iPhone from the Play Store or App Store. Also, remember to connect your Nikai VIDAA TV and handheld device to the same WiFi connection.
1. Launch the VIDAA app on your smartphone and tap Allow to grant permissions.
2. Tap the Connect Device option on the welcome screen. Your Nikai VIDAA TV will appear on the screen. If it does not appear on the list, tap Add New Device.
3. Select your Nikai Vidaa TV and enter the PIN that appears on your TV.
4. Once your TV gets paired with the remote app, select the remote option at the bottom of the screen to launch the remote interface.
Then, you can control your Nikai VIDAA TV using your smartphone by sitting comfortably on your couch.
Use the Infrared Remote Apps to Control Nikai TV
If you own a Nikai non-smart TV, the aforementioned remote apps won’t work. In such cases, you can rely on remote apps that work by emitting infrared signals. The only requirement for using the remote app is an Android phone equipped with an IR blaster. So, the remote app can work the way the physical remote does. Some of the IR remote apps that support Nikai TV are as follows.
- Nikai TV Remote (by Illusions Inc)
- Remote for Nikai TV (by Technoskip)
- Nikai TV Remote (by Sidra Alveena)
FAQ
Yes. You can control Nikai TV via an iPhone using apps like Google TV, LG ThinQ, and VIDAA.
