At times, the OnePlus TV remote may not work for reasons like weak batteries, physical damage, etc. In such circumstances, you can use the remote app on your handset to control your OnePlus TV. If you have a WiFi connection, you can use the official remote app, OnePlus Connect. If not, use the third-party IR remote apps. This article explains the steps to control your OnePlus TV using these remote apps.
Control OnePlus TV Using the OnePlus Connect App
OnePlus Connect is the official remote app exclusively developed to control OnePlus TVs. Like all remote apps, it works via WiFi, so you connect your TV and phone to the same wireless connection. Get the OnePlus Connect app on your mobile by going to the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
1. Bring up the home screen of your OnePlus TV and navigate to Settings.
2. Click on the About option and check whether your OnePlus TV is running on the latest version. If not, update your OnePlus TV.
3. Now, launch the ConnectServer application on your TV. This app comes pre-installed on all OnePlus Smart TVs.
4. Run the OnePlus Connect app on your iPhone or Android.
5. On the app’s homepage, click the Pairing icon at the top right of the screen.
6. Choose your OnePlus TV from the list and enter the pairing code if it prompts.
7. Now, your OnePlus TV will be paired with your smartphone.
8. Click on the Remote icon at the bottom of the page. A remote interface will be shown on your handset.
Using the virtual remote interface, you can control your OnePlus TV on your phone.
Control OnePlus Android or Google TV Using the Google TV App
Besides the OnePlus Connect app, you can use the Google TV app as a remote if your TV runs on Android TV or Google TV OS. Install Google TV on your phone from the Play Store or App Store. Also, you should connect your mobile phone and TV to the same WiFi connection.
1. Open Google TV on your iPhone or Android and sign in using your account.
2. On the home page of the app, click on the TV Remote option at the bottom right.
3. A list of devices that are connected to your home network will appear on your TV screen. Choose your OnePlus TV from the list.
4. A pairing code will appear on your OnePlus TV screen. Enter the Pairing Code on your smartphone and tap Pair.
5. Now, your OnePlus TV will be paired with the Google TV app.
6. A remote interface will appear on your smartphone. You can now control your OnePlus TV using the D-pad or Swipe pad interface.
Use the IR Remote App to Control the OnePlus TV
If you prefer to control your OnePlus TV without WiFi, there is another option. Several infrared remote apps are available to control your OnePlus TV. These IR remote apps work without a WiFi connection, and all they need is an Android phone with a built-in IR blaster.
After you install and launch the app, you can directly control your TV by pointing the phone towards it. Then, press the function keys to operate your OnePlus TV. Some of the IR remote apps that can be used to control your OnePlus TV are as follows.
FAQ
Yes. You can control multiple OnePlus TVs using the OnePlus Connect app.
