If your Sharp TV remote does not work, you can operate the TV using the remote app. Since Sharp TVs run on various operating systems, the remote apps vary accordingly, which may confuse you. No need to worry; we will assist you. In this article, we will walk you through the steps of installing and using the remote app to control the Sharp TV.
Control Sharp Fire TV using Amazon Fire TV App
Connect your Sharp Fire TV to WiFi, which should be on the same network as your smartphone.
1. Install the Amazon Fire TV app on your smartphone from the relevant store.
2. Launch the Amazon Fire TV app and accept the app’s privacy policy.
3. Your Sharp TV name will pop up on the app screen.
4. Click on your Sharp TV. As a result, the pairing code will appear on the TV screen.
5. Enter the code on the app. The Amazon Fire TV app will pair with the Sharp TV.
6. With the remote interface, you can do the Sharp TV remote functions virtually.
Control Sharp Roku TV using The Roku App
Ensure your Sharp Roku TV and mobile phone are connected to the same WiFi. If so, follow the below steps.
1. Download The Roku app on your smartphone from the app stores.
2. Run the Roku app and sign in using the login credentials. If you don’t have an account, select Continue as Guest.
3. Then, you will land on the app’s home screen.
4. Hit the Devices option and choose your Sharp Roku TV from the available list.
5. The app will now pair with your Sharp TV.
6. Click the Remote icon to open the remote interface and control your Sharp Roku TV using the icons.
Control Sharp Android/Google TV using Google TV App
1. Run the Google TV app on your smartphone. If you haven’t installed the app, download it from your device’s app store.
2. Accept the app’s terms and policy and go to the home screen.
3. Hit the Connect or Remote icon and allow the required permissions.
4. The app will scan for nearby available devices.
5. Select your Sharp TV from the list. As an outcome, a code will appear on your TV.
6. Enter the code on the app and click the Pair button. Thus the Google TV app will pair with the Sharp TV.
Once you get the remote interface, you will see the TV-controlling icons. Use those to operate your Sharp Android or Google TV functions.
Control Sharp TiVo TV using TiVo App
Begin by connecting your Sharp TiVo TV to the same wireless network as your handheld device.
1. Install the TiVo app on your smartphone from the relevant app store.
2. Run the TiVo app and accept the app’s terms.
3. Sign in to the TiVo app using valid login credentials.
4. Click the More option and choose the Remote Control.
5. Select your Sharp TV from the list and connect.
6. Using the remote layout, you can control your Sharp TiVo TV seamlessly.
Control Sharp Aquos TV using Aquos TV Remote App
If you own a Sharp TV running on the Aquos operating system, use the Aquos TV remote app to control the TV functions. However, this app is only available for Android devices. Once you connect your Sharp TV and Android smartphone to the same WiFi, continue with the steps.
1. Install the Aquos TV Remote app on your Android smartphone.
2. Launch the Aquos TV Remote app and accept the app’s terms & policy.
3. Now, the app will look for nearby WiFi-connected devices.
4. Pick your Sharp TV from the list.
5. The app will load a virtual remote interface. Using the icons on the remote app, control your Sharp Aquos TV functions.
Operate Old Sharp TV using IR Remote Apps
Besides the WiFi remote app, you can control your Sharp TV using the IR remote apps. For this, your Android smartphone must have an IR blaster. After installing the IR remote app, launch it and point the smartphone towards the Sharp TV. Press the Power key on the remote app, and your Sharp TV will turn off. If so, the pairing is successful. You can now control the Sharp TV using the icons on the IR remote app.
Here is the list of IR remote apps you can use to control a Sharp TV.
FAQ
No. iPhone doesn’t have an IR blaster, so it is impossible to use IR remote apps.
