If your Thorn TV remote stops functioning, you may decide to use the remote app. However, Thorn TV doesn’t have an official remote application to control the TV. Luckily, there are IR remote apps available to operate Thorn TVs on Android phones. This article shows the steps to control Thorn TV using IR remote apps.
Control Thorn TV Using the Infrared Remote App
1. Go to the Play Store on your smartphone and install the Thorn TV Remote app.
2. Launch the app on an Android phone and click the Add Remote option on its home screen.
3. Next, select any one Thorn TV remote from the list.
3. Now, a page with a big Power button will appear on your smartphone.
4. Point your Android phone towards the TV sensor and press the Power button.
5. If your Thorn TV turns off, the remote that you have selected is successfully controlling your TV. Press the Power button again to turn the Thorn TV back on.
6. If your TV does not turn off, choose the next remote and press the Power button to check if it works.
7. Then, use the remote interface to control your Thorn television hassle-free.
If you don’t have an iPhone, buying a replacement remote for your Thorn TV is the last option. We recommend purchasing a universal remote from Amazon. A universal remote is comparatively cheaper than other replacement remotes, and it can work with many devices.
FAQ
If you can’t control your Thorn television using the IR remote app, it means that your Android smartphone lacks an IR blaster.
