Free TV remote tools

No sign-up, nothing to install. Each tool runs in your browser and answers one remote problem.

Will a phone remote work with my TV?

Pick your brand and system: a straight yes or no, plus the one pairing step your TV asks for.

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Why can’t my phone find my TV?

A 9-step Wi-Fi checklist: same network, guest Wi-Fi, VPN, iPhone Local Network access, add by IP.

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What year is my Samsung TV?

Type the model number to decode the year, and see if a phone remote will work.

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Universal remote codes for TVs

GE, RCA, Philips and onn codes for 360+ TV brands, from the makers’ own code lists, with programming steps.

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TV remote not working? Fix it by model

The manufacturer’s checks and re-pair steps for Samsung, Roku, Fire TV, LG, Vizio, Google TV, Sony, TCL and Hisense remotes.

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What batteries does my TV remote take?

Battery size, or how it charges, for 20 remotes from Samsung, Roku, Fire TV, LG, Vizio, Google and Sony.

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Does my phone have an IR blaster?

iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Xiaomi, POCO, vivo, OnePlus and more, and how to control a TV without one.

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