Control Your Smart TV
When last month, I gifted my parents a Smart TV and a home theatre system, they were related. But everything got so complicated for them when it came down to understanding how the different remotes work – so many buttons and so much to do.
Well, I don’t even blame them. They are old and not much techno-savvy. It is only recently that I have introduced them to the world of mobile phone apps. They adapted to mobile phones rather easily. But they were willing to learn and that is what was needed.
How do I control my Smart TV on my phone
However, it was last week that my mom called up to tell me that our dog had chewed on the remotes and wanted me to order a new one. This wasn’t the first time that it destroyed remotes, Baxter, our dog, is rather fond of eating new remotes, especially because of the buttons.
So how to:
How do I add TV to Peel Smart Remote?
Can I use my phone to control my TV?
Can I control my Smart TV with my iPhone?
Peel Universal Remote App
This time, I thought of introducing them to a better solution. Something that they don’t lose or the dog doesn’t chew. Something much handier.
So when I went home that weekend, I installed the Peel Universal Remote App on their Android phones.
My parents might not be techno-savvy but they are definitely addicted to their phones and always have it on them. That and the user-friendly interface of Peel was reason enough for me to go for it. It did not even take them much time to understand it.
They were so happy about how the app converted their phones into a smart remote and also that they wouldn’t have to retain various remotes for their TV, STB and home theatre!
If you’re wondering how Peel is better than a physical, traditional remote, let me tell you. It has such a rich interface and the fact that you can use it from your phone on a touchscreen is so much better.
Peel Smart Remote Features
The main menu of Peel Smart Remote has all the buttons similar to that of the original remote that came with the TV. Peel can sync up with thousands of devices and that keeps updating with time.
You can even customize the remote based on your preference. This is what I had done for my parents. I reduced the number of buttons to the bare minimum that they would need and this made them so happy.
But that was not it, my mom was so enthusiastic to learn about all the features that the Peel Remote app can perform. So I told her about how Peel can help her with the shows as it has a TV Guide for every cable network in more than 150 countries. She could simply mark her favorite shows and never miss them.
My dad was happy that he didn’t have to unlock the phone multiple times to use Peel as the basic functions were available on the lock screen as well. If you want, you can disable the lock screen features.
My dad now watches his football matches while my mom can browse through the other channels without disrupting him and see everything being telecasted at that time, all on her phone. The TV guide shows her thumbnails of various shows. She keeps her schedule always planned for the entire week.
How to use Peel with your Smart TV?
If you are in the US, you can even control the Peel Remote app using your voice. The voice control feature makes the usage so much easier!
Peel also helps you switch between your various devices, seamlessly. You can turn to your STB or your Amazon Fire TV Stick in just a few taps. No need to go hunting for the right remotes. All you need id for these devices to be connected to your Smart TV and Peel Universal Smart Remote will help you switch. You can even use the app to operate the TV’s web browser.
- Download Peel Smart Remote App on your android phone.
- Select the brand of your Smart TV
- Point the phone towards the TV (if using IR blaster)
- In case your phone does not have an IR blaster, you may use the WiFi to connect with your Smart TV.
- You just have to make sure that your phone and TV are connected to the same WiFi network.
Peel has eased up the life for my parents. They used to get so confused with the plenty of keys on the traditional remote and it would take them so much of time to reach the required channel.
Now they can surf through channels on the phone and play what they desire so easily. With the Peel Universal Remote, all their devices can now be controlled through their phone. You can also start using Peel.