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Physical remotes

Troubleshoot a physical remote and understand when you still need one for setup or backup.

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Everyday control
Lost your TV remote?
Find out when your phone can replace it, and when you need another way to control the TV.
General guide
#Physical remotes #Choosing a remote
Troubleshooting
Samsung remote not working
Troubleshoot or re-pair the physical remote and see when your phone can help.
Samsung
#Physical remotes #Pairing
Explainers & comparisons
Phone vs physical TV remote
Decide what you need for first-time setup, network outages and daily control.
General guide
#Choosing a remote #Physical remotes
Troubleshooting
TV remote navigation is delayed
Separate delayed remote commands from a slow TV menu, then compare batteries, pairing and connected control devices.
General guide
#Physical remotes

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Keep your TV screen visible during setup. A phone remote cannot bypass a TV’s approval prompt or connect an offline TV to Wi-Fi.