THE TV REMOTELY GUIDE LIBRARY
TV setup
Set up your smart TV, connected devices, network and controls with guidance that accounts for model and platform differences.
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Cast iPhone photos and video to a TV
Show iPhone photos and supported videos on an AirPlay TV, compare streaming with screen mirroring and stop sharing when finished.
iPhone / iPadTurn off motion smoothing on a TV
Find the motion-interpolation setting that creates an overly smooth picture, and compare supported controls for films, sports and games.
General guideEnable game mode on a compatible TV
Enable a supported TV game mode, check the active HDMI input and understand low-latency and automatic switching limits.
General guideSet up parental controls on a smart TV
Set parental controls at the right layer: TV channels, locked apps, streaming profiles and purchases each have separate limits.
General guideFind a TV’s model number and software version
Find the exact TV model code and software version needed for the right manual, firmware and support instructions.
General guideReset TV network settings without resetting everything
Reconnect a TV or clear supported network settings while preserving unrelated setup, with platform-specific reset consequences explained.
General guideRemove accounts before giving away or selling a smart TV
Remove smart TV accounts, revoke device access and verify model-specific account and network resets before selling or giving the TV away.
General guideConnect Android TV to ADB over Wi-Fi
ADB over Wi-Fi connects a computer to a TV only when the TV enables debugging and approves that computer.
Android / Google TVRoku “Control by mobile apps”: which network setting to use
Roku OS 14.1 and later require Control by mobile apps to be enabled for remote keypress commands sent through Roku’s External Control Protocol.
Turn on a Samsung TV from your phone: settings and limits
A Samsung phone remote can turn on some Tizen TVs only if the model and standby network support the wake path.
SamsungLG Mobile TV On and phone wake: what works
LG Mobile TV On or TV On with Mobile can allow a supported webOS TV to wake over the network.
Sony BRAVIA IP control and remote-device settings
Sony BRAVIA remote start and IP control settings vary by model year and operating system.
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Menu names and features vary by TV model. See how we test or explore the TV Remotely overview.
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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.