Google TV, apps, and an IR blaster can transform an old Android device into something useful.

Some phones have IR blasters to enable remote functions, but even if yours doesn't, you can do quite a lot over Bluetooth and ...

When a remote that ships with a TV is just horribly designed, you can always turn to your phone to make your life easier. I cannot tell you how many times I’ve picked up a new TV remote and thought, ...

Patrick O'Rourke is XDA's News Editor and Entertainment Segment Lead. Previously, he was Pocket-lint's Editor-in-Chief, the Editor-in-Chief of Canadian tech publication MobileSyrup, and earlier in his ...

Learn how to build a smartphone entertainment remote for your TV, streaming apps, media devices, volume, search, and everyday home entertainment.

Solving Smart TV Issues Remotely with AnyDesk: AnyDesk, a free and versatile application available on the Google Play Store, offers a multi-device solution. Compatible with mobile phones, tablets, ...

If you hate keeping dozens of remotes for all your devices at home, a universal remote may be the answer. There are lots of options these days, including turning your Android phone into a universal ...