When your Sharp TV remote is not working properly even after performing all the troubleshooting steps, you might order a replacement remote. Until your replacement remote reaches you, you don’t need to keep your TV turned off. With the official Sharp TV remote apps installed on your smartphone, you can control your TV without a physical remote. In addition to this, you can also control your Sharp TV using third-party IR remote apps. In this article, we have explained the steps to control your Sharp TV using the remote app.
Official Remote Apps for Different Sharp TV OS Models
The list of official remote apps to control different Sharp TV OS models is tabulated below.
| Sharp TV OS Model | Official Remote App |
|---|---|
| Sharp Android TV / Sharp Google TV | Google TV (Play Store | App Store) |
| Sharp Roku TV | The Roku App (Play Store | App Store) |
| Sharp Aquos TV | Aquos TV Remote (Play Store) |
Steps to Control Sharp TV Using Remote Apps
The procedure for pairing your Sharp TV with the different remote apps is mentioned below. After installing the suitable remote app for your Sharp TV, follow the below steps to pair it.
The Google TV App
If you use a Sharp Android or Google TV, use the Google TV app to control your TV without a remote control.
1. First of all, connect your Sharp TV to a WiFi connection. Then, connect your smartphone to the same WiFi.
2. Install the Google TV app on your Android or iPhone.
3. Launch the Google TV app and sign in using your Google Account.
4. Once you have logged in to the app, select the TV Remote icon at the bottom-right of the screen.
5. A list of all the active devices will be shown. Select your Sharp Android TV or Sharp Google TV from the list, and a pairing code will appear on your TV.
6. Enter the Pairing Code on the Google TV app and tap Pair.
7. Once your TV gets paired, a remote interface will launch on the app. You can then use that remote interface to control your Sharp TV to change the channels or adjust the volume.
The Roku App
Sharp Roku TV users can use the Roku app to control their TVs when their physical TV remote malfunctions.
1. Make sure to connect your smartphone and Sharp TV to the same WiFi.
2. Download the Roku app on your smartphone.
3. Open the Roku app and Sign In using your Roku account. You can also tap Continue as Guest to log in to the app without signing in.
4. On the home screen of the Roku app, click on the Devices menu at the bottom.
5. Tap Connect Now, and all the Roku devices connected to your home WiFi network will appear on the screen.
6. Select your Sharp Roku TV from the list and enter the PIN to confirm the pairing process.
7. Once your devices get paired, tap the Devices menu and select the Remote icon.
8. Now, the Sharp Roku remote interface will appear on the screen. You can use the buttons on the remote app interface to control your Sharp Roku TV without a remote.
Aquos TV Remote App
All the Sharp Aquos TV users can control their TV using the Aquos TV Remote app on their smartphone.
1. After connecting your smartphone and Sharp Aquos TV to the same WiFi connection, install the Aquos TV Remote app on your phone.
2. Launch the Aquos TV Remote app on your phone and the application will automatically scan for the Sharp Aquos TV that is connected to the same WiFi.
3. Select your Sharp Aquos TV from the menu and enter the Pairing Code that appears on the screen.
4. Once your Sharp TV pairs with the app, use the Aquos Remote app interface to control the TV without a remote.
How to Control Sharp TV Using IR Remote Apps
If you are using an old Sharp TV that does not support WiFi or if you don’t have a WiFi connection in your home, you can use third-party IR remote apps to control your Sharp TV. The IR remote apps generally use IR signals to control your TV like your physical remote. So, your smartphone should have a built-in IR blaster to use these apps. Since the iPhones do not have an IR blaster, you can install this IR remote app only on Android phones. A few of the IR remote apps that can be used to control your Sharp TV are as follows.
After installing the IR remote app, just point the app towards your TV and press the Power icon. If your TV turns off, it means that the remote controls your TV. Use the remote app to start controlling your TV. If your TV does not turn off, try out the next remote app.
FAQ
If the remote app is not detecting your Sharp TV, then you might not have connected your smartphone and Sharp TV to the same WiFi connection. Connect both devices to the same WiFi and try pairing the app with the TV.
