With your iPhone, you can make phone calls, send emails, record videos, turn off your connected lights or manage the thermostat in your house… and that’s not all!In addition to all these features already useful in everyday life, your smartphone also allows you to play the role of remote control compatible with your Apple TV or any Smart TV. For this, there are iOS applications to download…
Controlling a Smart TV with an iPhone
More and more universal remote control applications are emerging, thanks to them, users can control their Smart TV or other home automation devices via their smartphone and a simple connection to the same Wi-Fi network. In the App Store, you can find free and complete applications such as Universal Remote Control tv and SamTéléc. We used Universal Remote Control tv and found that, not only this application can control the TV but it is also possible to add shortcuts to your favorite apps. To adjust the sound of your TV, you just have to use the volume controls of your iPhone. You should know that there are also applications developed by TV manufacturers, such as Samsung, LG and Panasonic.
Control an Apple TV with your iPhone
You are equipped with the Apple TV? Then you can switch from one content to another directly through the iOS app Apple TV Remote or through the Apple TV Remote feature.
The Apple TV Remote
app The Apple TV Remote app is free, it allows you to search, navigate and control your TV screen from your iOS device. Note that for its configuration, your Apple TV and your iPhone must be up to date. Note that if you already have the latest version of iOS or iPadOS installed, the Apple TV Remote is automatically added to the control center. Otherwise:
- Connect your iOS device to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV
- Open your Apple TV Remote app
- From the list, select your TV
On your Apple TV:
- Go to Settings
- Choose Remotes and Devices
- Enter the 4-digit code that appears on your phone
The Apple TV Remote feature
With the latest iOS update, Apple TV Remote is automatically added to your iPhone’s control center. 
Otherwise, you can enable it this way:
- Go to Settings
- Go to Control Center
- Tap on Customize Controls
- Tap on the + next to Apple TV Remote
Now here is how to configure it:
- Open your control center
- Touch theRemote icon
- Select your Apple TV or Smart TV from the list at the top of the screen
- Enter the 4-digit code on your TV screen