Lost Your Samsung TV Remote? Control It from Your iPhone

Samsung's Tizen OS smart TVs — including QLED, Neo QLED, The Frame, and Crystal UHD series — all support Wi-Fi-based remote control without the physical BN59 One Remote. Our app connects directly to your TV over your home network in under 10 seconds. Navigate Smart Hub, switch HDMI inputs, launch streaming apps, and adjust volume — a full replacement for your lost Samsung remote at zero cost.

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Every function of your lost Samsung remote — volume, navigation, HDMI switching, app launching — now on your iPhone over Wi-Fi.

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Your Samsung TV appears in the app automatically — no IP address, no Bluetooth, no pairing code. Connects in under 10 seconds on any home Wi-Fi network.

How it works

Control Your Samsung TV Without a Remote

Step 1

Install the Remote App

Download the Universal TV Remote app on your iPhone — free with no account or hardware required.

Step 2

Connect to your home Wi-Fi

Make sure your iPhone is on the same 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz network as your Samsung TV.

Step 3

Discover your Samsung TV

Open the app. Your Samsung TV appears in the device list automatically — no IP address or Bluetooth pairing needed.

Step 4

Take full control

Tap your TV to connect. Navigate menus, switch inputs, adjust volume, and launch streaming apps instantly.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Specific answers for Samsung TV users.

Can I control my Samsung Tizen TV with just an iPhone over Wi-Fi?

Yes. All Samsung Smart TVs running Tizen OS (2016 and later, including all QLED and Neo QLED models) expose remote control via the SmartThings LAN protocol. Your iPhone must be on the same 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz network as the TV. Open the app, select your Samsung TV from the auto-discovered device list, and you have full control — no Bluetooth pairing or IR blaster required.

My Samsung TV is off and the remote is gone — how do I turn it on?

Samsung TVs have a physical joystick button built into the chassis. On most QLED and Crystal UHD models it sits on the bottom-center edge of the panel; on Neo QLED and The Frame, it is on the rear center panel. Press it once to power on. After the TV boots to Tizen's Smart Hub, connect via your iPhone app over Wi-Fi for all further navigation.

Does the app support Samsung's solar-powered One Remote (BN59-01357A)?

Yes — the app replicates every function of the BN59-01357A solar One Remote bundled with The Frame and QLED TVs: Smart Hub navigation, Ambient Mode toggle, source switching, full directional pad, and media playback. You never need the physical remote again. Ensure Samsung TV's Remote Management is enabled under Settings → All Settings → Connection → Remote Management.

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Works on any Samsung smart TV over Wi-Fi. No account, no subscription, no hardware. Just download and connect.

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