The remote app is helpful if the physical Sharp TV remote is not working due to insufficient batteries or being lost somewhere. Since Sharp Smart TVs run on different operating systems, the remote app to control the TV will vary for each model. In this article, we have listed Sharp TV-compatible remote apps and their procedure for controlling the TV without a remote.
Understanding Sharp TV Operating System and its Remote Apps
Currently, Sharp Smart TVs are available in four different operating systems. Based on that, choose the app and control your Smart TV without touching the remote control.
| Operating System | Remote App Name | Download Link |
|---|---|---|
| Sharp Android TV and Google TV | Google TV | Play Store | App Store |
| Sharp Roku TV | The Roku | Play Store | App Store |
| Sharp Aquos TV | AQUOS TV REMOTE | Play Store |
Control Sharp Android or Google TV Using Google TV App
1. Turn on your Sharp TV using the physical power button on the TV panel.
2. Install the Google TV app on your smartphone.
3. Your Sharp Smart TV will connect to a WiFi network automatically. On the other hand, connect your smartphone to the same network.
4. After that, open the app and sign in to your Google account.
5. Click the Remote or Connect TV icon at the bottom right of the app interface.
6. Now, a list of nearby available devices will be displayed on your smartphone screen. Choose your Sharp Android or Google TV name from the list.
7. Next, a pairing code will appear on your TV screen. Note the code.
8. Input the code on the required field on your smartphone and initiate the pairing process.
9. After a few minutes, the pairing process will be completed. Finally, the remote interface will appear on your smartphone.
10. Use a virtual remote interface to control your Smart TV.
Control Sharp Roku TV Using The Roku App
1. Connect your Sharp TV to the same WiFi as your smartphone.
2. Launch the built-in store on your smartphone and install The Roku App (Official).
3. Open the app and sign in with your Roku account.
4. On the app’s home screen, hit the Devices option at the bottom.
5. Choose your Sharp Roku TV to pair with the app.
6. Now, a virtual remote interface will appear on your smartphone. Tap the Remote option to pair your Sharp Roku TV with the remote interface.
7. Once done, you can use the buttons on the virtual remote to control the functions of your Roku Smart TV.
Control Sharp Aquos TV Using Remote App
You can control your Sharp Aquos TV using the AQUOS TV REMOTE app. This app allows you to control Sharp TV models such as the FQ5E, V1U, FV1X, FL1X, FK1X, EG1X, DL1X, and DK1X series. This app is available only for Android devices.
Just connect your smartphone and TV to the same network and go through the login process, just like the above models. Once paired, you can control the Aquos TV without using the remote control.
3rd Party Remote Apps to Control Sharp Smart TV
Apart from the official remote apps, certain third-party remote apps (WiFi and IR remote apps) are available in the App Store for Android and iOS devices to control the TV. Certain apps will work on WiFi, whereas some of them work with IR Blaster support.
| Remote App Name | Download Link |
|---|---|
| Sharp TV Remote Control | Download from Play Store |
| Remote Control for Sharp TV | Download from Play Store |
| Universal TV Remote Control | Download from Play Store Download from App Store |
| Remote For Sharp – Roku TV | Download from Play Store |
| Sharp TV Remote | Download from Play Store |
| Remote for Sharp Smart TV | Download from Play Store |
Note – Instead of the original remote control, you can use the Universal remote to Control Sharp TV.
How to Fix Sharp TV Remote App Not Working Properly?
- Ensure your Sharp TV and remote app installed smartphone is connected to the same WiFi network.
- If the remote app works via WiFi, keep your phone in a range with stronger WiFi signals.
- The remote app installed on your smartphone has been updated to the latest version.
- To use IR-based remote apps, check if your mobile phone has an IR blaster. Remember that the remote app can be operated only at a distance of fewer than 30 feet.
- Avoid using remote apps near devices like baby monitors, Bluetooth devices, and microwave ovens. These can cause WiFi interference, so the remote app can’t detect your Sharp TV.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You can use the third-party IR Remote apps to control the Sharp Smart TV.
