How to Setup and Use Panasonic TV Remote App
Are you a Panasonic TV user looking to control your TV using your smartphone? Then, you are in the correct place. You can use a remote app that is compatible with your TV to control it. Among the various third-party apps available, Panasonic TV has an official remote control app named Panasonic TV Remote 2, launched by Panasonic Holdings Corporation. So, using it would be a perfect choice as it was developed exclusively for Panasonic TV. Moreover, it also allows the users to transfer media between the phone and the TV through Wi-Fi.
Features of Panasonic TV Remote 2 App
This app can be downloaded for free and allows you to operate your Panasonic VIERA TV over a wireless network, i.e., Wi-Fi effectively than any other remote app. It can also transfer pictures, music, videos, or website from your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or iPad mini to VIERA TV and from VIERA TV to the devices by using the Swipe&Share feature.
Compatible TV models
- Panasonic Flat-Panel VIERA TV
- 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
How to use the Panasonic TV Remote app on iPhone/iPad and Android
[1]. Firstly, ensure the same Wi-Fi connection between your phone and TV.
[2]. To check the network connection on your phone, navigate to Settings >> Wi-Fi/Network Connection based on your device.
[3]. Also, in the case of Panasonic VIERA TV, press the Menu button on your standard remote and go to Network >> Network Status.
[4]. Ensure that the name of the Wi-Fi network connection (SSID) is similar to that on your phone.
[5]. Check whether the software is up-to-date on both your devices
[6]. Download the app on your smartphone based on whether your phone is an Android or iOS device.
[7]. Upon launching the app, click the Close button to quit the Welcome screen.
[8]. The app will start searching for compatible Panasonic TVs.
[9]. Select the VIERA TV you want to control from the Device Selection section on the app.
[10]. After selecting your phone will connect to your TV, and you can finally control your Panasonic VIERA TV/Plasma TV using the smartphone.
[11]. No further complicated setting is needed to establish a connection with your Panasonic VIERA TV.
Alternatives for Panasonic TV Remote App
Likewise, few reliable third-party remote applications are available for smartphones. Some of the remotes are also available exclusively for iOS or Android users. So, we can use the virtual remote and easily control the Smart TV.
Remote for Panasonic TV
The Remote for Panasonic TV app is available on iOS and Android devices. It is a virtual remote control app that enables you to use your smartphone as a remote. It is a free application that is available for download and can serve as a substitute for your conventional TV remote.
[1]. Firstly, download the Remote for Panasonic TV app from Google Play Store or App Store.
[2]. Connect your TV and smartphone to the same Wi-Fi network as the app only runs on a wireless connection.
[3]. Then, launch the app to start searching for your TV. The searching will take place automatically. Also, there is no need to stay nearer to your TV as both the devices run on your home Wi-Fi network.
[4]. Finally, simply select your TV from the available device and proceed to control it.
TV Remote for Panasonic
Similar to the above apps, it allows you to control your Panasonic Smart TV by replicating the functions of a real remote. This app is available only for Android smartphone users. You can view videos and photos and play music from your smartphone onto the big screen. You can even control the TV using voice commands.
Download the TV Remote for Panasonic app from Google Play Store. The app works with both a Wi-Fi connection and an Infrared IR Blaster.
Setup TV Remote for Panasonic App [Wi-Fi mode]
[1]. Connect the TV and the SmartPhone to the same network connection.
[2]. Open the app, and it will start searching for nearby TV.
[3]. Now select your TV and enter the PIN displayed on your TV into the app to control your TV.
[4]. You can use all functions except Power On since your TV will not have a Wi-Fi connection during off mode for it to work.
Infrared IR Blaster Mode:
[1]. To operate using this method, your smartphone must have an in-built IR Blaster.
Phones such as Galaxy S, Note 4, LG G3/G4/G5, HTC ONE, Xiaomi Mi, Redmi, etc., have an in-built IR blaster.
[2]. You can control your TV by simply pointing the remote towards your TV and tapping the buttons on the app.
[3]. After connecting, you can even change the theme of your remote.
Other Panasonic Remote Apps for Android
- Remote Control for Panasonic TV – this application requires a device with an in-built IR blaster and is available on the Play Store.
- Panasonic TV Universal Remote – It is a virtual remote app compatible with a phone with an IR blaster by default, and it is available on the Play Store for free.
- Android TV Remote Service – it is available on Google Play Store. And it is compatible with most of the Smart TV brands.
Other Panasonic Remote Apps for iOS
- Android TV – This virtual remote is compatible with most Android TV, including Panasonic TV, and it is available in App Store.
- Universal Remote TV Smart– It is a universal remote available in the App Store for all iOS devices.
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FAQ
First, you have to install apps that work using IR Blaster. So, they do not need a Wi-Fi network to control the Smart TV.
First, ensure that the devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Then, try restarting both your devices and checking whether their software is up-to-date. Next, clear the Cache data of the application in the case of Android phones. Also, try reinstalling the app. By doing so, we can connect the Panasonic TV with the virtual Remote App.
