Using your smartphone as a controller is convenient, cost-effective, and reduces clutter by replacing multiple remotes. It offers portability, multi-device control, and customizable features like ...

An old Android phone can replace a lost TV remote for free. Smart TVs connect to phones via Wi-Fi for app-based control. Specific apps exist for Roku, Samsung SmartThings, and Amazon Fire TV devices.

Remote Lock lets you remotely secure a lost or stolen phone. So far, all you’ve needed to activate it was your phone number — so anyone who knew it could potentially lock your phone. That’s now ...

The Samsung SmartThings app just got a new remote widget. You can place the widget anywhere on your home screen and then control your Samsung TV or monitor. The widget only supports Samsung screens ...