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How to turn your Samsung Galaxy A31 into a remote control

It may be that your remote control no longer works or you simply want turn your Samsung Galaxy A31 into a remote control so you don't have so many devices on your coffee table.

Do not worry, it is possible to switch your Samsung Galaxy A31 into remote control mode and we will show you through this article how to do so.

We will first discuss how to use the third-party applications available on the Play Store.

Then we will focus on the big box-providers like Orange, Free, SFR or Bouygues which sometimes offer their own applications for the Samsung Galaxy A31. Finally, we will discuss the case of the Android application called 'Android TV Remote Control' specific to Android TV, usable on your Samsung Galaxy A31. All this assumes you have a working infrared sensor and transmitter on your Samsung Galaxy A31, except for the Android TV method using its own Wi-Fi network.

Applications to switch your Samsung Galaxy A31 into a remote control

Many applications allow you to switch your Samsung Galaxy A31 to a TV remote control. Please note, as operators like Free may not have put an infrared sensor on their box, most of these applications may not work with the Freebox. We refer you to the second paragraph of this article to switch your Samsung Galaxy A31 into a remote control for Freebox. As for other normal boxes and televisions, your Samsung Galaxy A31 may do the trick very well.

Simply type 'TV remote control' on the Play Store of your Samsung Galaxy A31 and you will see a large selection of apps allowing so. Take a good look at user comments to sort through these applications.

In particular, an application like 'Peel Smart Remote' allows you to use the infrared of your Samsung Galaxy A31 to navigate between the channels of your TV.

Once such an application has been downloaded, all you have to do is open it, choose your country and your TV provider. Let yourself be guided through the menu to turn your Samsung Galaxy A31 into a TV remote control. Usually, we recommend that you restart your TV so that it accepts the new remote control.

Do not use two remote controls at the same time as this may affect the operation of your Samsung Galaxy A31 as a remote control.

Also, do not move your Samsung Galaxy A31 too far from your TV to keep an optimal signal. In case of difficulty, do not hesitate to ask an expert or a friend who knows about it for more information.

It may be that some TV brands or older TVs do not accept your Samsung Galaxy A31 as a remote control.

The best way to find out is to test your Samsung Galaxy A31 as a remote control.

Operators Free, Orange, Bouygues, SFR or others working with your Samsung Galaxy A31 as a remote control

Some operators like Free may not have an infrared receiver on their box. In this case, the best is to go through the Wi-Fi to remotely control your TV via your Samsung Galaxy A31. You just have to find the application dedicated to your operator in the Play Store of your Samsung Galaxy A31 by entering the name of your operator then 'TV remote control'. You will then come across a choice of applications allowing you to switch your Samsung Galaxy A31 into a TV remote control for your box. Do not hesitate to take only the best rated and those whose comments seem good to you.

Use Android TV remote control to turn your Samsung Galaxy A31 into a remote control

A flagship application for turn your Samsung Galaxy A31 into a remote control is to use the 'Android TV Remote Control' application. This option is only available on a limited number of TVs however, as you need Android TV on your TV. If you don't have Android TV installed on your TV, we recommend that you skip to the next chapters of this article.

Normally not installed on your Samsung Galaxy A31, you should be able to obtain Android TV Remote Control easily and for free from the Play Store by typing this name in the search bar.

Once installed, all you have to do is open this application and verify that the Android TV and your Samsung Galaxy A31 are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Open the application on your Samsung Galaxy A31 and you should see ' Android TV '. To associate your telephone and your television set, you just have to enter the code which appears on the latter.

Here you have a remote control for your Android TV via your Samsung Galaxy A31!

Is the Samsung A31 a smartphone?

The Samsung Galaxy A31 is a mid-range Android smartphone developed by Samsung Electronics as part of its 2020 A-series smartphone lineup. It was announced on March 24, 2020 and first released on April 27, 2020, in As the successor to the Galaxy A30, the Galaxy A30 device uses the Android 9.0 "Pie" operating system, as well as Samsung's One UI 1.0 user interface. The A30 also supports Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi connectivity and services such as Bixby Assistant, Samsung Pay and Samsung Health.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Samsung_Galaxy_A30Samsung Galaxy A30 – Wikipedia and A30s .

How do I connect my A31 to my TV?

– Swipe down from the top screen to open the quick panel > tap the Smart View icon.
– Select your TV from the list of available devices (depending on the TV, you may need to enter a PIN code).
– Select Start now on the pop-up message that says "Start casting with Smart View?" ".

How to force restart a Samsung A31?

If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the power button and volume down button simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it.

How old is the Samsung A31?

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First released on April 27, 2020
Samsung Galaxy A30 predecessor
Successor Samsung Galaxy A32 Samsung Galaxy A41
Samsung Galaxy A11 Samsung Galaxy A21 Samsung Galaxy A51 Samsung Galaxy A71
Dimensions 159,3 x 73,1 x 8,6 mm (6,27 x 2,88 x 0,34 inches)

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