The LazyBinger blog

Practical guides for turning your iPhone into the best remote your TV has ever had — from waking the TV across the room to skipping intros without lifting a finger.

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The best iPhone TV remote apps, compared

Auto-skip intros, voice, Wake-on-LAN, no ads: the features that actually separate iPhone TV remote apps — and how to choose.

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How to turn your TV on from your phone

Most remote apps can turn a TV off but not on. Wake-on-LAN fixes that — here's how to power your TV back on from your iPhone.

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How to automatically skip intros and recaps on your TV

Browser add-ons only skip intros on a computer. Here's how to auto-skip intros on your actual TV — no button-pressing.

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How to control your TV with your voice from your iPhone

Talk to your TV from your iPhone — even screen-locked. On-device “magic words”, no Alexa or account needed.

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TV remote app says “No devices found”? How to fix it

Remote app can't find your TV? It's usually Wi-Fi, not the app. A step-by-step fix for “No devices found”.

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Lost your TV remote? How to use your iPhone instead

Lost or broken remote? Your iPhone can replace it in minutes — and even turn the TV back on. Here's how.

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How to set a sleep timer on any TV from your iPhone

Fall asleep mid-episode without the TV running all night. Here's how to add a sleep timer to any TV from your iPhone.

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How to use your iPhone as a TV remote (step by step)

Turn your iPhone into a remote for almost any TV in two minutes — plus voice, auto-skip intros and Wake-on-LAN.

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The best ad-free TV remote app for iPhone (no account, no tracking)

Tired of remote apps full of ads and sign-ups? Here's what an ad-free, private TV remote looks like — and why it's rare.