· 3 min read · The Remofy Team
onn. TV Remote App: Use Your Phone as the Remote
Lost your onn. remote? onn. TVs and streaming devices run Roku or Google TV, and both work with a free phone remote over Wi-Fi. Here's how.
Walmart's onn. TVs and streaming devices are cheap and popular, and their small remotes are easy to lose. The good news: your phone can take over in a minute, over your home Wi-Fi.
Which remote app works with onn.?
onn. products run one of two systems, and you need an app that speaks that system:
- onn. Roku TV (most onn. TVs): it runs Roku. The home screen has the Roku menu on the left.
- onn. Google TV streaming box or stick, and onn. devices with Google TV: the home screen says "For you" at the top.
Remofy is a free Android remote that works with both, with no account and no subscription.
How do I control an onn. Roku TV from my phone?
- Connect your phone to the same Wi-Fi network as the TV.
- Install Remofy and open it. Your onn. Roku TV shows up in the list after a few seconds.
- Tap it. Roku needs no code, so the remote works straight away.
If the TV doesn't respond, one Roku setting is usually the reason: Settings > System > Advanced system settings > Control by mobile apps must be Enabled (not Limited or Disabled). Remofy tells you when a Roku has it switched off, and connects by itself as soon as you turn it on.
To turn the TV on from the app, also turn on Settings > System > Power > Fast TV start on the TV.
How do I control an onn. Google TV device from my phone?
- Connect your phone to the same Wi-Fi network as the streaming device.
- Open Remofy and tap the onn. device in the list.
- The TV shows a 6-character code (it can include the letters A-F). Type it into the app once.
From then on the app reconnects automatically.
What can I do from the phone?
- Arrows, OK, Back and Home
- Volume and mute
- Play, pause, rewind and fast-forward
- Open apps like Netflix and YouTube
- Type in search boxes with your phone keyboard, much faster than spelling with arrows
My onn. remote is lost and the TV isn't set up for my phone. What now?
- onn. Roku TV with "Control by mobile apps" set to Limited or Disabled: you need a remote once to change the setting. A replacement Roku TV remote is cheap, and a universal infrared remote set up for Roku TVs works too.
- onn. Google TV box with a new phone: the pairing code shows on the TV by itself, so you don't need the old remote.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an official onn. remote app?
onn. Roku TVs work with Roku's own app, and onn. Google TV devices with Google's. Remofy covers both, plus Samsung, LG, Fire TV and Vizio, so one app works for every TV in the house.
Does it work without Wi-Fi?
No. The phone and the onn. device must be on the same Wi-Fi network.
Is it free?
Yes, with every button available. Remofy shows ads to stay free, and there is no subscription.
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