Can my android phone be a remote for a old sharp tv

Kingston, New York
August 25, 2016 12:35am CST
I been reading the free apps for remote from Phones and if I am reading it right it says to turn TV wi-fi on. Well with the TV I have it does Not have Wi-Fi it not a smart TV. I am wondering if anyone on my lot know the right app I need for this kind of sharp TV? My phone is a Android moto E. Thanks for any information.
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@owlwings (43910)
• Cambridge, England
25 Aug 16
No. Most TV remotes use infrared signals to control the TV. Phones use Bluetooth (a short range radio transmission at a particular frequency) to communicate, so phones and the older kind of TV are not compatible.
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goingeagle3
@eagletrek2 (5499)
• Kingston, New York
25 Aug 16
Thanks that what I want to know.
Dalene Shapiro
@Rondout50 (252)
• Kingston, New York
25 Aug 16
I use TWC app on my ipad, not sure about android. You would need account password to use it in any case.
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goingeagle3
@eagletrek2 (5499)
• Kingston, New York
25 Aug 16
Hi as of right now my TV is not hook up To the direct TV. So I only have a VCR and DVD player hook to the old TV.
Sky
@skysnap (20153)
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25 Aug 16
old TV don't accept those signals I guess.
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goingeagle3
@eagletrek2 (5499)
• Kingston, New York
25 Aug 16
I guess I have to go to The store and spend like $5.00 and Get a universal remote like I did before.
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