Google TV, apps, and an IR blaster can transform an old Android device into something useful.

TVBuddy, a Wi-Fi-based universal remote application, provides smartphone-based controls for Samsung televisions and other supported smart TV platforms, offering features including remote navigation, ...

Some phones have IR blasters to enable remote functions, but even if yours doesn't, you can do quite a lot over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

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 ...