How to use the remote control on your mobile phone
With the popularity of smart devices, mobile phones are no longer just communication tools, but have also become universal remote controls for controlling home appliances. This article will introduce in detail how to use your mobile phone as a remote control, and attach hot topics and hot content in the past 10 days to help you better master this function.
1. Basic principles of mobile phone remote control

The mobile phone remote control function is mainly realized through infrared (IR) or Wi-Fi/Bluetooth technology. Some mobile phones have built-in infrared transmitters that can directly control home appliances; other mobile phones need to connect to smart devices through APPs to achieve remote control.
| Control method | Applicable equipment | Common brands |
|---|---|---|
| Infrared remote control | TV, air conditioner, set-top box | Xiaomi, Huawei (some models) |
| Wi-Fi/Bluetooth | Smart light bulbs, speakers, sockets | Tmall Elf, Google Home |
2. How to use your mobile phone as a remote control
1.Infrared remote control function:
- Confirm whether the phone supports infrared function (such as Xiaomi Redmi series, Huawei Mate series).
- Open the pre-installed or downloaded remote control APP (such as "Universal Remote Control").
- Select the device type and match the brand to control it.
2.Wi-Fi/Bluetooth remote control function:
- Make sure the device supports smart connectivity (such as IoT devices).
- Download the APP corresponding to the brand (such as "Mijia" and "Tmall Elf").
- Follow the prompts to bind the device and you can control it through your mobile phone.
3. Hot topics and content in the past 10 days
The following are recent hot topics related to smart remote control:
| topic | heat index | Source platform |
|---|---|---|
| "Mobile phone infrared remote control is gradually being eliminated" | 85% | Weibo, Zhihu |
| "New Trends in Smart Homes in 2024" | 92% | Douyin, Bilibili |
| “How to control an old-fashioned air conditioner with your phone” | 78% | Baidu search, Xiaohongshu |
4. Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What should I do if my mobile phone does not have infrared function?
A1: You can purchase an external infrared transmitter, or use a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth controlled smart socket conversion.
Q2: The remote control APP cannot recognize the device?
A2: Try entering the model code manually, or check if the device supports the protocol.
5. Summary
The mobile phone remote control function greatly improves the convenience of life. Whether it is traditional infrared or smart Wi-Fi control, it can meet diverse needs. Judging from recent hot topics, the interconnectivity of smart homes will be further enhanced in the future, and the role of mobile phones as the control center will become more prominent.
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