What We Know!
- There is no official remote app for ECCO TV.
- You can use universal remote apps on iPhone & Android mobile phones to control old models of ECCO TVs.
- The LG ThinQ & Google TV apps help access ECCO WebOS TVs & ECCO Android TVs, respectively.
Is your ECCO TV remote not working, and are you baffled about how to enjoy entertainment until you get a new remote? Use mobile remote apps just like the physical remote control. But, there is no official remote app for the ECCO TV brand. You can use the respective remote app of the OS running on your ECCO TV to control it.
In this article, you can learn about the compatible remote apps for different ECCO TV models and how to use them.
Use the LQ ThinQ App for ECCO LG TV
If you are using ECCO LG TV, the LG ThinQ app is your remote app. This app comprises a lot of functions like a virtual remote to control the TV, a keyboard to type on-screen, a Mic option for voice commanding, and direct options to launch apps.
You can pair this app with your ECCO LG TV using the following steps.
1. Download the LG ThinQ app on your mobile phone and open it. Connect your mobile device to the WiFi network your TV is connected to.
2. Within the app, log in to the same LG account you used to sign in to your TV.
3. Select the TV option on the Home page and click on Select Manually.
4. Choose your ECCO LG TV from the available devices and get a code on the TV.
5. Type the code within the app and click Next to finish pairing.
6. Now, you can access the virtual remote of the LG ThinQ app and hover options on your ECCO LG TV.
Use the Google TV App for ECCO Android TV
Users having the ECCO Android TV can use Google TV as their remote app. This app offers remote keys and has an integrated Google voice assistant.
The pairing process of the Google TV app with ECCO Android TV is as follows.
1. After downloading the Google TV app, connect your mobile and ECCO Android TV to the same WiFi network.
2. Within the app, log in to your Google account if prompted and select the Connect TV option.
3. Select your ECCO Android TV and get a pairing code. Enter it into the app and click Pair to finish the connection.
4. Now, select the Remote icon on the Home screen bottom and take full control over your ECCO Android TV using your mobile.
Use Universal Remote Apps for ECCO Old Model TVs
Since old-model ECCO TVs don’t have an official app, use universal remote apps on your mobile to operate them. Lots of universal remote apps work with ECCO TVs, and I have picked the best ones and elaborated on their working procedure.
Control ECCO TV Using Remote Control for All TV
1. Turn on your ECCO TV and connect it to the same WiFi as your phone.
2. Install the Remote Control for All TV app from the Play Store.
3. Open the app and choose ECCO TV Remote from the list of brands.
4. A remote interface will appear. Start controlling the ECCO TV using this app.
Note: If the above app doesn’t control the TV, install the SURE remote app and use it as an alternative.
Control ECCO TV Using Universal TV Remote Control App
1. Connect your smartphone and ECCO TV to the same WiFi network.
2. Install the Universal TV Remote Control from the Play Store.
3. Run the app and choose your ECCO TV name from the list of devices.
4. Once paired, you can use the virtual remote to control your ECCO TV.
Alternate Remote Apps You Can Use to Control ECCO TV
There is a way to control the ECCO TV without WiFi. Use the IR blaster remote app on an Android smartphone. Ensure your smartphone has an IR emitter. Otherwise, the app won’t work.
| Remote App | Supported Models | Compatibility | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lean Universal Remote Control | LED TV | Android 4.4 and up | Play Store |
| IR Remote Control for All | LED TV | Android 5.0 and up | Play Store |
FAQ
No. You can’t control the ECCO TV using an iPhone because no compatible universal remote app is available in the App Store.
Yes. But you need to program the universal remote using ECCO TV remote codes.
