Clever trick lets you control the TV WITHOUT a remote – but it could cause rows

TELLY lovers have discovered a clever trick when you don’t have the remote control.

But careful, as it could cause arguments if you’re constantly in battles over what to watch.

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Many smart TVs can process voice commands – but not just through the remote control itself.

It can also be done via your smartphone – and will depend on the model you have.

Some use Google Assistant while others work with Amazon Alexa.

If you have an Android TV or a Chromecast, here’s how to set it up.

How to control my TV using Google Assistant

First thing’s first, make sure your TV is up-to-date.

You can do this by going to the Settings cog and clicking About.

From there, go to System upgrade, then Check for upgrade and Check now.

Once that’s done, make sure your smartphone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Next, ensure you have the Google Home app installed on your phone.

It’s available for free on both iOS and Android.

It should detect your TV and appear in the list.

Select it and from here and you can use the buttons to control your TV through our mobile.

Or, you can tap the Google Assistant icon to the right and say what you want the TV to do.

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