6 You'll want to use the buttons on your TV remote to tap in a secret code Credit: Sky / The Sun You'll find a hidden menu where you can refresh apps to fix bugs – or change your Wi-Fi bands.

If you're using an HD device, press the MENU button on your DIRECTV universal remote. Then go to Settings > Remote Control, and then select Program Remote. Choose your device from the list.

Alternatively, you can access the secret menu using the original remote by long pressing the Settings or Menu buttons until a password prompt pops up on the screen. The exact passcode will vary ...

Without it, watching TV is just so inconvenient. You'd either have to get up from the couch to push the buttons on the back of the TV, or configure your phone as your alternative remote control.

Mostly. As you’ll recall from our Onn 4K Pro Streaming Device review, ours came with a remote control that doesn’t have backlit buttons and also lacks an unsightly “Free TV” button.

Pressing the remote's green button lets you auto-tune your TV from the home screen, while if you're using an app like the Photo & Video app, it'll allow you to select items for deletion.

SKY Q boxes are packed with features – and some are hidden away from sight. There’s even a secret bonus remote control most people don’t know about. Sky Q is the broadcaster’… ...

Method 5. Re-Pair a Smart Remote (Bluetooth Remote) If you have a Samsung Smart Remote, it may need to be re-paired with the TV. Stand close to the TV and hold the Back and Play/Pause buttons ...

You can remotely control another person's iPhone, iPad, and Mac using FaceTime. This requires you to use Facetime's screen sharing feature and request control of the other person's device.