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Samsung WatchON (On TV)

Remote control for your TV, set-top box, DVD, Apple, etc. and TV guide listings!

4.5

110 Votes

  • Category Video
  • Program license Free
  • Version 10.10.0.5
  • Size 25 MB
  • Works under: Android
  • Program available in English
  • Content rating Everyone
  • Package name tv.peel.samsung.app
  • Program by Peel Technologies
    1999 S. Bascom Ave, Suite 340, Campbell, CA 95008

If you're looking for a remote app that's actually a lot more than a simple remote app, then you may really enjoy the Samsung WatchON On TV app for the Android OS, due to its full-featured layout and the many different options you have available at your fingertips.

A Review of the Samsung WatchON On TV App for Android

There are many different apps out there that can allow you to use your Android mobile devices as a remote control to control your television, your DVD player, Blu-Ray, and other entertainment features, but most only have a limited range in terms of brand compatibility. The Samsung WatchON On TV is a lot different in this regard. Although it does have Samsung in the name, you can actually use it to control a broad range of devices, like LG, Vizio, Sony, and many more. The basic idea for an app like this is that it allows you to put all those other remote controls in storage. You have a TV remote, a cable remote, a DVD remote, a stereo remote, etc. And not only do remotes get lost regularly, but they also require expensive batteries to operate. Put them inside the drawer and instead use your phone or tablet to control your entertainment.

Perhaps the best part about this app is that you're not just getting basic channel and volume controls. You can create favorites lists, access Smart TV features right from your devices, and much more. It works the best with Samsung Smart-model televisions, but there's so much more that this app can actually do.

Pros and Cons of Samsung WatchON On TV

Pros

  • Works with a range of devices
  • Very easy to program and use
  • Won't interfere with non-programmed devices if you have multiple devices
  • Small file size and easy to set up

Cons

  • May not work with all manufacturers
  • Only the TV option gives you the actual range of choices

numerous bugfixes and enhancements

Potentially dangerous permissions

  • GET_ACCOUNTS: Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
  • READ_CALENDAR: Allows an application to read the user's calendar data.
  • READ_CONTACTS: Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
  • READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to read from external storage.
  • READ_PHONE_STATE: Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
  • WRITE_CALENDAR: Allows an application to write the user's calendar data.
  • WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to write to external storage.

Other permissions

  • ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Allows applications to access information about networks.
  • ACCESS_WIFI_STATE: Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
  • BLUETOOTH: Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
  • BLUETOOTH_ADMIN: Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
  • CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE: Allows applications to enter Wi-Fi Multicast mode.
  • CHANGE_WIFI_STATE: Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
  • EXPAND_STATUS_BAR: Allows an application to expand or collapse the status bar.
  • INTERNET: Allows applications to open network sockets.
  • MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS: Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
  • RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED: Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting. If you don't request this permission, you will not receive the broadcast at that time. Though holding this permission does not have any security implications, it can have a negative impact on the user experience by increasing the amount of time it takes the system to start and allowing applications to have themselves running without the user being aware of them. As such, you must explicitly declare your use of this facility to make that visible to the user.
  • SET_ALARM: Allows an application to broadcast an Intent to set an alarm for the user.
  • TRANSMIT_IR: Allows using the device's IR transmitter, if available.
  • com.android.vending.BILLING
  • com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
  • com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
  • com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION
  • com.samsung.helphub.permission.HELP
  • com.sec.android.settings.myplace.permission.READ_DATA
  • com.sec.android.settings.myplace.permission.WRITE_DATA
  • sstream.app.StoryProvider.WRITE.PERMISSION
  • tv.peel.samsung.app.REMOTE_CONTROL
  • tv.peel.samsung.app.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
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