Full control over your Philips tv from your browser so you can leave that remote on the table

Latest Version

Version
1.0.1
Update
July 25, 2015
Size
432KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
2.4386 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Http://*/*
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TV Remote for Philips Smart TV Extension

Basically the Philips MyRemote app for Angular, cloned to now work as a Chrome browser action.

The applcation performs a scan of your local network to find your Philips Smart TV's that support the JointSpace JSON API.

Select your TV and enjoy not having to bend over to fetch the remote from the table. You can now use it straight from the new icon next to the address bar!


Changelog:
v1.0.1 : Fixed initial release.
v1.0 : initial release
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "TV Remote for Philips Smart TV", "short_name": "Remote for Philips TV", "description": "Full control over your Philips tv from your browser so you can leave that remote on the table", "version": "1.0.1", "manifest_version": 2, "permissions": ["http://*/*"], "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icon-48.png", "default_popup": "philips.html" }, "icons": { "48": "icon-48.png" }, "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' https://www.google-analytics.com; object-src 'self'"}
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How to download and manually install TV Remote for Philips Smart TV extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install TV Remote for Philips Smart TV extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install TV Remote for Philips Smart TV extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install TV Remote for Philips Smart TV extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download TV Remote for Philips Smart TV extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a TV Remote for Philips Smart TV extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the TV Remote for Philips Smart TV Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the TV Remote for Philips Smart TV extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the TV Remote for Philips Smart TV extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for TV Remote for Philips Smart TV extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the TV Remote for Philips Smart TV extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download TV Remote for Philips Smart TV extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install TV Remote for Philips Smart TV extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the TV Remote for Philips Smart TV extension file

Select and download the TV Remote for Philips Smart TV extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the TV Remote for Philips Smart TV extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your TV Remote for Philips Smart TV extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the TV Remote for Philips Smart TV extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install TV Remote for Philips Smart TV extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Daro (ID: 00000051f67182e3) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 07/18/2020 not work, nie działa, najciekawsze że można sterować np za pomocą youtube a za pomocą tej apki już nie

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pen kanera (ID: 00000034abd1702d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/15/2020 ppppp

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Tobias Pätzold (ID: 000000f6d48e1895) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/09/2019 Da ich die Website zur Steuerung des Philips TV mittels API nicht mehr finde, bin ich auf diese Extension gestoßen und kann meinen Philips wieder steuern ohne Smartphone.

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San Wees (ID: 00000042772a2af2) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/26/2019 Deixou de funcionar a muito tempo, tudo indica que o projeto foi abandonado. Que pena !

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(ID: ) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 04/01/2019 great