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.

Your Apple TV really is part of your Apple ecosystem. The proof is that you can use your iPhone or iPad as a remote control -- and it's easy to do.

To use your iPhone as a TV remote control for Android TV, first download the Google TV app on your iPhone. But keep in mind that both devices should be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Now go ...

Apple's new patent suggests the iPhone could become a universal remote, automatically detecting and controlling devices like TVs, smart homes, and cars using wireless technology.