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Your LG TV Remote Can Control Your PlayStation 5 - Here's How
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Key Points:
- LG TV remotes can control the PlayStation 5 through HDMI-Consumer Electronics Control (CEC), known as Simplink on LG TVs, eliminating the need for a dedicated PS5 media remote.
- To enable this functionality, users must activate Simplink on their LG TV settings and enable "HDMI Device Link" and optionally "One Touch Play" on the PS5.
- While TV remotes can navigate streaming apps on the PS5, they cannot replace the DualSense controller for gaming, as they lack necessary buttons and thumbsticks.
- DualSense controllers use Bluetooth and offer more flexible control from any angle within range, unlike TV remotes which rely on infrared and require line-of-sight.
- Using an LG TV remote to control the PS5 is a convenient supplementary option for basic navigation, especially for pausing media from a distance, but it does not fully substitute dedicated PS5 controllers.
