How to Play Music on a Panasonic Smart TV

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

TV Remote 2 is a TV control application for enabling easy operation, setting and sharing the contents with the Panasonic Smart TV.
Install TV Remote 2 in your mobile device, connect it via Wi-Fi to the home network to which the TV is connected, and then you can use the device as a dedicated remote control and also enjoy various link operations.

In order to stream audio/video to your Smart TV, both your TV and Mobile device must be connected to the same network.

2. TV Setup

The following steps need to be taken from the Panasonic TV before attempting to connect your device.

  1. Hit the Menu button on the remote.
Diagram showing functions on the remote control

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  2. Highlight Network and hit OK on the remote.
Menu with Network highlighted


  1. Highlight Network Connection and hit OK on the remote.
Menu with Network Connection highlighted


  1. Select Quick Setup and hit OK on the remote.
Network Connection info screen with Quick Setup highlighted


  1. If you have previously connected to Wi-Fi it will attempt to automatically connect to your network. Otherwise, highlight your Wireless Network and hit OK on the remote.
Network Connection setup with list of available networks and example network is highlighted


  1. Using the remote enter your Wi-Fi Security Key (Password) and hit the Return key to connect.
Network Connection setup with virtual keyboard showing and a field for their network password

  1. Wireless Security Keys are case sensitive. Be sure you are using correct case when entering this on the remote. 
  2. Once you are connected it will perform a Network Status test to confirm you are connected fully to the internet. Highlight Next/Exit and hit OK on the remote.
Network Status with Next highlighted


  1. Select TV Remote App Settings and hit OK on the remote
Menu with TV Remote Apps highlighted


  1. Ensure the Viera Remote setting says On then press Back on the remote.
Menu with TV Remote highlighted


  1. Highlight Network Link and hit OK on the remote.
Menu with Network Link highlighted


  1. Toggle DLNA Server to On/Enable if you wish to be able to watch items from the TV on your mobile device and then press Back on the remote.
Network LInk Menu with DLNA Remote Control and enable next to it is highlighted


  1. Highlight Software Update to make sure you're on the latest firmware. This will ensure you a bug-free experience.
Menu with software update highlighted

3. Install Android App

  1. Open Play Store.
Google Play
  1. Type "Panasonic TV Remote 2" in the search bar.
Search results with Panasonic TV 2 app highlighted in search results
  1. Select Panasonic TV Remote 2 in the search results.
  2. Click Install to start downloading the app.
Panasonic TV 2 Remote app page with Install button highlighted
  1. Click Open to proceed to the setup.
Panasonic TV 2 Remote app page with Open button highlighted

4. Setup App

  1. Open the Panasonic TV Remote 2 app.
Panasonic Remote 2 app

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  2. Select the TV you wish to control from the list.
Device selection with example TV Selected

TV's that have been connected to your network will automatically show up on your mobile device as long as you are on the same network.

5. Streaming to TV

To stream audio/video from your mobile device, follow these steps.

  1. Open the Panasonic TV Remote 2 app.
Panasonic TV Remote 2 app

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  2. Click the Menu button and tap on Swipe & Share.
Menu button with swipe and share highlighted


  1. Select the device that contains the desired content, and then select the item you wish to stream.
Example content screen available to stream from phone


  1. You can now swipe to play/copy contents from your mobile device to your Panasonic TV.
Example actions that can be performed

To stream from applications follow these steps.

  1. Open the Panasonic TV Remote 2 app.
Panasonic TV Remote 2 app

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  2. Click the Menu button and tap on App Launcher.
Menu with App launcher highlighted


  1. Tap on the application you wish to use.
Example of different apps available

6. Install iOS App

  1. Open App Store.
Apple App Store
  1. Type in "Panasonic TV Remote 2" in the search bar.
Panasonic TV Remote 2 highlighted in search results
  1. Select Panasonic TV Remote 2 in the search results.
  2. Choose GET and install the app.
Panasonic TV Remote 2 app page with GET button highlighted
  1. Open the app to proceed with the setup.
Panasonic TV Remote 2 app page with Open button highlighted