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Optik™ Smart Remote on Windows Pc

Developed By: TELUS

License: Free

Rating: 3,5/5 - 1.385 votes

Last Updated: February 19, 2025

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 4.0.1
Size 5.8 MB
Release Date October 10, 17
Category Entertainment Apps

App Permissions:
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming. [see more (11)]

What's New:
Minor updates [see more]

Description from Developer:
Optik™ Smart Remote from TELUS
With the Optik™ Smart Remote it’s quick and easy to find the best thing to watch on TV with super fast guide and On Demand browsing. Plus, you can c... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Optik™ Smart Remote and install on Windows PC. Optik™ Smart Remote is free Entertainment app, developed by TELUS. Latest version of Optik™ Smart Remote is 4.0.1, was released on 2017-10-10 (updated on 2025-02-19). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of Optik™ Smart Remote is 3,5. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1,385 users, 528 users had rated it 5*, 278 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Optik™ Smart Remote on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Optik™ Smart Remote on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Optik™ Smart Remote on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Optik™ Smart Remote using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Optik™ Smart Remote" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Optik™ Smart Remote on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Optik™ Smart Remote" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Optik™ Smart Remote from TELUS
With the Optik™ Smart Remote it’s quick and easy to find the best thing to watch on TV with super fast guide and On Demand browsing. Plus, you can control your TV with your mobile device.

Features:
- Set and manage your PVR recordings while you’re on the go so you don’t miss another show.
- See what else is on and browse the guide on your mobile device without interrupting a moment of your show.
- Browse thousands of great movies and TV shows in the On Demand tab.
- Spend less time browsing using filters to see only what you want
- Use the search function to quickly find the TV show or movie you want to watch.
- Use your mobile device to change channels with a tap or a swipe.

Requirements:
- Must subscribe to TELUS Optik TV and Internet.
- To access recording functionality, an Optik HD PVR is required.
- An Optik TV account is required to log onto this service. To create your username and password, go to the Main Menu on your digital box, select Settings, Optik TV account and follow the instructions.

For customer support information visit:
telus.com/smartremotehelp
Minor updates
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to enter Wi-Fi Multicast mode.
Allows an application to read from external storage.