Universal TV Remote Control・ User Reviews

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App keeps disconnecting from the TV

When it’s connected, it’s great. But it has been wildly inconsistent for me because it keeps losing connection with the TV. Super annoying to constantly repair. Sometimes it disconnects while a show is on, then it can’t reconnect because it thinks it can’t turn the TV on. So the options are to keep the show on and not be able to change or do anything, or shut off the TV manually and start over. Terrible user experience.
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Response from developer

Hello Notetaker 75, We're sorry to hear you're having difficulties. Our app has been thoroughly tested and works successfully with most popular TV platforms, including Samsung Smart TV, LG webOS, Android TV, Google TV, Roku, Fire TV, and others. For proper connection, please ensure your iPhone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, VPN is disabled on both devices, and local network access is enabled for the app. If this doesn't help, please feel free to contact us by clicking the "Contact Us" link in the app or directly at support@malbyapps.com and share your TV model details. We’ll do our best to assist!

Unusable

If I could leave a 0 I would. You get three taps and it shoves a subscription plan in your face. That, while already bad enough, is not where it ends. I have an insignia tv. It has no button to control volume. Thankfully the app has volume control that you can’t use unless you pay. With the amount of times I’ll be clicking no subscription alongside deafening volume from my television, I’ll use instagram. Developer if you are reading this and want to put an ai generated response to console me, I hope you drop your tv remote and slip causing the remote to go so far up your cheeks that blinking changes the hdmi input
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Response from developer

Hi JDGamer08, Thank you for your feedback! Please note that it’s entirely possible to use the app for free and enjoy most of the features—just close the premium plan offer to continue. Premium plans help us not only improve the app but also ensure its compatibility with evolving TV platforms, so it continues to work smoothly over time. Additionally, for those seeking a more cost-effective solution, we highly recommend exploring our long-term plans, which provide significant cost savings and better value overtime. We’re grateful for your feedback and will work on making the free version more intuitive and easier to use. If anything isn’t working as described, feel free to contact us at support@malbyapps.com with your TV model details, and we’ll gladly assist.

NO PAY

Most of the apps I’ve used, normally always make me pay to even use the remote to move but finally I can use the remote without having to pay thank you

Response from developer

Hello Ustinky, We’re really grateful to you for taking the time to share your kind feedback! It means a lot to us and motivates our team to keep improving. Thanks for your support!

TV Remote

I’m so happy with this app! Literally the easiest and the best as I’ve tried many different ones.
Highly recommend!!

Select??

All buttons seemed great apart from no select? Pressing the centre and nothing happened? Although quick set up and speedy for everything else! Maybe I’m missing something

Needs a $7/week subscription? For a REMOTE?

The app let me press home and use the up and down buttons. Once I tried to hit the center of the track pad to select for the third time I was given a screen telling me to subscribe. Same thing when I tried to lower the volume. You need a subscription or use the power button and volume and select. Useless remote unless you’re looking to spend a crazy amount of money to use a REMOTE
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Good

So far so good found tv first try which many apps haven’t

as well

Nicely confirmed interface and comes with a very robust selection of features and versatile and customizable. Great performance as well

Doesn’t work, can’t cancel

How do I cancel I’ve downloaded the app today with the free trial it doesn’t work none of the buttons do the app isn’t working so can’t click on anything to cancel

Terrible

Don’t bother getting this app they charge you to use the remote a complete rip off and ridiculous

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