i love this remote
lightweight, easy to understand and use, customizable. quickly replaced my google home app remote, analog tv remote, and vizio remote.
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Transform your iPhone into a universal TV remote for various smart TV brands and streaming devices. It also functions as a game controller and integrates with smart home devices for enhanced control.
✓Universal TV remote control
✓Game controller functionality
✓Smart home device integration
✓Customizable button layouts
✓Macro creation for complex actions
✓Media casting and mirroring
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What's New in Demote
2.1.3
October 13, 2026
• Gaben 2: a new controller layout after the new Steam Controller, with two sticks over two small trackpads. The original is now Gaben 1. • A tidier controller: Back to TV remote, your layout and Settings sit together at the top, and the shoulder buttons are back in the corners. Where the buttons go (your TV, an emulator or Bluetooth) and Customize now live in the controller's Settings, each explained. • The remote's wheel sits centered under what's playing on every iPhone and iPad, with the trackpad, Settings, keyboard and controller in its corners. • Demote reopens the TV you picked last, every time. Turn off Open last TV on launch in Settings to start on your TV list instead. • Fit-and-finish fixes across Cupertino, Swiper, BIG MODE and the classic layouts.
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FAQ
What TVs does Demote support?
Demote supports a wide range of TVs including Google TV, Android TV, Roku TVs, Apple TV, Samsung (2016+), LG webOS, Vizio SmartCast, Sony Bravia, and most Panasonic Viera TVs. Ensure your iPhone and TV share the same Wi-Fi network.
Can Demote be used as a game controller?
Yes, Demote can be turned sideways to function as a game controller with various pre-set layouts. It also supports emulator mode over Wi-Fi for PC emulators that use DSU, offering analog sticks and triggers.
Does Demote have ads?
No, Demote is ad-free. The description explicitly states 'No ads, no account, no subscription.'
How does Demote handle smart home control?
Demote integrates with Home Assistant and offers specific button packs for devices like WLED, Shelly, Kodi, and more. You can control scenes, lights, blinds, fans, and speakers grouped by room.
Is Demote free to use?
Yes, Demote is completely free. The description states 'THE WHOLE REMOTE IS FREE' and 'Nothing that's free today will ever become paid.'
How often is Demote updated?
The latest version, 2.1.3, was released on October 13, 2026, indicating a recent update. The app was initially released on July 28, 2026.
What is the age rating for Demote?
Demote has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.
Can Demote control TV volume?
Yes, Demote can control TV volume. It also allows you to use your iPhone's physical volume buttons for volume control if enabled in settings.
