# Lazy Remote: Control for your TV's,lights & DVR

> iPhone app to control smart TVs, lights, and DVRs over Wi-Fi. (iPhone/iPad app by Danila Gusev.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lazy-remote-control-for-your-tvslights-and-dvr/id1174817218 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Danila Gusev](https://appshunter.io/developer/988409704)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.40/5 from 34 App Store ratings · 62 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 33 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-11-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lazy-remote-control-for-your-tvslights-and-dvr/id1174817218/reviews.md

## What is Lazy Remote?

Sometimes is too lazy to get up off the couch and take TV remote. It happens

With Lazy Remote you can control multiple devices simultaneously from your iPhone. Watch movies, change volume, control lights, all this without getting up from the chair.

This app works via wifi and doesn't require to install additional software on your devices. Just be sure that the devices are on the same network with your phone.


Currently supported devices:

TV:
Sony Bravia - Control, Volume, Wake on Lan, Watch Photos 
LG WebOS, Netcast - Control, Volume, Watch Photos & Videos
Samsung Smart TV (before 2014) - Control, Volume, Watch Photos & Videos
Samsung Smart TV (2015+) - (HAS NO BUTTONS CONTROL) Volume, Watch Photos & Videos
Samsung Tizen - (HAS NO BUTTONS CONTROL) Volume, Wake on Lan, Watch Photos & Videos
Panasonic (Some models) - Control, Volume, Wake on Lan

DVR, Media Players:
Apple TV (2th, 3rd and 4th) - Control, Sent text
Tivo - Control
Roku - Control
Dune - Control, Volume, Wake on Lan
xBox - Watch Photos & Videos
most of DLNA devices - Volume
Denon,Marantz - Volume&Power(test)

Lights:
LiFX


Control hints:
Tap on arrows panel to 'Ok'
Double tap to 'Back'
Long tap to 'Home'

## Key features

- Simultaneous device control
- Volume and channel management
- Smart light control
- Media streaming
- Wake on Lan functionality
- Text input for Apple TV

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lazy Remote - remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 62)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lazy-remote-control-for-your-tvslights-and-dvr/id1174817218/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great

*2021-07-23, version 1.2.5*

This app is phenomenal. I don’t get why people hate it it is life saving 

5/5❤️

### 2/5 — Stopped working in just 2 hours.

*2021-04-06, version 1.2.5*

Sigh, the search continues.

### 1/5 — Does not work as advertised

*2021-03-26, version 1.2.5*

Could not find apple tv on same wifi network. So it is a fail

### 1/5 — Teclado não abre

*2020-12-12, version 1.2.5*

Teclado não abre, logo não ajuda em nada 

Lixo

### 4/5 — Good

*2020-07-25, version 1.2.5*

Good and fast response. Pls add keyboard.

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2020-04-21, version 1.2.5*

My tv remote is broke and I was trying for ages to find a remote app that does not send an accept or deny option to my tv which I could not press because I didn’t have my remote!! This doesn’t do that :)

### 5/5 — Trop bien

*2020-03-19, version 1.2.5*

Trop bien

### 5/5 — It’s great

*2019-02-09, version 1.2.5*

We always lose the remote

### 1/5 — Universal remote

*2018-12-27, version 1.2.5*

Wonder why Apple allow this nonsense app developers to even market this rubbish on the Apple store, paid £2:99
A total waste of money, pure scam on Apple store , adverts still there n does not do  what it lists , trust me don’t bother, developer is robbing,
Feel frustrated n upset!!!
Wish I could get my back, forget the amount of time I wasted switching the devices on n off !!!!!

### 1/5 — Doesn’t Work

*2018-12-04*

Says it works with a Bravia but it doesn’t at all, even though the TV shows up in the device list.

## Frequently asked questions about Lazy Remote

### What does Lazy Remote do?

Lazy Remote allows you to control various smart devices like TVs, lights, and DVRs directly from your iPhone. You can change channels, adjust volume, control lighting, and even stream photos and videos to your TV, all without needing to get up.

### What devices are supported by Lazy Remote?

The app supports a wide range of devices including Sony Bravia, LG WebOS/Netcast, Samsung Smart TVs (various models), Panasonic TVs, Apple TV, Tivo, Roku, Xbox, and LiFi smart lights. It also has DLNA and some Denon/Marantz device support.

### How does Lazy Remote connect to devices?

The app works via Wi-Fi and requires your iPhone and the devices you wish to control to be on the same network. No additional software needs to be installed on your devices.

### Is Lazy Remote free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This suggests that some advanced features or device support might be unlocked through these purchases.

### What are some common use cases for Lazy Remote?

Common use cases include controlling your TV without searching for the physical remote, adjusting smart lights for movie nights, changing channels during a commercial break, or sending text to your Apple TV without a physical keyboard.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.5 — 2017-05-18

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Small design changes
Fixes in creating / saving activities

### 1.2.1 — 2017-04-07

-Added Philips TV support (before 2015, jointSpace supported). If you have one and app not work, please email me on lazy.sprt@gmail.com

-minor bugfixes

### 1.1.0 — 2017-02-07

Added activities like in PRO version.

### 0.9.8 — 2016-12-29

Support for Denon and Marantz (if not worked -- send e-mail to lazy.sprt@gmai.com)\

Added in-app ads :(

### 0.9.7 — 2016-12-15

Thanks for using. On any questions write to lazy.sprt@gmail.com

No you can send text to Apple TV!
Bugfixes

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All apps by Danila Gusev: https://appshunter.io/developer/988409704

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