# OpenRemote

> Universal remote control console for OpenRemote smart home automation systems. (iPhone/iPad app by OpenRemote Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openremote/id407587441 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [OpenRemote Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/332430960)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2011-05-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openremote/id407587441/reviews.md

## What is OpenRemote?

This is a universal version of the OpenRemote 2 console.

This application allows OpenRemote users to send commands to OpenRemote Controller over a WiFi connection. The user interface can be customized for each house installation with online tools available on OpenRemote website.

Panel automatic selection has been updated to support new screen sizes, the supported panel prefixes are now:
iPhone4 for all 3.5" retina screens (iPhone 4, iPhone 4s)
iPhone5 for all 4" screens (iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone SE)
iPhone6 for all 4.7" screens (iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 7, iPhone 8)
iPhone6Plus for all 5.5" screens (iPhone 6Plus, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8 Plus)
iPhoneX for all 5.8" screens (iPhone X, iPhone Xs)
iPhoneXR for iPhone XR 6.1" screen
iPhoneXSMax for iPhone Xs Max 6.5" screen
iPad for all non retina iPads (iPad 2, iPad mini)
iPad3 for all non 12.9" retina iPads (iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad Air, iPad Air2, iPad Pro 9.7, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 4)
iPadPro11 for iPad Pro 11"
iPadPro12 for iPad Pro 12.9"

On first installation, console will connect to public demo controller.

## Key features

- Universal remote console
- Send commands over WiFi
- Customizable user interface
- Supports various screen sizes
- Connects to public demo controller

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openremote/id407587441/reviews.md

### 1/5 — HELP!!  This update broke my life!

*2016-04-21, version 2.2.0*

Help! Our family uses this app to controls everything in our house, and we woke up this morning and when I launch the app it just has a pop up that says ERROR OCCUR Generic HTTP Error.  Then a blank screen.

Please fix or provide resources for me to fix it ASAP; my wife and I and our two kids have been using this every day for all lights, TV, music, thermostat, etc!!!

### 3/5 — Not very mobile

*2014-01-14, version 2.1.3*

Works great when connected to LAN or WiFi, but has issues when using a mobile connection.  Thus, not very "mobile."

### 3/5 — Needs iphone 5 screen support.

*2013-08-19, version 2.1.3*

Needs iphone 5 screen support.

## Frequently asked questions about OpenRemote

### What is OpenRemote?

OpenRemote is a universal console application that allows users to send commands to their OpenRemote Controller over a WiFi connection, enabling remote control of smart home devices.

### Can I customize the interface in OpenRemote?

Yes, the user interface for OpenRemote can be fully customized for each house installation using online tools available on the OpenRemote website.

### What devices does OpenRemote support?

OpenRemote is designed to support a wide range of screen sizes, including various iPhone and iPad models, with specific panel selections for each.

### Does OpenRemote have ads?

No, OpenRemote does not contain advertisements.

### Is OpenRemote free to use?

Yes, OpenRemote is available for free.

### What is the age rating for OpenRemote?

OpenRemote has an age rating of 17+.

### When was OpenRemote last updated?

The latest version of OpenRemote was last updated on December 6, 2018.

### Does OpenRemote work offline?

OpenRemote requires a WiFi connection to send commands to the OpenRemote Controller, so it does not function offline.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5.3 — 2018-12-06

Bug fix release:
- Fixed regression bug on layout of custom screens
- Fixed bug with Web view widgets

### 2.5.2 — 2018-11-16

Application has been updated for support iOS 12 and the latest available devices.

Panel automatic selection has been updated to support new screen sizes, the supported panel prefixes are now:
iPhone4 for all 3.5" retina screens (iPhone 4, iPhone 4s)
iPhone5 for all 4" screens (iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone SE)
iPhone6 for all 4.7" screens (iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 7, iPhone 8)
iPhone6Plus for all 5.5" screens (iPhone 6Plus, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8 Plus)
iPhoneX for all 5.8" screens (iPhone X, iPhone Xs)
iPhoneXR for iPhone XR 6.1" screen
iPhoneXSMax for iPhone Xs Max 6.5" screen
iPad for all non retina iPads (iPad 2, iPad mini)
iPad3 for all non 12.9" retina iPads (iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad Air, iPad Air2, iPad Pro 9.7, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 4)
iPadPro11 for iPad Pro 11"
iPadPro12 for iPad Pro 12.9"

On first installation, console will connect to public demo controller.

### 2.5.1 — 2016-12-17

Panels can now be auto-selected based on their names.
Depending on the device the console is running on, if there is exactly one panel with a name that has the appropriate prefix, it will be automatically selected.
Prefixes to use are:
iPhone4 for all 3.5" retina screens (iPhone 4, iPhone 4s)
iPhone5 for all 4" screens (iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone SE)
iPhone6 for all 4.7" screens (iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 7)
iPhone6Plus for all 5.5" screens (iPhone 6Plus, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7 Plus)
iPad for all non retina iPads (iPad 2, iPad mini)
iPad3 for all non 12.9" retina iPads (iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad Air, iPad Air2, iPad Pro 9.7, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 4)
iPadPro12 for iPad Pro 12.9"

On first installation, console will connect to new public demo controller.

Fixes for minor bugs and UI glitches.

### 2.5.0 — 2016-06-10

Fixes for several issues, including:
- Fixed : on initial load, some screens were truncated
- Fixed : images are not displayed for certain screens
- Fixed : username/password field for protected controller are not correctly laid out
- Updated : tab bar now use the images as mask, as it used to in console 2.1 and before. This should fix all issues reported regarding the TabBar

### 2.2.1 — 2016-05-10

Fixed critical issues:
- sliders not working
- incorrect navigation (going to wrong screen in group)
- connection issues with HTTPS
- connection issues with security enabled on the controller
- tab bar displayed in white instead of black

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