# Plex & Kodi (XBMC) remote — The best remote control!

> Remote control for Plex and Kodi media servers with playback and navigation features. (iPhone/iPad app by Antoine Barrault.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plex-and-kodi-xbmc-remote/id403716879 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Antoine Barrault](https://appshunter.io/developer/391077788)
- Category: Utilities, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 132 App Store ratings · 65 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-12-01
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plex-and-kodi-xbmc-remote/id403716879/reviews.md

## What is Plex & Kodi (XBMC) remote?

Features: 

• Automatic installation discovering
• Easy play pause control access
• Volume control
• Apple Watch control
• Every navigations options controls
• Work with Kodi and Plex 
• and more

## Key features

- Automatic installation discovery
- Play/pause control
- Volume control
- Apple Watch control
- Full navigation options
- Works with Kodi and Plex

## What do users think of Plex & Kodi (XBMC) remote?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Works with Plex (sometimes)
- 👍 Works with Kodi (sometimes)
- 💰 Good for the price (free)

**Cons**

- 🐛 Does not find Kodi/Plex
- 🐛 App Support link broken
- 🐛 No manual settings
- 🐛 Doesn't work on app/web versions
- 🐛 Useless without manual settings
- 🐛 Failure to work
- 🐛 No indication how to get it to work
- 🐛 Server shows up after reloads
- 🐛 No Plex server detected
- 🐛 Only controls volume/stops playback
- 🐛 Crashes on tap
- 🐛 Crippled by paywall
- 🐛 Not possible to test before buy
- 🐛 Lacked options/settings
- 🐛 Broken
- 🐛 POS app
- 🐛 No
- 🐛 Garbage
- 🐛 Not worth it
- 🐛 Trash
- 🐛 Can't connect
- 🐛 Doesn't work for Plex
- 🐛 Ad blocks play button
- 🐛 Different port for remote control
- 🐛 Boo
- 🐛 Misleading
- 🐛 Does not work with Boxee
- 🐛 No support/instructions
- 🐛 Pure trash with ADS
- 🐛 Lack of support
- 🐛 Ads won't go away
- 🐛 Not Fully Fuctional
- 🐛 Ads cover buttons
- 🐛 meh
- 🐛 Can't use play/pause buttons
- 🐛 iAd blocks buttons

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App did not find Kodi or Plex sessions
- App Support link goes to a broken web page
- No way to manually enter settings
- App doesn't work on app installations or web versions of Plex
- App is useless without manual settings
- App does not find Plex installation
- App Support does not work
- App doesn't find any Plex installations on network
- App doesn't work
- App does not find Kodi
- App gives no option to configure manually
- App can't connect with Plex
- App only controls volume and stops playback
- App crashes as soon as I try to tap IP address or any other info
- Controls won't work unless I purchase apps
- Not possible to test before buy
- App did not work, lacked options & settings
- App doesn't work at all
- App doesn't see Kodi and gives no option to configure manually
- App is useless since I can't get it to connect with my plex
- App doesn't work with plex
- App crashes on tap
- App doesn't work with Plex install
- App doesn't work with plex even with instructions
- App not worth downloading
- Couldn't connect with XBMC
- Can't connect
- App didn't work for plex
- App doesn't work with Plex
- App has different port for remote control
- App doesn't work well enough to get to the point where you would push play
- App has an error when trying to enter IP
- App support won't open
- App has to pay for certain buttons to work
- App does not work with Boxee
- App has no instruction or help menu
- App has no support or instructions on setting up remote for plex
- App has an ad at the bottom
- App has ads
- App has ads that cover up buttons
- App has iAd blocking buttons
- App doesn't type for web surfing
- App only works for 2 secs before crashing
- App requires purchase of play button
- Ads won't go away even after paying
- Ads cover up info and play/pause buttons making them unusable
- Ads cover the bottom buttons

**Most requested features**

- Needs more buttons
- Keyboard mode for text entry
- Option to configure manually
- Make it free or cost money
- Type for web surfing
- More comprehensive controls

## Recent user reviews (10 of 65)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plex-and-kodi-xbmc-remote/id403716879/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Iffy

*2026-06-30*

First it found my server, then never again.  Garbage

### 4/5 — Needs more buttons

*2025-01-07*

Please

### 1/5 — Broken and unsupported

*2024-05-15*

As others have said, this app did not find either my Kodi or Plex sessions running on a pc on the same network, and there is no way to manually enter settings. Clicking the App Support link in the App Store goes to a broken web page. 

Apple, why is this still here? Remove it.

### 4/5 — Good

*2023-01-26, version 2.0.1*

Good

### 1/5 — Broken

*2023-01-01, version 2.0.1*

Doesn’t work on app installations or web versions of Plex. So basically it doesn’t work at all.

### 1/5 — Kodi remote...

*2022-12-05*

... that can't find Kodi. I gave one star because there should be a way to enter settings  manually. Without it, this app is useless to me.

### 1/5 — Failure to work

*2022-10-07*

Does not find my Plex installation  running on my network.  App Support does not work.  Why is this still here if it does not work?

### 1/5 — Doesn't work with Plex

*2022-01-12, version 2.0.1*

Doesn't find any Plex installations on my network

### 1/5 — Doesn’t Work.

*2021-12-18*

No. Just no.

### 5/5 — So far so good

*2021-12-01*

Time efficient

## Frequently asked questions about Plex & Kodi (XBMC) remote

### What does the Plex & Kodi (XBMC) remote app do?

This app functions as a remote control for your Plex and Kodi media server setups. It allows you to manage playback, adjust volume, and navigate through your media libraries directly from your smartphone or Apple Watch.

### What are the main features of this remote app?

Key features include automatic installation discovery, easy access to play/pause controls, volume management, and comprehensive navigation options. It also offers specific control capabilities for Apple Watch users and is compatible with both Kodi and Plex.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no advertisements or in-app purchases mentioned, indicating a completely free user experience.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed to control Plex and Kodi media centers. It also offers specific control features for Apple Watch, suggesting compatibility with iOS devices and potentially Android devices for controlling the media servers.

### How can I use this app to control my media?

Once installed, the app can automatically discover your Kodi and Plex installations. You can then use its interface to play, pause, control volume, and navigate through your media content, similar to using a physical remote control.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.1 — 2019-01-18

I keep updating the Plex & Kodi (XBMC) remote app, to added new features of iOS or making performance improvements.
Remember if you love the app support me by buy me a coffee on the settings tab of the app or tell your friends about the app.

### 2.0.0 — 2019-01-07

All new design, work on all devices orientations, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, auto-detection of installation.

### 1.6.5 — 2011-12-14

- fixe the bug that made the ads appears after buying the in-app purchase.

### 1.6.0 — 2011-10-11

-work with iOS 5

### 1.5.2 — 2011-02-23

- ajout d'un bouton plus pour permettre l'in app purchase

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