# Remote Control for Sky — Stream / Glass / Q Controller

> Phone-based remote control for Sky Stream, Sky Q, and Sky Glass devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Carter Annandale.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-sky/id6737448785 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Carter Annandale](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711608364)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 74 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 31 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-10-30
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-sky/id6737448785/reviews.md

## What is Remote Control for Sky?

Take control of your Sky Stream, Sky Q, or Sky Glass with ease—right from your Phone! Our app transforms your phone into a fully functional remote, allowing you to browse, pause, play, record, type, and much more without needing a physical remote.

This is an unofficial application for Sky. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by Sky. ‘Sky’ is a trademark of Sky UK Limited.

No more searching for lost remotes or struggling with limited control options! With our Sky Remote app, you can navigate through channels, manage your recordings, adjust settings, and even search for shows with just a tap.

Our Sky Remote works with brilliantly with all models of Sky's streaming and satellite products.

Features:

Seamless Navigation: Quickly scroll through channels and menus.
Phone Keyboard: No more fiddling with the A-Z keyboard, type directly using your phone's keyboard!
Playback Control: Pause, play, rewind, and fast-forward your favorite shows and movies.
One-Tap Recording: Easily record and manage your programs on the go.
Voice Control: Search and control with simple voice commands (coming soon).
Set up is quick and easy—just connect to your Sky devices, and you're ready to go. Download today and make your Sky experience even better!

Access to the remote requires an in-app purchase:
Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
Privacy policy: https://skyqremote.com/privacy

## Key features

- Seamless navigation through channels and menus
- Phone keyboard for easy text input
- Playback control (pause, play, rewind, fast-forward)
- One-tap recording management
- Voice control for search and commands (coming soon)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $16.99 | per year |
| Premium Upgrade | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Upgrade | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Upgrade | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Upgrade | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium Upgrade | $2.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $39.99 | one-time |
| Full Feature Upgrade | $39.99 | one-time |
| One Time Upgrade | $14.99 | one-time |
| Full Feature Upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Remote Control for Sky?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Works reliably when functioning properly
- 🚀 Fast and responsive with no lag
- 💰 Cost-effective alternative to physical remotes
- ⌨️ Excellent keyboard input for app navigation
- 💡 Useful macro and shortcuts features
- 🔗 Works via VPN from remote locations
- ♿ Accessibility benefits for users with mobility issues
- 🔌 Stable connection maintenance
- 📱 Easy to connect and use

**Cons**

- 🔌 Frequent disconnection from TV/Sky box
- 💳 Aggressive monetization with forced paywall
- 📺 Doesn't work with Sky Stream or Sky Glass
- 🎛️ Volume control non-functional on many devices
- 🐛 Inconsistent functionality across devices
- 📢 Intrusive ads blocking remote controls
- 🚫 Misleading free trial claims
- 🔐 Difficult to uninstall due to paywall
- 💸 Deceptive pricing tactics and dynamic pricing
- 🤝 Poor customer support responsiveness
- ❌ Doesn't control TV functions only Sky box
- 🔍 Fails to detect Sky boxes on network

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App fails to recognize connected TV after short period
- Disconnection issues requiring TV restart
- Volume control not working
- Cannot find Sky Q boxes during network scan
- Connection drops and won't reconnect
- Ad close button (X) doesn't function
- Cannot delete app due to paywall interference
- Channel changing doesn't work
- Incompatible with Sky Stream boxes despite claims
- Requires IP address input but no way to obtain without remote

**Most requested features**

- Voice control functionality
- Better TV function control (volume, power, source)
- Improved device compatibility documentation
- Simpler IP address configuration process
- Better network detection for Sky boxes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 74)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-sky/id6737448785/reviews.md

### 1/5 — It sucks!

*2026-07-25, version 2.7.9*

It sucks

### 1/5 — Waste

*2026-06-10, version 2.7.9*

Load of rubbish took money so no free trial and doesn’t even work!

### 4/5 — Love this

*2026-06-07, version 2.7.9*

Nice just think the subscription thing should be cancles

### 1/5 — Charged money for it

*2026-05-27, version 2.7.9*

If you need to control your sky glass tv from your phone, go to app store and download sky remote from sky tv. It is totally free. This one charges £3:99 pounds weekly. Not worth it when you can get it for free.

### 2/5 — Great when it works

*2026-05-23*

It’s great when it works, but often after a short period of time the app fails to recognise the TV it was connected to.  The only way to counter this issue is to turn the TV off and back on again so it’s a little bit annoying and not consistent.

### 5/5 — An amazing app for how cost effective it is!

*2026-05-11*

From just about 10 minutes of using this app, I’ve had a brilliant experience, no lag or delay, and it works reliably with keyboard input into apps! I am very happy with this app and am rating it 5 stars for functionality and surprising quality! I would recommend this to someone who has either broken their sky remote or can’t find it or just want to try a new experience like I did! Thank you developers for an amazing remote alternative

### 1/5 — I wish I could love it

*2026-05-03, version 2.7.9*

Doesn’t wok it’s making me pay and I can’t get out of the paywall!!!!!!!!

### 2/5 — greedy

*2026-05-01, version 2.7.9*

whilst the app/remote is functional, the price is not worth it. the app will try to charge you £3.99 a week for premium subscription; however this is available at £2.99 a month via subscriptions on your apple account. also no option at free with ads. bad business practice.

### 1/5 — Rip off

*2026-03-01, version 2.7.7*

Wouldn’t have minded a small one-time purchase, but this requires monthly payment. Outrageous. Have ordered a new remote from Amazon

### 1/5 — Remote control Sky

*2026-01-30, version 2.7.7*

Perfect during free trial scam when you start to pay for it! Funny when you start paying it doesn’t work

## Frequently asked questions about Remote Control for Sky

### What does this app do?

This app transforms your smartphone into a fully functional remote control for your Sky Stream, Sky Q, or Sky Glass device. It allows you to navigate menus, control playback, type using your phone's keyboard, record programs, and more, all without needing a physical remote.

### What are the key features of this Sky remote app?

Key features include seamless navigation through channels and menus, a phone keyboard for easy text input, playback controls (pause, play, rewind, fast-forward), one-tap recording management, and upcoming voice control for search and commands. It is designed to work with all models of Sky's streaming and satellite products.

### Is this app free to use?

Access to the remote functionality requires an in-app purchase. While the app itself may be free to download, you will need to make a purchase to unlock its features and use it as a remote control for your Sky devices.

### What Sky devices is this app compatible with?

This Sky Remote app works brilliantly with all models of Sky's streaming and satellite products, including Sky Stream, Sky Q, and Sky Glass. Setup is quick and easy, requiring only a connection to your Sky devices.

### How is this app different from a physical Sky remote?

This app offers enhanced convenience by allowing you to use your phone as a remote. It eliminates the need to search for a lost physical remote and provides a full phone keyboard for easier text input, such as searching for shows or entering passwords. It also offers features like one-tap recording management.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.7.9 — 2026-04-30

This version contains bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.7.8 — 2026-03-04

We added support for Sky Glass and Sky Stream! This version contains bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.7.7 — 2025-11-11

Connecting to your Sky box is now much easier! This update contains bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.7.6 — 2025-10-29

This update contains bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.7.5 — 2025-10-16

This update contains bug fixes and performance improvements.

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