# Smart Remote Control App — WiFi Remote for Sony Smart TVs

> WiFi remote control for Sony Smart TVs with picture and app control. (iPhone/iPad app by javidan salarian.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-control-app/id1599008538 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [javidan salarian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1344388051)
- Category: Utilities, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.75/5 from 518 App Store ratings · 33 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-02-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-control-app/id1599008538/reviews.md

## What is Smart Remote Control App?

This app lets you control your SONY Smart TV (All SONY TV Models after 2012 are Supported)


SIMPLE, FAST & EASY Remote is Always with You!

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Do you want a WiFi remote which has many cool features?


- Power Saving Mode: You can easily change your TV's Power Saving Mode from the app with a few clicks (Off, Low, High & Picture Off)? 
- TV's Picture Settings: You can easily change your TV's Brightness, Sharpness, Contrast, Color and much more with only a few taps
- Open TV Apps: You can search & open TV's apps from your iPhone/iPad
- Multiple Remote Styles for easier navigation 


Smart TV Remote Control App is a virtual WiFi remote for your smart TV
An easy way to control your smart TV with your iPhone
You can use this app if your TV and iPhone are connected to the same WiFi network


- Works with WiFi (iPhone and TV must be connected to the same WiFi network)

- Easy remote setup (Pairing the app with your TV usually takes less than one minute)

- Write texts on your iPhone and send it to your TV

- Easy track-pad navigation (Swipe or Tap)

- You can turn on sound or vibration feedback to feel every button you press

- Most TVs are supported


Minimal AD EXPERIENCE 
Using a TV remote with too much ADs is frustrating and this app does show only a few ads per day


- Your feedback helps us make this app even better. So please tell us what you think about the app.


Disclaimer & Trademarks:

This app is NOT affiliated with or endorsed by Sony Corporation. Sony (or SONY) is the trademark of Sony Group Corporation.
This app is an unofficial virtual remote and does not completely replace your physical remote 
To use this app, both your Sony TV and your iPhone/iPad must be turned ON and connected to the same WiFi network (Some network configuration may limit the app's search functionality)

## Key features

- WiFi remote control
- Adjust picture settings
- Open TV apps
- Trackpad navigation
- Text input to TV
- Power saving mode control

## What do users think of Smart Remote Control App?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- ✅ Works seamlessly with Sony Bravia TVs
- 👍 Free app with no subscription required
- 📱 Compatible with multiple Apple devices (iPad, iPhone)
- 🎮 Complete remote functionality including picture settings
- ⚡ Easy pairing and setup process
- 🎯 Large, easy-to-use button interface
- 📝 Supports text input and copy/paste
- 🎨 Simple and clean user interface
- 💰 Genuinely free compared to trial-based alternatives

**Cons**

- 📺 Keyboard input mode doesn't work reliably
- 🐛 App freezes and crashes during use
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive full-screen ads
- ⏸️ Ads interrupt app functionality and block usage
- 🔄 Unreliable performance - works inconsistently
- 🌙 No dark mode or night mode option
- 🎨 Outdated app icon design
- 🌐 Potential connectivity issues with mesh routers

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes after one minute of use while loading ads
- Keyboard mode non-functional despite on-screen keyboard activation
- Inconsistent connectivity and reliability issues
- Full-screen ads block remote functionality until ad completes
- App crashes regularly
- Unreliable performance with some network configurations

**Most requested features**

- Option to purchase ad-free version (one-time payment preferred over subscription)
- Dark mode or night mode support
- Updated, modern app icon design
- Tap-and-hold functionality to mimic press-and-hold remote button behavior
- Better ad placement (banner ads instead of full-screen interruptions)
- Update to support latest remote features
- Option to disable ads through in-app purchase

## Recent user reviews (10 of 33)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-control-app/id1599008538/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Advertisements kill it

*2026-05-17, version 1.0.4*

Is there an option to go add free? Every time I’m using an important function, it gets stuck on advertisements, and I miss my shows.

### 5/5 — Works good

*2026-02-17, version 1.0.4*

This is a very good remote for my Sony Bravia. Works on my iPad Pro and my iPhone 15

### 4/5 — Works great mostly

*2025-08-29, version 1.0.4*

Comes in very handy when the actual remote is misplaced. 
Only issue is that the Keyboard mode does not work even though the keyboard on screen is activated and awaiting input.
Maybe it's because I'm using a mesh router, but don't know 🤷‍♂️

### 5/5 — Perfect remote for Sony TVs

*2025-08-06, version 1.0.4*

Remote buttons are nice and huge on tablet.

### 5/5 — Works great

*2025-07-24, version 1.0.4*

Best app thank you

### 5/5 — Great compatibility

*2025-05-20, version 1.0.4*

I'm so glad I found this remote app. There's so many functions it allows me to do. Personally I find it easier to work than the actual remote that came with my TV. I'm using it with a 2024 Sony Bravia

### 2/5 — Great when it works, but crashes regularly and impossible to reset. Plus way too many ads

*2024-09-06, version 1.0.4*

Unfortunately we have a 2nd hand tv. Original remote stopped working. This app works sporadically but the ads are so frequent it’s annoying

### 5/5 — 🗣️🔥

*2024-08-29, version 1.0.4*

Sigma

### 4/5 — Best Tv remote app

*2024-07-24, version 1.0.4*

Only gripe I have is no Night Mode and could use a better App Icon. Looks a decade old

### 5/5 — Remote

*2024-05-27, version 1.0.4*

The app is free but the remote is ugly

## Frequently asked questions about Smart Remote Control App

### What does the Smart Remote Control App do?

This app functions as a virtual WiFi remote for your Sony Smart TV. It allows you to control your TV wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad, offering features like adjusting picture settings, opening TV apps, and navigating with a trackpad.

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

Key features include WiFi remote control for Sony Smart TVs, the ability to adjust picture settings (brightness, contrast, etc.), open TV apps directly from your phone, use a trackpad for navigation, and send text to your TV. It also includes a power saving mode control.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it does display a minimal number of ads per day. It is described as having a 'Minimal AD EXPERIENCE'.

### What are the compatibility requirements for this app?

To use this app, both your Sony Smart TV (models after 2012 are supported) and your iPhone/iPad must be turned on and connected to the same WiFi network. Some network configurations might affect app search functionality.

### How does this app compare to a physical remote?

This app is an unofficial virtual remote and does not completely replace your physical remote. It offers convenient wireless control and additional features like app launching and text input, but a physical remote may still be necessary for certain functions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.4 — 2022-05-26

Version 1.0.4 contains new features and improvements:

- Now you can easily change your TV's picture settings (Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness and ...)

- Added a Large Remote Style (So you can use the navigation buttons even without looking at your phone screen)

- Added dark appearance support

- Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.0.3 — 2022-05-20

Version 1.0.3 contains new features and improvements:

- Now you can easily change your TV's picture settings (Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness and ...)
- Added a Large Remote Style (So you can use the navigation buttons even without looking at your phone screen)
- Added dark appearance support
- Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.0.2 — 2022-03-21

This version contains bug fixes, new features and improvements:

- You can now write texts on your iPhone and get them on your TV
- A track-pad which makes your navigation experience easy & fast

### 1.0.1 — 2022-03-15

This version contains:

- Added a ripple effect feedback when touching buttons (It's more visible which button is being pressed now!)
- Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.0 — 2022-03-01

No release notes.

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