# Smart Remote for LG TV — Universal Remote Control

> LG Smart TV universal remote control app with WiFi and advanced features. (iPhone/iPad app by Color Tiger Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-for-lg-tv/id1367654993 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Color Tiger Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/881829458)
- Category: Utilities, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 5,027 App Store ratings · 51 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 55 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-04-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-for-lg-tv/id1367654993/reviews.md

## What is Smart Remote for LG TV?

Turn your phone into the best remote control for your Netcast or WebOS LG Smart TV, and get a set of features that no other app has, even the official LG remotes. Control multiple TVs over WiFi and stop searching for the plastic remotes. Use keyboard for easier text input, touchpad for navigation, etc.

Some of the features that make this a better remote than your plastic remotes:
- CONTROL MULTIPLE TVS from a single app
- VERY LIMITED ADS nobody hates full-screen ads more than us
- JUMP TO ANY CHANNEL straight from the app, without having to scroll through channels on the TV
- JUMP TO ANY TV APP straight from the app
- SHORTCUTS TO MOST USED TV APPS
- FAVORITE CHANNELS

Please note that this application cannot turn on your TV. Your TV is not connected to WiFi when it is OFF, so it can't accept commands

## Key features

- Control multiple LG TVs over WiFi
- Keyboard for text input
- Touchpad for navigation
- Jump to any channel
- Jump to any TV app
- Shortcuts to favorite apps
- Favorite channels

## What do users think of Smart Remote for LG TV?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great remote app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient when remote is lost

**Cons**

- 🐛 Keyboard/OK button not working
- 🔍 Frequent disconnections
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🔌 Can't turn on TV

**Commonly reported bugs**

- OK button not functional
- Constant disconnections from TV

**Most requested features**

- Option to remove ads
- Ability to turn on TV
- Keyboard support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 51)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-for-lg-tv/id1367654993/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Would be great, but keyboard doesn’t work.

*2024-05-08*

Would be great, but the keyboard doesn’t type at all on my LG. Everything else looks good, but the keyboard is essential. Also, there is no option to remove ads. If the keyboard worked, I would gladly pay a couple dollars to permanently remove ads.

### 1/5 — DEAR COLOR TIGER LIMITED…

*2023-01-15, version 1.2*

I will gladly change my one* star review to a five***** review if you would please change the operating system of the OK button in the control screen! THANK YOU!
Feel free to contact me anytime acknowledging 
Your latest update with this bug extinguished!

### 2/5 — Ads

*2022-10-09, version 1.2*

Within 5 seconds I got an ad; if you are looking for ad-free, keep looking and good luck. Also wouldn’t connect to my older tv.

### 5/5 — Feedback

*2022-07-04, version 1.2*

This is the greatest universal remote app ever

### 3/5 — Connection problem

*2022-04-25, version 1.2*

when I leave the app it loses connection to the tv and it won’t let me reconnect and I have to wait days before I can use the app

### 1/5 — Useless, Negative 5 Stars

*2022-03-25, version 1.2*

I have an LG Smart TV, about 3 years old, which I just updated. It is also on my local WiFi network. I have an iPhone 13 Pro Max, which I also just updated, and is also on my local network. Finally, I downloaded this app. Not only does this app NOT control my TV, the app can’t even FIND my LG TV to begin setting anything up. Utter USELESS.

### 2/5 — Full screen ads pop up too often

*2021-11-22, version 1.2*

Chill with the full screen ads, the app istelf works for the most part in general, just ads prevent you from using it half the time. Uninstalled.

### 2/5 — Ads

*2021-10-12, version 1.2*

Don’t believe the talk about limited ads. You can’t look at this app with one popping up. I removed it after an hour…

### 2/5 — Too Many Ads

*2021-05-23, version 1.2*

At first it was all good but then after a while there’s just ad after ad

### 3/5 — Center Button does not work!!!

*2021-05-19, version 1.2*

I’m able to get around but one of the most prominent buttons {OK} does not work!

## Frequently asked questions about Smart Remote for LG TV

### What does this app do?

This application transforms your smartphone into a comprehensive remote control for your LG Netcast or WebOS Smart TV. It allows you to control multiple TVs over WiFi, use your phone's keyboard for text input, and navigate menus with a touchpad. You can also directly jump to specific channels or TV apps.

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

Key features include controlling multiple LG TVs from one app, a keyboard for easier text entry, a touchpad for navigation, the ability to jump directly to any channel or TV app, and shortcuts to your most used TV applications. It also supports favorite channels.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is free to use. The description indicates 'VERY LIMITED ADS' and does not mention any in-app purchases or subscription models, suggesting a free monetization strategy.

### What LG TVs is this app compatible with?

This app is designed to work with LG Smart TVs running Netcast or WebOS operating systems. It allows control over WiFi, so your TV must be connected to your network.

### Can I turn on my TV with this app?

No, this application cannot turn on your TV. When your TV is off, it is not connected to WiFi and therefore cannot receive commands from the app. You will need to turn on your TV manually before using the remote features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2 — 2018-06-08

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

This update contains stability improvements;
We also made sure our app respects the GDPR in effect in the European Union.

### 1.1 — 2018-05-22

Bug fixes and stability improvements

### 1.0.3 — 2018-04-18

Fixes a crash after full screens are shown

### 1.0.2 — 2018-04-17

Added setting to prevent screen from locking

### 1.0.1 — 2018-04-14

We fixed a crash on channel favorites in some use cases.

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