# Smart Remote for Sony TV,Audio — Remote controller, Keyboard

> Smartphone remote and keyboard for Sony Smart TVs. (iPhone/iPad app by TINAC Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-for-sony-tvaudio/id1397149892 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TINAC Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/539875795)
- Category: Utilities, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 261 App Store ratings · 339 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Korean, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2018-07-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-for-sony-tvaudio/id1397149892/reviews.md

## What is Smart Remote for Sony TV,Audio?

Smart SonRemote - TV Remote lets you easily control your Smart TV. 

Make sure your phone and smart TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

[Features]
- Remote controls your TV
- Keyboard control for TV
- Launch TV applications
- Automatically connect previously connected devices

Smart SonRemote - TV Remote works with all iOS running version 8.0 software or later

Disclaimer: 
*Keyboard does not support Youtube, Netflix application.

## Key features

- TV remote control
- Keyboard input for TV
- Launch TV applications
- Automatic device connection
- Wi-Fi network control

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Features | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Smart Remote for Sony TV,Audio?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful app
- 🚀 Responsive
- 👍 Excellent app
- 👍 Necessary for Sony TV

**Cons**

- 🐛 Navigation buttons not working
- 🐛 Keyboard not working
- 🐛 Inconsistent/reversed navigation
- 🐛 Frequent disconnection
- 🐛 Buggy/glitchy
- 💰 Paid features not working

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Navigation buttons not working
- Keyboard not functioning
- Reversed/inverted navigation
- Frequent disconnection from TV
- Paid features not working as expected

**Most requested features**

- Add touchpad functionality
- Allow customization of button layout
- Improve keyboard support
- Add Apple Watch support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 339)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-for-sony-tvaudio/id1397149892/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Sometimes it doesn’t work.

*2026-08-03, version 1.3.0*

It had stopped working, but then it suddenly started opening again.

Please fix this issue!

### 1/5 — Doesn’t connect money wasted

*2025-12-20, version 1.3.0*

Last update was 4 years ago. Clearly developer doesn’t care about their app or the bugs that others have mentioned about. Don’t waste your money.

### 5/5 — Worth the purchase

*2025-10-13*

It works, has gotten much better!

### 5/5 — Best remote app for sony TV

*2025-10-09, version 1.3.0*

Don’t hesitate to download, just a one time payment and works in all the sony tvs at home. We lost the remotes all the time and now I don’t mind anymore where they are 🤣 thank youuuu 🩷🩷🩷

### 2/5 — The app frequently loses connection with the TV.

*2025-08-03, version 1.3.0*

The app is works, but it frequently disconnects. Additionally, keyboard in the app doesn't work.

### 5/5 — 好用，但可以更好

*2025-05-18*

功能很多，界面整洁，没有广告，可以打开电视上的app非常好，不过也存在一些bug和可优化的地方，bug是切换app后，上下左右方向键变成反向，然后打开app时默认就开启电视了不太好，如果有图标长按快捷功能就更好了。

### 1/5 — Suddenly stopped working on my iPhone April 2025

*2025-04-24, version 1.3.0*

Any trouble shooting tips? The iPhone and Sony Bravia Smart Tv are on the same subnet same Wi-Fi networks. Please help because I love this app and paid for it so please help me. Thank you

### 5/5 — Guter Ersatz für die klobige originale FB

*2025-02-01*

Ich nutze die App lieber als die riesige originale Fernbedienung. Alles funktioniert einwandfrei.

### 5/5 — Đánh giá

*2024-09-28, version 1.3.0*

Tốt

### 5/5 — Works great !!

*2024-09-10, version 1.3.0*

So far it’s been excellent no problems woks well with my  2023 Sony Oled TV

## Frequently asked questions about Smart Remote for Sony TV,Audio

### What does this app do?

This app allows you to control your Sony Smart TV using your smartphone. You can use it as a remote control, a keyboard for text input, and to launch applications directly on your TV.

### What are the key features?

Key features include full TV remote control functionality, a keyboard for easier text entry on your TV, the ability to launch TV applications, and automatic reconnection to previously paired devices. It also requires your phone and TV to be on the same Wi-Fi network.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases. Specific details about what these purchases unlock are not provided in the description.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

This app is compatible with all iOS devices running software version 8.0 or later. It is designed to work with Sony Smart TVs.

### Are there any limitations?

Yes, the keyboard functionality does not support the YouTube or Netflix applications. You must also ensure your phone and smart TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network for the app to function.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.0 — 2021-09-26

Smart Remote for Sony TV, Audio v1.3.0
- Support iOS 15
- Support Sony Wireless Speaker, Receiver, Soundbars

### 1.2.0 — 2020-06-13

Smart SonRemote - TV Remote ver 1.2.0
- Support for iOS 13
- Fixed minor issues
- Performance improvements

### 1.1.2 — 2019-02-25

Smart Remote for Sony Smart TV v1.1.2
- Minor bug fixes
- Performance improvements

### 1.1.1 — 2019-02-09

Smart Remote for Sony Smart TV v1.1.1
- Fixed crash issues

### 1.1.0 — 2018-10-16

[Smart Remote for Sony Smart TV version 1.1.0]
- Support for Siri Shortcuts
- Add Privacy Policy

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