# Smart Remote+ — Widget support for smart TVs > LG TV remote control app for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch with widgets. (iPhone/iPad app by Bouncing Ball Games.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-plus/id6752133764 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Bouncing Ball Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310577519) - Category: Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.80/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.0 · 20 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2025-09-18 - Data updated: 2026-09-06 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-plus/id6752133764/reviews.md ## What is Smart Remote+? Turn your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch into the ultimate TV remote — now for LG webOS, Samsung, Sony Bravia, and Google TV / Android TV. With Live Activities, Dynamic Island support, powerful widgets, and ultra-reliable Wake-on-LAN, controlling your TV has never felt this seamless. Whether you're across the room or anywhere in your home, your TV is always just a tap away. Works With Your TV • LG webOS TVs (2016 and newer) — the full experience: touchpad, Scenes, picture settings, Live Activities, service menu, and more • Sony Bravia TVs — power, volume, inputs, navigation, and media playback; connects instantly with no pairing codes • Samsung TVs — power, volume, inputs, navigation, and media playback; just accept the pairing on the TV • Google TV and Android TV devices (TCL, Philips, Nvidia Shield, Chromecast with Google TV, US Hisense, and more) — power, volume, inputs, navigation, media playback, and app launching Live Activity & Dynamic Island (LG webOS) See what's playing on your TV directly from your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Control play/pause, volume, and mute instantly — with app-themed colors for Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, and more. Your TV controls, without even opening the app. Full Apple Watch App Control your TV from your wrist. Includes: • Directional pad navigation • Media playback controls • Power on/off • HDMI input switching Perfect when your phone isn't nearby. Powerful Home Screen Widgets Access your TV controls instantly without opening the app. Widgets let you: • Power on your TV • Adjust volume • Switch HDMI inputs • Launch streaming apps (LG and Google TV) • Control playback Available in multiple sizes and fully integrated with Wake-on-LAN. Scenes (LG webOS) Save picture mode, sound output, and input as a one-tap preset. Movie night, gaming, daytime TV — set the whole TV up in a single tap from the app, widgets, or Shortcuts. Automatic TV Discovery Find the TVs on your network with a single tap. The app automatically detects your TV's name, IP address, and MAC addresses — no manual configuration required. Customizable Remote Layout Build your ideal remote. Rearrange, show, or hide: • Volume slider • Volume buttons • Media controls • Navigation controls • And more Give every TV its own layout — or share one default across them all. The editor only offers controls your TV actually supports, and layouts are independent on iPhone and Apple Watch. TV Self-Test Not sure everything's working? Run a live command sweep that proves what your TV responds to and produces a shareable report — perfect for diagnosing tricky network setups. Configuration Import & Export Back up or transfer your TV configurations between devices with ease. Service Menu Access (LG webOS) Access the TV service menu and number pad for hotel mode and advanced settings when needed. Multiple TV Support Easily switch between different TVs in your home — even different brands. Each TV maintains its own connection and settings for effortless multi-room control. Built for Reliability • Improved auto-reconnect after background idle • Enhanced Live Activity state tracking • More stable watch command handling • Continuous performance improvements Pay once for Pro — no subscriptions, no ads. Experience the convenience of complete TV control — through the full app, widgets, Live Activities, or right from your wrist. No more searching for the remote. ## Key features - Live Activities and Dynamic Island integration - Full Apple Watch app with directional pad and Digital Crown - Home Screen Widgets for instant control - Wake-on-LAN for powering on TV - Automatic TV discovery and multi-TV support - Customizable remote layouts - Service menu and number pad access ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Smart Remote+ Pro | $2.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (4 of 4) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-plus/id6752133764/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great remote app *2026-08-16* Way better than the lg app that disconnects every 2 seconds. I have had solid connection and slightly faster input. ### 5/5 — Awesome Remote App *2026-07-28* Works amazingly with my smart lg tv. only thing i wish it had was a. umber pad for entering the pin lock number for streaming apps!!! thanks so much. purchased the pro version to support as well :D **Developer response:** Hi, if you email me at gary@bouncingball.mobi and explain what apps and a bit more about what you need I'll get it added if possible. ### 4/5 — Smart remote for tv *2026-04-12* Wish it can do more then just lg tv I use google/andorid tv more but nice app to use on any device for apple iOS and Mac devices. **Developer response:** Hi, Android TV has been added since the last update. If you have any issues or feature requests then email me at gary@bouncingball.mobi and I'll get them fixed or added. ### 5/5 — Simple but smart *2026-03-02* This is a great alternative to the bloated official remote apps and all of the expensive and overcomplicated alternatives on the store. It's easy to add your TV and the main interface is simple and to the point with no distractions. The widgets and Watch app are fantastic features. I can just swipe to my widgets page on my phone and control my TV without even needing to open the app. Don't waste your time with the other apps, just get this one and be happy. ## Frequently asked questions about Smart Remote+ ### Does Smart Remote+ have ads? Yes, Smart Remote+ contains advertisements. This is common for free utility apps that offer advanced features. ### What LG TVs are compatible with Smart Remote+? The app automatically discovers LG TVs on your network, suggesting broad compatibility. Specific model compatibility is not detailed, but it aims for seamless integration with LG smart TVs. ### Can I control my TV when I'm not home with Smart Remote+? The app offers Wake-on-LAN functionality, which can help power on your TV remotely if your network is configured for it. However, full control outside your home network depends on your network setup. ### How often is Smart Remote+ updated? The latest version, 2.6, was released on April 22, 2026, indicating active development. Updates focus on reliability, Live Activity tracking, and command handling. ### What devices can I use Smart Remote+ on? Smart Remote+ is available for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, with support for Mac mentioned for configuration import/export. ### Is Smart Remote+ free to use? The app is free to download and use, but it does include advertisements and offers in-app purchases for enhanced functionality or features. ### Can I customize the remote layout in Smart Remote+? Yes, you can build your ideal remote by rearranging, showing, or hiding various controls like volume sliders, media controls, and navigation buttons independently for iPhone and Apple Watch. ### What is the age rating for Smart Remote+? Smart Remote+ has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.1 — 2026-08-18 Smart Remote+ now controls Hisense and Toshiba VIDAA TVs, joining LG webOS, Samsung, Sony Bravia, and Google TV / Android TV. Hisense and Toshiba VIDAA TVs The Hisense sets sold outside the US run VIDAA, and the app had no way in to them until now. Enter the four-digit code your TV puts on screen and you get power, volume including the slider and mute, the full D-pad, transport, colour and number keys, and direct input switching. Your inputs and your apps come from the TV itself, so the input row shows the names you gave them and the launcher shows what is actually installed — not a generic list. Launching works straight from the app, and from your widgets and Shortcuts. Screen Sleep Turn the TV's screen off with the sound still playing, for falling asleep to a programme or listening to a music channel without the panel lit. Off Now and Wake buttons live in the app, on the Mac menu bar, on Apple Watch, in the Controls widget and in Control Centre. Turn TV Screen Off and Turn TV Screen On are also Shortcuts actions, so you can schedule them: "at 23:00, turn the TV screen off" runs whether or not the app is open. LG and Sony TVs. Switch the section on in Settings, Customise Layout. Also fixed Turning the screen off now works on LG TVs, where on most firmware it previously did nothing at all. On Sony TVs, a scheduled or widget screen-off can no longer switch the picture back on when it is already off. And a TV that answers in standby is no longer reported as disconnected after you turn it off, so the next press has something to send on. ### 3.0 — 2026-07-19 Smart Remote+ now controls Samsung TVs, joining LG webOS, Sony Bravia, and Android TV / Google TV. A new Standby status shows when a TV is reachable but its screen is off, Siri Shortcuts and widgets are now fully brand-aware (Turn On works without a stored MAC address), and power controls are smarter about waking and switching off every brand. Plus many bug fixes. ### 2.9 — 2026-07-10 Smart Remote+ now controls more than LG TVs. • Sony Bravia support: control your Bravia over Simple IP Control — no pairing codes needed. • Google TV and Android TV support: works with TCL, Philips, Nvidia Shield, Chromecast with Google TV, and US Hisense sets. • Per-TV remote layouts: give each TV its own button layout, with a shared default for the rest. • Customise Layout now only offers sections your TV actually supports. • New TV Self-Test runs a live command sweep and produces a shareable report to help diagnose connection issues. • Clearer app launcher: if your TV can't list its apps, the remote now explains why instead of showing buttons that do nothing. ### 2.8 — 2026-06-19 Bug fixes and improvements ### 2.7 — 2026-06-12 Panel Care - kill the auto-dimmer The most-requested LG OLED feature anywhere: switch off TPC and GSR, the panel's automatic dimming of static scenes, logos and game HUDs, for full brightness whenever you want it (2020 and newer OLED models). The TV normally brings dimming back after a power cycle - the app remembers your choice per TV and re-applies it automatically every time it connects. One tap restores factory dimming. Scenes - your TV, set up in one tap Create named presets like "Movie Night" or "Gaming" that apply a whole batch of settings at once: HDMI input, picture mode, OLED light, brightness, contrast, colour, energy saving, TruMotion and sound output. Scenes work on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and can be run from Shortcuts, Siri and widgets. Control your TV's picture and sound directly Three more new remote sections skip the TV's buried menus entirely: • Sound Output - switch between TV speakers, HDMI ARC, optical, Bluetooth and headphones • Picture Mode - one-tap switching between Vivid, Cinema, Game, Filmmaker and more • Picture & Energy - real sliders for OLED Light, Brightness, Contrast and Colour showing your TV's actual values, plus Energy Saving and TruMotion controls All new sections are off by default - open Settings → Customise Layout and look for the NEW badges to switch them on. Also in this update • Refreshed remote design with optional section titles • Haptic feedback you can tune in Settings Love the app? 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