# Smart TV Remote for TV — Control your Smart TV

> Smart TV remote control app for iPhone and iPad to manage Smart TVs. (iPhone/iPad app by Chengdu BoostVision Technology Co., Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-for-tv/id1571841053 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chengdu BoostVision Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488863075)
- Category: Utilities, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 696 App Store ratings · 26 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 144 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2022-06-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-for-tv/id1571841053/reviews.md

## What is Smart TV Remote for TV?

Smart TV Remote for TV is a controller application designed to turn your iPhone/iPad into a remote control for your Smart TV under the same network. This smart remote app allows you to control smart TV from your mobile device, as well as share content between your smart TV and iPhone/iPad. 

With this Smart TV remote app, you can use your iPhone/iPad as a full-fledged remote controller to change channels, adjust volume, launch your favorite apps, navigate the smart TV menu, control content playback and turn on/off your smart TV. You can also use this TV remote app to share photos, videos, and music from your mobile device on your home TV screen. 

The WebOS TV remote is perfectly compatible with the mainstream models of Smart TVs, including Netcast models of 2012 and later. And it works well on iPhone/iPad with the operating system 12 or later. 

Key Features:
- Fully functional remote control LG TV as a real TV Remote
- Keyboard feature to simplify text input and search on your Smart TV
- Quick access to your favorite channels and apps with one tap
- Mirror phone screen to Smart TV in low latency
- Cast web videos from iPhone/iPad to your LG TV

How to connect to TV:
1. Your TV must be connected to your home's wifi network.
2. Your iPhone or iPad's WiFi must be turned on and connected to the same network as the TV.
3. Local Network Permission must be granted for this app in Settings.

Troubleshoot:
• This app can only connect if you are on the same WiFi network as your LG TV device.
• For iOS 14 and above, Local Network Permission must be granted to this app. Without permission, the app could not search and connect to the TV.
• For cases of not being able to connect to TV, reinstalling this app and rebooting the TV will fix most of the bugs.

Disclaimer:
Smart Remote for WebOS TV is not an official TV brand product and is not affiliated with any of the TV brands. 

Terms of Use: https://www.boostvision.tv/terms-of-use
Privacy Policy: https://www.boostvision.tv/privacy-policy

## Key features

- Full-featured remote control
- Keyboard for text input and search
- Quick access to apps and channels
- Screen mirroring to TV
- Cast web videos to TV

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LGRemoteAnnualPremium | $24.99 | per year |
| LGRemoteAnnualPremium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| LGRemoteMonthlyPremium | $4.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LGRemoteLifetimePremium | $19.99 | one-time |


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

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Good remote
- 💡 Useful software
- 🚀 Works great

**Cons**

- 🔒 Requires subscription
- 💰 Paid features
- 🐛 Buggy
- 🔒 Ads
- 🔒 Limited functionality without payment

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Connectivity issues
- Unreliable device discovery
- Frequent crashes

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Better device compatibility

## Recent user reviews (10 of 26)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-for-tv/id1571841053/reviews.md

### 1/5 — On my iPad I had to pay

*2024-04-14*

I didn’t get to play the iPad and I even had to pay

**Developer response:** Hi, dear, we are so sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. We have a free version with limited features available. You can either choose the free version or the pro version according to your needs. If you have any thoughts, questions or suggestions, please don't hesitate to contact us at ios.feedback@boostvision.com.cn.

### 5/5 — Best

*2024-03-21*

I love it it’s a real good remote

**Developer response:** hi, dear, thanks for your excellent feedback! It really means a lot to us that you are enjoying our app as we are working very hard on it. We will try our best to develop the app to meet your requirements. If you have any thoughts, questions or suggestions, please don't hesitate to contact us at ios.feedback@boostvision.com.cn. Thank you again!

### 5/5 — always works the best!.^^*

*2024-01-31*

love the software

**Developer response:** Thanks for your excellent feedback! It really means a lot to us that you are enjoying our app as we are working very hard on it. We will try our best to develop the app to meet your requirements. If you have any thoughts, questions or suggestions, please don't hesitate to contact us at ios.feedback@boostvision.com.cn. Thank you again!

### 1/5 — Scam.

*2024-01-14*

This isn’t what it looks like’  first it has ads and as soon as you log in it asks for money this is not worth it as you have probably seen the other reviews.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review! We have a free version with limited features available. We will  continuously improve our service and you can try the pro version to remove ads and enjoy the unlimited version. If you have any thoughts, questions or suggestions, please don't hesitate to contact us at ios.feedback@boostvision.com.cn.

### 1/5 — Horrible app

*2023-12-12*

To many interruptions

**Developer response:** Dear  user,  we are sorry that our App doesn't make you satisfied. In order to help you better, can you please kindly tell us some details about your issue or please just email us to ios.feedback@boostvision.com.cn in your spare time.

### 1/5 — useless app??

*2023-11-16*

I opened the app and kept trying to connect it to my tv , its there and looks as if its ready to connect but as soon as i press it , it takes me to another app called screen mirroring ? so i downloaded it and it connects to my tv but going back to this app all it does is take to that app again and again. its useless ? dont download

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review! We are so sorry that the app doesn't meet your requirements. Could you please describe more details of this issue so that we can further help you? If you have any thoughts, questions or suggestions, please don't hesitate to contact us at ios.feeedback@boostvision.com.cn.

### 1/5 — Works Great

*2023-10-07*

5STAR

**Developer response:** Thanks for your review. Please rate us 5 stars if you feel this app is awesome. If you have encountered any problems, please contact us at ios.feedback@boostvision.com.cn

### 1/5 — Pretty much forces you to buy

*2023-09-30*

The arrow keys DO NOT work unless you pay for premium access

**Developer response:** Hi, we are so sorry for the inconvenience brought to you. As you may see, we have a team to raise and we need some revenue from our apps. We will continuously improve our service in the near future. If you have any thoughts, questions or suggestions, please don't hesitate to contact us at ios.feedback@boostvision.com.cn.

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2023-09-27*

Don’t even try unless you want to pay. Allows you use for a short time then makes you pay. Stupid.

**Developer response:** Hi, we are so sorry for the inconvenience brought to you. As you may see, we have a team to raise and we need some revenue from our apps. We will continuously improve our service in the near future. If you have any thoughts, questions or suggestions, please don't hesitate to contact us at ios.feedback@boostvision.com.cn.

### 1/5 — 0 because when I try to press buttons it tells me I have to pay

*2023-09-23*

I hate this

**Developer response:** Hi, we are so sorry for the inconvenience brought to you. As you may see, we have a team to raise and we need some revenue from our apps. We will continuously improve our service in the near future. If you have any thoughts, questions or suggestions, please don't hesitate to contact us at ios.feedback@boostvision.com.cn.

## Frequently asked questions about Smart TV Remote for TV

### What does the Smart TV Remote app do?

This app turns your iPhone or iPad into a remote control for your Smart TV when both devices are on the same network. You can use it to change channels, adjust volume, launch apps, navigate menus, control playback, and even share media like photos, videos, and music from your mobile device to your TV.

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

Key features include a fully functional remote control, a keyboard for easy text input and searching on your TV, quick access to favorite channels and apps, screen mirroring from your phone to the TV with low latency, and the ability to cast web videos from your iPhone/iPad to your LG TV.

### How do I connect the app to my Smart TV?

To connect, ensure your TV is on your home's WiFi network. Your iPhone or iPad must also have WiFi turned on and be connected to the same network as the TV. You will also need to grant 'Local Network Permission' for the app in your device's settings.

### What Smart TV models are compatible with this app?

The app is compatible with mainstream Smart TV models, including Netcast models from 2012 and later. It also requires your iPhone or iPad to be running iOS 12 or later.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.4 — 2024-03-04

*Fix minor bugs
*Improve user experience

### 1.6.3 — 2023-12-14

*Fix minor bugs
*Improve user experience

### 1.6.2 — 2023-11-21

*Fix minor bugs
*Improve user experience
*Optimize troubleshooting link

### 1.6.1 — 2023-11-13

*Fix minor bugs
*Improve compatibility
*Improve user experience

### 1.5.9 — 2023-10-23

*Fix minor bugs
*Improve compatibility
*Improve user experience

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