# Sony TV Remote — Remote Control for Sony TV

> Virtual remote control for Sony televisions with comprehensive feature set. (iPhone/iPad app by Music Musica LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-tv-remote/id1501326087 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Music Musica LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493519661)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.66/5 from 1,357 App Store ratings · 54 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 40 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-03-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-tv-remote/id1501326087/reviews.md

## What is Sony TV Remote?

"Sony TV Remote" is an application that lets you control your TV. It's a virtual remote but this app have all the features of the real remote.

To use the remote control, you must have your mobile / tablet on the same wifi network as your TV and you have to accept the message that appears on your TV. Because the application runs through the wireless network, it is not necessary to be near the TV.

Here is the list of features :
- Volume Control (VolumeUp, VolumeDown, Mute/UnMute)
- Change TV Channels (ChannelUp, ChannelDown, PrevChannel)
- Navigation Control (Left, Right, Up, Down, OK/Confirm, Return)
- Multimedia Control (Play, Pause, Stop, FastForward, Rewind, Previous, Next)
- NumPad Control (Channel using specific number)
- Home, Settings, Menu
- And more ...


SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS:

Subscription Length: Weekly, Monthly, Yearly
- Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase

- You will be able to access full feature of the app for the duration of the subscription

- Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original "1 Week" unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period

- Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package (weekly)

- Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase

- No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period

- You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged.
Please visithttp://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 for more information

- You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your iTunes Account Settings.However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period

- Any unused portion of a free-trial period, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription.

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Disclaimer
: Sony TV Remote(this product) is not affiliated with Sony Corporation of America in any way and is not a Sony product.

## Key features

- Volume control
- Channel changing
- Navigation controls
- Multimedia playback
- NumPad channel input
- Home and settings access

## What do users think of Sony TV Remote?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🤩 Looks and feels like a real remote
- 👍 Smooth functionality
- 🤩 Works for all apps on the TV

**Cons**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🤬 Ads interrupt usage
- 🤬 Ads every few button presses
- 🤬 Ads make the app unusable
- 🤬 Ads ruin the experience
- 🤬 Ads are deceiving
- 🤬 Ads are a dealbreaker
- 🤬 Ads are intrusive
- 🤬 Ads are frustrating
- 🤬 Ads are excessive
- 🤬 Ads are annoying
- 🤬 Ads are a problem
- 🤬 Ads are everywhere
- 🐛 Doesn't work with TV
- 🐛 Doesn't control TV
- 🐛 Doesn't sync with TV
- 🐛 Doesn't connect to TV
- 🐛 Doesn't function as a remote
- 🐛 Doesn't do anything
- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Doesn't work with TV
- Doesn't control TV
- Doesn't sync with TV
- Doesn't connect to TV
- Doesn't function as a remote
- Glitchy and unreliable

**Most requested features**

- Reduce ads
- Improve TV connectivity
- Make the remote more functional

## Recent user reviews (10 of 54)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-tv-remote/id1501326087/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2023-07-07*

First it can’t scan to find you the. You finally get that and the remote doesn’t allow you to click anything

### 5/5 — Run away from this app

*2023-05-16*

Terrible.  Nothing works. Save your money

### 1/5 — Stupid

*2023-01-14, version 1.2*

You need your remote to enable this stupid app. I lost mine and just blew $10 on this app since it doesn’t solve the problem. IF I HAD THE REMOTE I WOULD NT NEED THIS. I’m in no mood to deal with this.

### 2/5 — Sometimes nos hard to Conect tv

*2022-12-30, version 1.2*

App is ok

You just have to keep  looking for you tv to Conect every time you want to use this remote control 
I will be the  universal remote control

### 1/5 — Doesn’t control tv even though it found it

*2022-12-13, version 1.2*

Found my Sony tv but does not control it

### 1/5 — Useless

*2022-12-04, version 1.2*

What the h can you go with a remote that need to go to comerciales every time you press a button… never mind… DO NIT DOWNLOAD THIS S…!!!

### 1/5 — Tons of adds

*2022-11-25, version 1.2*

Worst app I tried, one add after every click, save your time and don’t even try it

### 5/5 — No good

*2022-11-23*

Ask for advertising every five buttons I press

### 1/5 — Worst app ever

*2022-10-01, version 1.2*

Total rip off. Charges 9.99 for nothing. Doesn’t work at all. If it does it’s impossible to figure out

### 1/5 — Don’t waste your time, it’s worthless

*2022-09-12, version 1.2*

From the start, nothing but adds continuously popping up, did not work well with my new Sony TV. I would not recommend this app at all.

## Frequently asked questions about Sony TV Remote

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

This application functions as a virtual remote control for your Sony television. It replicates all the features of a physical remote, allowing you to manage volume, change channels, navigate menus, and control multimedia playback directly from your mobile device.

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

To use the remote control, ensure your mobile device and your Sony TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. You will also need to accept a connection prompt that appears on your TV screen. Once connected, you can control your TV wirelessly without needing to be in close proximity.

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

The app offers comprehensive control, including volume adjustments (up, down, mute), channel management (up, down, previous), navigation (left, right, up, down, OK, return), multimedia playback (play, pause, stop, fast forward, rewind, previous, next), and a NumPad for direct channel entry. It also provides access to Home and Settings menus.

### What is the pricing model for the Sony TV Remote app?

The app operates on a subscription model with options for weekly, monthly, or yearly plans. Full access to all features is granted for the duration of your subscription. Auto-renewal is enabled by default but can be managed or turned off in your iTunes Account Settings.

### Is this app compatible with all Sony TVs?

The description does not specify compatibility with all Sony TV models. However, it requires your mobile device and TV to be on the same Wi-Fi network and for a prompt to appear on the TV for connection. It is designed to control Sony televisions.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.2 — 2021-01-01

1. Minor Bug Fixes.

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