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Top Alternatives to TV Remote

Universal Smart Remote for TV#1

Universal Smart Remote for TV by TINAC Inc.

Remote control your Smart TV
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
3.5😞(580 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform your iPhone into a comprehensive smart TV remote. Easily control playback, navigate menus with a touchpad, and launch apps with a single tap. Stream content and mirror your screen wirelessly.

What We Love

  • 👍 Works well
  • 🚀 Cheap compared to other apps
  • 🚀 Convenient to have on phone

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🐛 Glitchy/unreliable
  • 🔒 Requires payment for full functionality
  • 🐛 Buttons/navigation not working as expected
Smart TV Remote Universal#2

Smart TV Remote Universal by Jenni Parkkonen

Voice, Keyboard & Trackpad
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
3.8😞(890 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Transform your iOS device into a universal TV remote. Control multiple brands like Samsung, LG, and Roku seamlessly over WiFi. Manage power, volume, channels, and more without the clutter of physical remotes.

What We Love

  • ⭐ Great remote app
  • 💖 Love this remote
  • 👍 Works well

Room to Improve

  • 🚫 Doesn't work
  • 📺 Won't connect to TV
  • 🙄 Too many ads
  • 💩 Terrible app
  • 🤬 Waste of time
TV Remote Universal#3

TV Remote Universal by Real Vision Ltd

Smart Control: Voice, Keyboard
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
3.4😞(12K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Control your smart TV directly from your iPhone or iPad. This app transforms your device into a universal remote, supporting major brands like Samsung, LG, and Roku. Enjoy seamless control over power, volume, channels, and smart TV features.

What We Love

  • 🤩 Amazing
  • 👍 Good app
  • 🚀 Works great

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Mediocre, only works half the time
  • 🐛 Does not work
  • 🐛 Connection issues, won't connect or show available TV
  • 🐛 Reconnecting issues after disconnecting
  • 🔋 Too many ads, makes it unusable

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Effortlessly mirror your mobile screen and share photos, videos, and web content to your TV. Enjoy a seamless multimedia experience on the big screen using your local network.

Effortless screen mirroringShare photos and videosStream web videos
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Sam : tv remote for Samsung
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Transform your iPhone into a virtual remote for your smart TV. Easily control channels, volume, menus, and media with a simple tap. It syncs automatically via Wi-Fi, eliminating the need for physical remotes and batteries.

Virtual remote controlChannel switchingVolume adjustment
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Universal TV Remote Control
Universal TV Remote Control
Universal TV Remote Control
Supports 100+ TV brands
Free

Transform your iPhone into a powerful universal TV remote. Easily control over 100 TV brands without needing your physical remote or dealing with battery issues. Enjoy fast setup and intuitive controls for all your entertainment needs.

Control 100+ TV brandsWi-Fi connectivityAutomatic TV discovery
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Universal Remote - TV Remote
Universal Remote - TV Remote
Universal Remote - TV Remote
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Transform your phone into a powerful TV controller. Manage channels, volume, menus, and use keyboard input for seamless navigation. Compatible with major smart TV brands over Wi-Fi.

Control channels and volumeAccess TV menus and infoKeyboard input for searches
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