# TVMote — Your MediaCenter's Remote

> iOS and watchOS remote controller for Smart TVs, MediaCenters, and STBs. (iPhone/iPad app by Jorge Miguel.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvmote/id1041444282 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jorge Miguel](https://appshunter.io/developer/650641107)
- Category: Utilities, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 166 App Store ratings · 119 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 80 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Italian, European Portuguese
- Released: 2015-10-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvmote/id1041444282/reviews.md

## What is TVMote?

TVMote is the iOS and WatchOS remote controller for SmartTVs, MediaCenters and STBs.

The devices TVMote supports are:

Smart TVs:
• LG WebOS models
• LG Netcast (2013/2014 models)
• Panasonic Viera (up to 2018 models)
• Philips SPACE (2009/2011 models)
• Samsung (2012/2015 models)
• Roku TVs

MediaCenters:
• Google ChromeCast (also on AndroidTV)
• Kodi Media Player (former XBMC)
• Plex Media Player
• Amazon Fire TV
• Roku devices

STBs:
• Mediaroom STBs (Vodafone PT, MEO and other providers)
• NOS IRIS STBs

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The main features of TVMote are:
• Channels List on TVs and STBs, allowing to set favorites and change current channel
• Automatic discovery (on local network) and manual configuration of devices
• Multiple layouts, for improved interaction in different scenarios
• Keyboard support for Kodi and LG SmartTVs (iOS)
• Support for Apple Watch
• Remote on iOS Widget
• TrackPad (iOS)

Benefits of being PRO (paid version):
• Multiple devices configuration
• Support of multiple devices on the same remote
• Cast of local media to ChromeCast
• Siri shortcuts for all actions
• No Ads

## Key features

- Channel list management
- Automatic device discovery
- Multiple interaction layouts
- Keyboard support
- Apple Watch support
- iOS Widget remote
- TrackPad control

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Version | $2.99 | one-time |
| PRO Version | $4.99 | one-time |
| PRO Version | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of TVMote?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Best TV remote app
- 👍 Works great with Apple Watch
- 👍 Customizable UI
- 👍 No ads or invasive pop-ups
- 👍 Supports Siri shortcuts

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and connectivity issues
- 🐛 Buttons/features not working as expected
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with certain TV models
- 🐛 Recent updates causing issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and connection losses
- Buttons not responding or working inconsistently
- Compatibility problems with newer TV OS versions
- Siri shortcuts not functioning properly

**Most requested features**

- Add support for more TV brands and models
- Improve Apple Watch integration with more controls
- Implement dark mode/OLED-friendly UI
- Add support for input/source switching
- Enhance Kodi/media player controls

## Recent user reviews (10 of 119)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvmote/id1041444282/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best TV remote app!

*2026-03-12*

It’s the best remote app I’ve found for my LG tv. And one of the only ones with a working watch app!

### 1/5 — Instable

*2026-02-14*

mac OS tahoe. Pas de mise à jour.

### 1/5 — WASTE OF MONEY

*2025-12-05, version 2.1.1*

Seems like a scam, it keeps crashing

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work anymore

*2025-08-26, version 2.1.1*

Doesn’t work with my lg oled. The buttons don’t do anything despite being paired with tv.

### 1/5 — Não funcionou

*2025-08-24*

Mesmo após parear a minha [LG] webOS TV OLED55CXPSA com o meu Apple Watch Ultra 2 e o meu IPhone 14 Pro Max não funcionou .

### 4/5 — Widget funktioniert nicht unter ios 18

*2025-04-21*

Nach ios update auf ios 18 funktioniert das widget nicht mehr. Bitte um update der app damit dies wieder funktioniert sonst sehr zufrieden bis jetzt… seid oktober immer noch kein update damit das Widget funktioniert schade muss wohl nach einer alternative suchen. Fand die app bis dato wo das widget noch funktionierte, super

### 1/5 — Useless

*2025-01-16, version 2.1.1*

Not functioning, great idea, useless for Firesticks.

### 1/5 — очень плохо

*2024-12-28*

оформил подписку и ничего не поменялось! могу только включать и выключать звук и транслировать медиа! полноценно управлять телевизором никак не могу, нет добавления соответствующих кнопок. просто потерял деньги в пустую !!!

### 1/5 — ios18.2 broke it

*2024-12-16, version 2.1.1*

cannot connect to my LG tv since the upgrade

### 5/5 — Best TV app for LG

*2024-11-13, version 2.1.1*

Love this app for my LG TV.

## Frequently asked questions about TVMote

### What does TVMote do?

TVMote is a remote control application for iOS and watchOS devices that allows you to control a wide range of Smart TVs, MediaCenters, and Set-Top Boxes. It provides features like channel lists, automatic device discovery, and customizable layouts for a better user experience.

### What devices are supported by TVMote?

The app supports various Smart TVs from LG, Panasonic, Philips, Samsung, and Roku TVs. It also works with MediaCenters like Chromecast, Kodi, Plex, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku devices, as well as STBs such as Mediaroom and NOS IRIS.

### Is TVMote free to use?

TVMote is available for free with ads and offers in-app purchases for a PRO version. The free version includes core remote functionalities, while the PRO version unlocks benefits like multiple device configurations, casting local media, and Siri shortcuts.

### Can I control multiple devices with TVMote?

The free version of TVMote allows for manual configuration of devices. The PRO version, which is a paid upgrade, enables the configuration and control of multiple devices simultaneously, offering greater convenience for users with several connected entertainment devices.

### What are the benefits of the PRO version?

The PRO version of TVMote offers several advanced features, including the ability to configure and control multiple devices at once, cast local media to Chromecast, utilize Siri shortcuts for all actions, and remove advertisements. This provides a more seamless and feature-rich control experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.1 — 2022-12-14

• Fixes and optimizations

### 2.1.0 — 2021-05-03

• Fixes and optimizations

### 2.0.8 — 2021-05-02

• Support for PVR channels on Kodi remotes
• iOS 14 ad tracking management support
• Fixes and optimizations

### 2.0.6 — 2021-01-23

• Amazon FireTV support
• Fixes and optimizations

### 2.0.4 — 2021-01-10

• Remotes persistency fix

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