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Universal Smart Remote for TV

Universal Smart Remote for TV

Remote control your Smart TV

580 ratings
144 reviews
🔧 Utilities
🎬 Entertainment
Free
In-App Purchases

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Released
January 15, 2019
Updated
October 22, 2026

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Developer

TINAC Inc.
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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.

✓Full D-pad, volume, channel, and playback controls
✓Touchpad navigation
✓Keyboard input for text entry
✓One-tap app launching
✓Screen mirroring and content sharing
✓Siri Shortcuts integration
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What users say about Universal Smart Remote for TV

Reviews of Universal Smart Remote for TV are mostly negative: the Utilities app is rated 3.5/5 from 580 App Store ratings. What users like most: works well, cheap compared to other apps. Top complaints: frequent disconnections, glitchy/unreliable. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

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

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent disconnections
  • 🐛Glitchy/unreliable
  • 🔒Requires payment for full functionality
  • 🐛Buttons/navigation not working as expected
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What's New in Universal Smart Remote for TV

2.2.0

October 22, 2026

Universal Smart Remote 2.2.0 NEW: iPhone Duo Universal Smart Remote now makes full use of iPhone Duo — folded or unfolded. Plus landscape and Split View on iPad, support for iOS 27, and bug fixes. Thank you for using Universal Smart Remote! If you enjoy the app, please leave a review — it helps more people find it.

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User reviews

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Fonctionne sans plus

Se connecter a la TV quand ça veut et impossible de supprimer une tv
HHahamgadol

Great but..

The app is good if you pay for the subscription. However I have to close it and reopen every time if I go off the app in order to change shows or turn up the tv.
AAirman421

Enganoso

Não conecta, não é universal, fujam
Hharadaendrio

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Ne fonctionne pas bien
LLas28.

real comment

This don’t work don’t purchase don’t nothing. Need a refund but don’t have a website for refund. Js so yu guys are aware.
KKierasterlyn
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Doesn't connect to TV

Bug

Stops working after some time

Bug

Buttons/navigation not responsive

Bug
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Requested Features

3 requests

Add volume control

Feature

Improve app stability and reliability

Feature

Allow full functionality without payment

Feature

FAQ

What does the Universal Smart Remote app do?

This app transforms your iPhone into a full-featured remote control for your smart TV. It allows you to manage playback, navigate menus, launch applications, and even mirror your screen and share content wirelessly, all without needing extra hardware.

What are the key features of this smart TV remote app?

Key features include a full D-pad, volume, channel, and playback controls, a touchpad for easy navigation, a keyboard for text input, one-tap app launching, screen mirroring, and Siri Shortcuts integration for hands-free control.

How much does the Universal Smart Remote app cost?

The app offers a free trial period, after which it operates on a subscription model. Payment is charged to your Apple Account, and subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscription in your Account Settings.

What smart TV brands are compatible with this app?

The app is compatible with a wide range of smart TVs, including Samsung (2010-2026 models), LG (WebOS and Netcast 2012-2013), Sony (Android TV and Google TV), TCL (Roku-powered), and all Roku TVs and streaming devices.

How do I connect the app to my smart TV?

Connecting is simple: ensure your iPhone and TV are on the same Wi-Fi network. Open the app, and your TV should appear automatically. Tap to connect, and the app will remember your TV for future use.