# Universal Smart Remote for TV — Remote control your Smart TV

> iPhone app to control smart TVs over Wi-Fi. (iPhone/iPad app by TINAC Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-smart-remote-for-tv/id1449395090 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TINAC Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/539875795)
- Category: Utilities, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 569 App Store ratings · 143 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 24 MB
- Languages: Russian, Hindi, Indonesian, Turkish, German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, French (France), Polish, Thai and 9 more
- Released: 2019-01-15
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-smart-remote-for-tv/id1449395090/reviews.md

## What is Universal Smart Remote for TV?

Your iPhone is the only remote you need.

Universal Smart Remote turns your phone into a full-featured TV controller — just connect to the same Wi-Fi and you're good to go. No dongles, no IR blasters, no setup headaches.

Works with Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL, Roku, and Philips.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

- Use a full d-pad, volume, channel, and playback controls
- Navigate with a touchpad — just like a laptop trackpad
- Type with your keyboard instead of clicking one letter at a time
- Launch Netflix, YouTube, and other apps in one tap

WORKS WITH YOUR TV

Samsung — Every Smart TV from 2010 to 2026. Crystal UHD, QLED, Neo QLED, The Frame — all supported.
LG — All WebOS TVs and Netcast TVs (2012-2013).
Sony — Android TV and Google TV models.
TCL — All Roku-powered TCL TVs.
Roku — All Roku TVs and streaming devices.
Philips — Android TV models.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi
2. Open the app — your TV shows up automatically
3. Tap to connect. Done.

The app remembers your last TV and reconnects automatically next time.

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Requires iOS 18.0 or later.

Universal Smart Remote is not affiliated with Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL, Roku, or Philips. Keyboard input may not work in some streaming apps.

Subscription Information:
Payment will be charged to your Apple Account within 24 hours prior to the end of the free trial period. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited upon subscription.

Privacy Policy: https://www.tinacinc.com/SmartRemote/privacy_policy.html
Terms of Use: https://www.tinacinc.com/SmartRemote/terms_of_conditions.html

## Key features

- 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

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access(Weekly) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access(Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Full Access(Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Features | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Access(Lifetime) | $24.99 | one-time |


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

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

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

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Glitchy/unreliable
- 🔒 Requires payment for full functionality
- 🐛 Buttons/navigation not working as expected

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Doesn't connect to TV
- Stops working after some time
- Buttons/navigation not responsive

**Most requested features**

- Add volume control
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Allow full functionality without payment

## Recent user reviews (10 of 143)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-smart-remote-for-tv/id1449395090/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great but..

*2026-02-18, version 1.6.2*

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.

### 1/5 — Enganoso

*2025-09-25*

Não conecta, não é universal, fujam

### 2/5 — .

*2025-03-04*

Ne fonctionne pas bien

### 1/5 — real comment

*2025-02-12, version 1.5.3*

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.

### 1/5 — Purchased but limited functionality

*2025-01-26, version 1.5.3*

Doesn’t support all functionality though you buy this

### 5/5 — Universal remote

*2024-07-28, version 1.5.3*

Works well

### 5/5 — 👍🏽

*2024-06-08, version 1.5.3*

Love how it’s so cheap as compared to other apps!! $10 for year is amazing!

### 1/5 — Worst app

*2024-05-09, version 1.5.3*

Want even open up nor find the tv I’m setting right in front of

### 1/5 — Orion은 되지 않습니다

*2024-04-01*

환불해주세요

### 1/5 — doesn’t connect all the time

*2024-02-24, version 1.5.3*

even though it show the control connected to the tv, it doesn’t do anything

## Frequently asked questions about Universal Smart Remote for TV

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.0 — 2026-08-03

Your photos and videos, on the TV.

The new Cast tab sends them straight from your library to the screen. Pick a few at once, tap whichever you want next, and the grid marks the one the TV is showing. Video is converted before it goes so it actually starts — and if the TV stops answering, the app tells you instead of spinning.

Casting needs a TV that can receive media, and the tab says so up front when yours can't. It's part of Pro.

The rest of the app reads better too: a real icon on every empty screen, and the setup guide now speaks your language instead of falling back to English.

### 2.0.0 — 2026-07-30

2.0 stays connected — and tells you the moment it isn't.

Connecting either lands or times out, Cancel cancels, and a TV that drops off Wi-Fi hands you back the list instead of pretending. LG webOS pairs without the PIN that never appeared — just accept the prompt on the TV. Every button fires on touch-down, HOME included, and volume and channel keep going while you hold them. The crashes on launch and when picking a TV are gone.

The rest is redrawn: a picker you can always back out of, setup guides for every brand we support, sharp icons sized to your phone, a dark theme end to end. Pro unlocks the moment you pay, recognises lifetime purchases, and can switch the TV on over Wi-Fi.

Requires iOS 18.

### 1.7.0 — 2026-02-18

- Added support for Samsung 2025 and 2026 TV models
- Improved device discovery reliability
- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.6.2 — 2025-04-30

• Added support for Thai language
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.6.1 — 2025-04-23

Version 1.6.1
- Performance and stability improvement

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