# Universal TV Remote Control © — Smart Tv Remote Control

> Smart TV remote control app for iPhone and iPad via WiFi or IR. (iPhone/iPad app by EL HOUCINE TOBJIA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id1551539275 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [EL HOUCINE TOBJIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540290956)
- Category: Utilities, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.26/5 from 361 App Store ratings · 38 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11 · 51 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-02-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id1551539275/reviews.md

## What is Universal TV Remote Control ©?

Remote Control For All Tv

All TV Remote Control - Smart helps you to control your Smart TV just like real remote using your iphone or ipad . All the tv remote buttons are supported. It includes latest features like view photos, play videos and music from your phone on big TV Screen. Sleep Timer, inbuilt Media Player, Control TV via voice commands, shake phone to play/pause.

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It works in 2 modes. Either on your home WiFi network or Infrared IR blaster.

WiFi Mode

- You must have WiFi connected Smart TV

- Connect your phone to same WiFi network.

- Launch the app and accept confirmation message appears on your TV screen.

- Confirmation message can be accepted in your TV Settings at HOME , Network ,Home Network Setup, Remote Device ,Remote Device List in case if it is rejected by mistake.

- All Remote buttons are supported except "POWER ON". Because your TV does not have WiFi connection when its in off condition, so it can not process the wifi commands.

## Key features

- Control smart TVs
- Stream photos and videos
- Voice commands
- Shake to play/pause
- Sleep timer
- Inbuilt media player

## What do users think of Universal TV Remote Control ©?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to download and use
- 💡 Good remote control functionality
- ⭐ Cool and nice features
- ✅ Useful app overall

**Cons**

- 😤 Forces review before allowing app usage
- 💰 Requires paid pro version for full features
- 🚫 App doesn't work or load properly
- 🌍 Geo-restricted - not available in all countries
- ⚠️ Misleading functionality and false promises
- 🔌 Remote features inaccessible without review

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Remote features unable to access
- App fails to load
- App doesn't function as advertised
- Review submission not saving
- Geo-blocking prevents app usage in certain regions

**Most requested features**

- Remove mandatory review requirement before use
- Allow app usage without forcing review submission
- Improve free version functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 38)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id1551539275/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Only here to get it to work

*2024-04-07*

10/10

### 1/5 — Fake app

*2024-01-27, version 4*

Fake app

### 5/5 — Remote

*2023-12-22*

Super cool and nice to have it

### 5/5 — hhh

*2023-11-18, version 4*

B mn

### 5/5 — Good

*2023-09-30, version 4*

This app is good

### 4/5 — amazing

*2023-09-23*

just wish i didn’t have to review

### 1/5 — got tricked

*2023-09-03*

nothing work, asking to buy a pro version. hope apple could crack down this tactic because such a waste if bandwidth

### 1/5 — Ask for review after usage

*2023-07-17*

Unable to even access remote features  before  ring forced to review

### 2/5 — good

*2023-04-16*

wish i didn’t have to review

### 5/5 — Control

*2023-02-03, version 4*

Love it

## Frequently asked questions about Universal TV Remote Control ©

### What does the Universal TV Remote Control app do?

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a smart TV remote control. It allows you to manage all your TV functions, stream media from your phone to your TV, and utilize features like voice commands and a sleep timer.

### How does the app connect to my TV?

The app operates in two modes: WiFi and Infrared (IR) blaster. For WiFi mode, your phone and smart TV must be connected to the same network. For IR mode, your device needs to have an IR blaster.

### Can I turn my TV on with this remote?

In WiFi mode, the app does not support the POWER ON function. This is because when the TV is off, it cannot process WiFi commands. However, other remote functions are fully supported.

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

Key features include full remote button support, the ability to view photos and play videos from your phone on the TV screen, a sleep timer, an inbuilt media player, voice command control, and the convenience of shaking your phone to play or pause content.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. The description mentions it is a 'free app'. However, it also indicates it has in-app purchases and ads.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 4 — 2021-09-21

Fix bugs and SDKs update.

### 3 — 2021-06-05

bugs fix and improvements.

### 2 — 2021-02-17

bugs fix 
add lg,samsung,tc,sony tvs

### 1.0 — 2021-02-06

No release notes.

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