# Universal TV Remote — Remote Control for TV > Smart TV remote control app for iPhone and iPad. (iPhone/iPad app by Nilu Technologies.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id1500901823 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Nilu Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488900260) - Category: Productivity, Utilities - Price: Free - Rating: 4.40/5 from 20,223 App Store ratings · 55 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 55 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2020-03-28 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id1500901823/reviews.md ## What is Universal TV Remote? Are you tired of changing your TV remote’s battery??? Just use this app and say bye bye to your physical TV remote. “Universal TV Remote” is a tool that allows you to control your Smart TV from your iPhone / iPad. The operation is the same as the real TV remote. Don’t need any external hardware in order to use this remote. To use this remote control, you must have your iPhone / iPad on the same wifi network as your smart TV and you have to accept the message that appears on your TV screen. # Key Features ◆ Power ON / OFF ◆ Mute / Unmute ◆ Volume Up / Down ◆ Channel Up / Down ◆ Menu Button with Up / Down and Left / Right ◆ Video control (Play/Pause/Stop...) ◆ Touch bar for easy navigation ◆ Cast Photos & Videos SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS: - Universal TV Remote” App is free to download. It contains preferable auto-renewing subscription options for Unlimited Use. - Once you subscribe to any of your preferable options, you can enjoy all the features of the app. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/nilu-technologies/tv-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/nilu-technologies/termsconditions ## Key features - Power ON/OFF - Volume and Mute control - Channel navigation - Menu and video controls - Touch bar navigation - Cast photos and videos ## What do users think of Universal TV Remote? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use - 🚀 Works well - 💡 Helpful when remote is lost **Cons** - 🙄 Too many ads - 🤬 Ads disrupt usage - 🤔 Inconsistent connectivity - 💰 Expensive subscription **Commonly reported bugs** - Frequent disconnections - Inability to turn on TV and devices - App resets to free version **Most requested features** - Reduce ad frequency - Improve connection reliability - Offer more affordable subscription options ## Recent user reviews (10 of 55) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id1500901823/reviews.md ### 4/5 — BEST THING EVER (Well was) *2023-08-11* Over time I've been using this, helpful but not really, the ads is why, I wanna do some clicks, AD, more clicks? AD! Thats the problem with this remote, remove ads or I find one that don't gives ads and free and no payment required, I would love to keep this but it would be sad to remove but I would find better one, now remove Ads please. 🥺 ### 1/5 — Ain’t no way people rate this 5 stars *2023-05-25* There is no way this app has a 15/1 ratio of 5 star reviews to 1 star reviews, obviously bots. No one in their right mind would think a universal remote that forces you to watch an ad every 8 clicks (yes it’s a consistent 8 clicks) shows you a 30 second ad, is a 5 star app. It’s incredibly frustrating, it asks you every once in a while “want us to stop bothering you?” Just to force you to pay 7.99 a month to use their remote like it’s sooo special. News flash, it’s not anymore special than any other universal remote. It’s so stupid I decided to write this review right before I uninstall it because there’s better apps. And to the developers, just be better! ### 2/5 — Way to many ads and connection issues *2023-04-18* There is way too many ads after like a couple of click you will get a ad and then after the ad you do like another few and there another and I can’t connect to my tv it shows up but it won’t connect it just loads for long time and then won’t connect there both on the same internet ### 4/5 — The app is good, but… *2023-04-02* I enjoy using the app because it is helpful when I forget where the remote is or something lol, but the problem is…the ads. There is just too many at a time. You go to use the remote, every few clicks you use, you get an ad. Then the ad ends and you use the remote again, after another few clicks, it’s another ad. I just think there is too many and maybe less at a time would be helpful! ### 5/5 — Love it *2023-02-19, version 1.14* Moved my room to another part of the house and lost my remote during the process. Downloaded the ad version while I looked for it and I never found it. I just ended up buying the ad free version after all. Now I have a universal remote anywhere I got. Worked out for me. ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2023-02-18, version 1.14* I paid for a lifetime subscription and continuously have adds when I am trying to navigate channels, or increase/decrease the volume. Before the upgrade grade it had to continually input the device ID 10 digit number. I thought this was going to be fast easy and convenient. It has not been any of those things. ### 5/5 — Not what I thought. *2023-02-18, version 1.14* At first I thought that it would be a pay to do everything but it’s not its mostly free. ### 3/5 — Way to many adds *2023-02-09, version 1.13* Way too many adds before even getting to try app linked and all but adds every time I attempt to use it sad ### 1/5 — Insufficient device support, do not download if you use sound bar. *2023-01-08, version 1.13* Downloaded this app, connected to network, seemed to work fine until I turned off the system using their app to go to bed. Next morning the app would not turn on the TV because surprise, surprise the TV needs to be left on at all times for the app to find it in the network. What’s more, not only did it turn off the TV the previous night, but it also turned off my sound bar which needs to be left on in order for the TV to find it. So now I have to use the original remote to turn on the TV and physically turn on the sound bar in order to use the app. In my haste, I bought the $20 lifetime license which, by their definition, as long as the application works correctly there is not a problem. Except that, in my opinion, if it turns off all devices connected to the TV it is shooting his self in the foot, because when a device is turned off,It cannot receive and interpret information from the network. Hence it is unable to be turned on. To me that is an error in application engineering therefore I should be entitled to a refund, but they say the app is working correctly and therefore I am not entitled to one. If you happen to have $20 to throw down the drain, then feel free to download and buy the lifetime license for this piece of poorly engineered garbage. I suppose I will have to eat this one but I’ll try to be more careful in the future. ### 3/5 — Won’t connect *2022-12-13, version 1.13* I tried connecting this to my Samsung TV and it worked at first but now it stopped. Idk what happened but now it won’t connect to my TV. I made sure everything was right and it was. They are connected to the internet but it won’t work. ## Frequently asked questions about Universal TV Remote ### What does the Universal TV Remote app do? This app allows you to control your smart TV directly from your iPhone or iPad. It functions like a physical remote, offering features such as power control, volume adjustment, channel surfing, and media playback. You can also cast photos and videos from your device to your TV. ### What are the key features of this TV remote app? Key features include powering the TV on/off, muting/unmuting, adjusting volume up/down, changing channels, navigating menus with directional controls, video playback (play/pause/stop), a touch bar for easy navigation, and the ability to cast photos and videos. ### Is this app free to use? The app is free to download and offers subscription options for unlimited use. While you can download it for free, accessing all features may require a subscription. Payment is handled through your iTunes account. ### What are the requirements to use this app? To use the app, your iPhone or iPad must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your smart TV. You will also need to accept a connection prompt that appears on your TV screen when you first try to use the remote. ### How do I manage my subscription? Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal can be turned off. You can do this by going to your device's Account Settings after making a purchase. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*