# Unofficial Kodi Remote — Nice to look at. Great to use.

> Mobile remote control for Kodi media center, focusing on movies and TV shows. (iPhone/iPad app by Mickey Van Zeelt.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unofficial-kodi-remote/id1596753594 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mickey Van Zeelt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315790377)
- Category: Entertainment, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-12-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unofficial-kodi-remote/id1596753594/reviews.md

## What is Unofficial Kodi Remote?

Want to see the next episode of your show quickly? Mark movies watched, view the files of a TV Show in Kodi to remove or edit them, or want to use your phone to type text to Kodi without using the TV’s remote? Good news, you can do all that and more!

Highlighted Features

- iPad Multitasking
- Control the Volume in Kodi or the Receiver/TV
- Add Multiple Kodi Devices
- Find Devices Automatically
- Type Text to Kodi
- Quickly go in IMDB or The Movie Database
- Resume Movies and Episodes 
- Clean & Refresh your Kodi Library
- Power Options (e.g. Restart) 
- Remote Shortcuts (e.g. Show Settings in Kodi)


With a focus on Movies and TV Shows, I recommend other remote apps when your needs require support for Music, Add-ons or viewing a Photo Library. If you have great idea’s for improvements, please send me some feedback in the app. 

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Please Note:

The two latest versions of Kodi are supported. Older versions might work but could contain bugs. We recommend the Official Kodi App if you are unable to update your device.

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## Key features

- Control Kodi volume
- Type text to Kodi
- Manage movie and TV show library
- Resume playback
- Add multiple Kodi devices
- Automatic device discovery

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unofficial-kodi-remote/id1596753594/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The “official” app has nothing on this app

*2025-04-28, version 1.2*

This app feels a lot more iOS-centric than the official Kodi remote app and looks leaps and bounds better and is not cluttered at all. Being able to browse within the app is a huge plus and this has all the functionality I need and could ask for. I have not encountered any issues or bugs that I have noticed either. All around a great app!

### 5/5 — Great app!!!

*2024-10-06, version 1.2*

Hey, I find your app really interesting, sometimes it’s really nice to can control kodi if you don’t have your remote around. 
I was just working if there is the possibility for the app to retain the chache from my library (info and images), so if I’m offline I can still checking description of my movies or just checking which movies do I have. 

Thank you

### 3/5 — Super clean and functional

*2024-06-01*

Has most of the features I was looking for including scanning and cleaning the library, which I couldn’t find in the official app. And it looks nicer that the official one. Only thing missing is the ability to sort the movie list in-app in the ways you can on Kodi proper. Unless I’m missing something…
Also there seems to be a bug where devices can’t be removed. Only way to remove a device is to reinstall the app.

### 5/5 — Best Kodi Remote!

*2024-02-03, version 1.2*

The sequel to Mia, this is the best Kodi remote. I hope it gets the attention it deserves!

### 5/5 — Amazing KODI remote

*2023-03-29, version 1.2*

Best kodi remote I’ve ever used, best UI and should be the top on the app store

### 5/5 — best kodi remote / manager

*2022-04-18, version 1.1*

this app is a lifesaver. but if i did have any feedback or requests, it would be to make the app playback integrate with your iphones media player, like the integrated apple tv app if at all possible, would save loads of time. thanks!

### 5/5 — WOW AMAZIN UI

*2022-01-01, version 1.1*

This is a fantastic update with a fresh UI. All it needs is the ability to view what’s been added to the que.

## Frequently asked questions about Unofficial Kodi Remote

### What can I do with Unofficial Kodi Remote?

Unofficial Kodi Remote allows you to control your Kodi media center, manage your movie and TV show library, resume playback, type text directly to Kodi, and control volume. It focuses on enhancing the experience for movie and TV show enthusiasts.

### What versions of Kodi does Unofficial Kodi Remote support?

The app supports the two latest versions of Kodi. Older versions may work but could have bugs. For older versions, the official Kodi app is recommended.

### Can I control music or photos with Unofficial Kodi Remote?

This remote app primarily focuses on movies and TV shows. For music, add-ons, or photo library management, other remote apps are recommended.

### Does Unofficial Kodi Remote have ads?

No, Unofficial Kodi Remote is ad-free. It provides a clean user experience without interruptions from advertisements.

### How does Unofficial Kodi Remote find my Kodi devices?

The app features automatic device discovery, making it easy to find and connect to your Kodi devices on the network without manual configuration.

### Can I use Unofficial Kodi Remote on multiple Kodi devices?

Yes, you can add multiple Kodi devices to the app, allowing you to control different Kodi installations from a single interface.

### What is the user sentiment for Unofficial Kodi Remote?

Based on the available data, the app has a perfect 5.0-star rating from 9 reviews, indicating very positive user sentiment.

### Is Unofficial Kodi Remote available for free?

Yes, Unofficial Kodi Remote is available for free. There are no costs associated with downloading or using the core features of the app.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2022-06-14

Before, the app was requesting data "everything, everywhere, all at once". Some user with 40000 movies said their performance felt like "Apocalypse Now". Now, the app is like "memento"; only requesting small snippets of information when needed and forgetting them after some time. Just don't look into the box. 

Some of the changes:

• The application should be a lot faster for larger libraries.
• The "now playing" information is shown quicker. 
• On "wake-up" of app, changed information is loaded in the background.
• Fixes a crash when "date added" was 0.
• Fixes a season saying "0 episodes", when you clearly see more.
• Fixes iPad data refresh when switching back to the app.
• Fixes case insensitivity when searching for movies.
• Fixes glitches for some devices when scrolling to the top.
• Fixes iPad & iPhone not having the same start screen.
• Fix iPad reloading player information when switching between remote, shows, and movies.

Found bugs? Please send me some feedback inside the app.

### 1.1 — 2021-12-21

Some of the changes in this version are:

• Adds "Swipe & Tap" indicator when first using the remote interface.
• Simplifies "options" & "devices" action groups.
• Adds some consistent colours here and there.

• Fixes glitches in the slider when changing the time of what is playing.
• Images are loading more stable.
• Renamed "All Movies" in Shows to "All Shows" (oops!).
• iPad won't reload content anymore when resizing into split view.
• When quickly changing devices, the app should not crash anymore.

Found bugs? Please send me some feedback inside the app.

### 1.0 — 2021-12-16

No release notes.

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## More apps by Mickey Van Zeelt

- [Mia - The Kodi Remote](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mia-the-kodi-remote/id1315790378)
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All apps by Mickey Van Zeelt: https://appshunter.io/developer/1315790377

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