# Vizo - Remote for Vizio TV — user reviews > 138 indexed App Store user reviews of Vizo by Huy Hoang, rated 4.60/5 from 1,474 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vizo-remote-for-vizio-tv/id6550911475/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vizo-remote-for-vizio-tv/id6550911475.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,236 · 4★ 79 · 3★ 52 · 2★ 20 · 1★ 87 ## What do users think of Vizo? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Works great - 🚀 No line of sight required **Cons** - 💰 Paywall locks basic functionality - 🐛 Connectivity issues - 🤯 Doesn't work as expected - 💸 Expensive for the features **Commonly reported bugs** - Pairing mode blocked - Syncing issues with soundbar - Stops working after some time **Most requested features** - Better customer support - Improved connectivity ## Newest reviews (12 of 138) ### 1/5 — Got to use for about Four clicks then told me to buy the subscription. *2026-08-03, version 1.8* It was easier to find my remote than spend money. ### 1/5 — SUCKS *2026-07-31, version 1.8* IM 11 BTW AND TRIED TO CLICK ON STUFF AND NEVER WORKED ### 1/5 — Annoyed *2026-07-25, version 1.8* Purchased the app for a lifetime fee and it won’t pair to my Vizio tv. I entered my IP ADDRESS manually and it says this isn’t a Vizio tv. ### 1/5 — -1 star *2026-07-20, version 1.8* you have to pay to pick and you can only click it 3 times then yiu have to pay DO NOT DOWNLOAD ### 1/5 — It’s a scam *2026-07-20, version 1.8* It’s a scam app don’t get it! It will try to change you 19.99 so avoid it. ### 1/5 — Hate it *2026-07-19, version 1.8* I couldn’t even press ONE button before it says to pay for it ### 1/5 — Immediate Paywall. *2026-07-17, version 1.8* Remote worked for 20 seconds before forcing you to buy premium ### 4/5 — Remote *2026-07-17, version 1.8* I’m having a hard time liking this app because you have so limited remote uses ### 1/5 — Scam *2026-07-15, version 1.8* Downloaded and started a free trial. Canceled before the trial was over but still got charged the 3.99! Emailed customer support and no one responded. Still trying to remove the charges and block any future charges. Total scam. ### 1/5 — Payed use *2026-07-15, version 1.8* I simply wanted an ease of use app to control my tv, all I got downloading this was a swift annoyance. You can press 5 different buttons or the same button 5 times then you can no longer press anything to control your tv meaning the app no longer works unless you pay a one time fee of 20$ a fee for monthly at around 10$ and a weekly at 3$. DO NOT DO IT there are plenty of other apps that are completely free, this is not worth you spending your hard earned money for some money hungry app. ### 1/5 — SCAM *2026-07-14, version 1.8* This app is a scam. It does not work on VIZIO. When you download you are automatically charged $19.99. The price pops up after you click download. ### 1/5 — TV remote can’t find tv *2026-07-10, version 1.8* The remote was working fine and I got upgraded to fiber internet and now I can’t connect to my tv anymore. It says can’t find tv and to reset it (I did) and check that the phone and tv are connected to the same wifi and they are. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — You have to pay to use the remote *2026-08-25, version 1.8* Our tv no longer would pair to the remote after only 9 months and my the tv in my other room quit after 5 months so I downloaded the app. I am NOT paying to use this app on their piece of junk tv because the piece of junk remote quit working. Vizio used to be a good company. Their new stuff is all a waste of money and their “warranty” is not meant to help the consumer because it’s cheaper to buy a different tv than send it for repairs. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work. *2026-08-23, version 1.8* This remote didn’t work, and would not let me access the things I needed to do with my Vizio TV. It was greatly delayed, then would go haywire, and never let me get to where I needed to go. Don’t buy this! I am trying to get a refund, but I’m having trouble. If I receive my refund, I will withdraw this review. ### 1/5 — Rip off *2026-08-22, version 1.8* I already own a Vizio. This used to be free. What a rip off. ### 1/5 — DO NOT BUYYYYYYYY *2026-08-22, version 1.8* this makes you pay to use, and after using it a few times it doesn’t connect anymore!!!!!! this is a scam!!! ### 1/5 — PAY TO USE *2026-08-21, version 1.8* i already bought the tv why should i pay for a remote app that is insane ### 1/5 — Terrible product for the average user. *2026-08-20, version 1.8* Complete waste of time if you can’t turn on your tv. Don’t worry you can use the up address you have no access to either. Dumb ### 1/5 — 20$ *2026-08-16, version 1.8* If you want to actually use this app it’s $20. Don’t do it ### 1/5 — Does not work *2026-08-16, version 1.8* Does not work as it claims, even with the in-app purchase it essentially forces you to buy to be able to use it. The app refuses to recognize my tv as a Vizio tv and will not connect to it, making the app USELESS. 100% a scam, do not download. ### 1/5 — PAY TO USE?! *2026-08-10, version 1.8* Ah yes, the humble TV remote. A revolutionary piece of technology that has traditionally required at least three buttons, two batteries, and zero monthly payment. Naturally, this app decided to innovate. This is supposedly a Vizio Smart TV remote, except there’s one tiny problem… You have to PAY to use it. 😂 Because apparently turning your volume down is now a premium feature. I downloaded this app expecting a simple remote. You know—something that lets me control the television I already own. Instead, I was greeted with the digital equivalent of a bouncer standing outside my TV saying—“That’ll be $9.99 to change the channel, champ.” I’m sorry, WHAT? Imagine buying a car and discovering you need a subscription to turn the steering wheel. Imagine buying a refrigerator and being told, “You can open it, but only if you upgrade to Premium.” At least those things would be useful enough to be simply absurd. This app, however, apparently looked at the concept of tv remote and thought: “How can we monetize the most ordinary object on Earth?” This app isn’t providing some groundbreaking technology that allows my television to communicate with NASA. It is… A remote. A glorified collection of buttons. And paying to access a virtual volume button? LOL… Absolutely not. At this point, I’d rather walk across the room and press the buttons on the TV like my ancestors did. 1 star. Would’ve given zero stars, but I’m scared I’ll need a subscription for that too. ### 1/5 — Expensive *2026-08-05, version 1.8* I used it about 5 times and after that it said I had to buy a plan to use it. Way too expensive for a remote ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Better than a normal remote *2026-08-27, version 1.8* I have never felt the need to review a product before but this is different. I lost my remote earlier and did not want to go to the store, so I downloaded the Vizio app for my phone and begrudgingly paid the $20 for a lifetime subscription. It’s just as good (and probably a little cheaper) as a physical remote, plus more. I love being able to access the apps quickly from the app and how they save their spots depending on how much you use them. The layout is very simple and easy to understand. I’ll never buy a physical remote again. ### 5/5 — Vizio Tv Remote *2026-08-24, version 1.8* Great ### 5/5 — How good your app is *2026-08-10, version 1.8* It’s a good app. It helps me with my TV and it’s so good. ### 5/5 — Nice remote! *2026-08-09, version 1.8* Works well! Easy setup. This is a great solution when I can’t find the remote since my phone is always with me 🙂 ### 5/5 — Lost Remote Vizio Remote Review *2026-07-29, version 1.8* Vizio Remote Review I like this app, it seems to work just like the remote control. I have not had any problems as long as internet is working. I wish it was on my phone page on my phone. I have to remember how to do that. 😂😂🩵💜💚 My Oldest Grandson 9 years old and I both want to hang on to the remote, we hide it from each other and hence hide it from our selves at times. I have about three remotes and all are lost today. I am using my phone. I have too much in my living room as I sell things online. ### 5/5 — Thank you Vizo - Remote! *2026-07-19, version 1.8* The Vizo remote seems extremely helpful and works well with our Vizio TV! ### 5/5 — Phone remote for TV *2026-07-12, version 1.8* Considering I don’t know where my remote is and it’s been months since I’ve used my tv I was happy to pay for a lifetime remote Thank you!! ### 5/5 — Big daddy *2026-07-10, version 1.8* My stupid employees took the real remote. Home. And after using this app im. Back in to figa ### 5/5 — Perfect *2026-07-09, version 1.8* Very cool just you have to pay weekly get another trusty ### 5/5 — Mr. Tejeda *2026-07-05, version 1.8* Love it easy to use --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*