# Vmote: Remote for Vizio — Smart TV control with keyboard

> Smart TV control with keyboard (iPhone/iPad app by javidan salarian.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vmote-remote-for-vizio/id6825682987 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [javidan salarian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1344388051)
- Category: Utilities, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 77 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Azerbaijani, Dutch, Filipino, French (France), German (Germany), Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian and 15 more
- Released: 2026-11-01
- Data updated: 2026-11-06

## What is Vmote?

Lost the remote? Use your iPhone as the remote for your VIZIO TV. No account, no sign-in. Pair once with the code on your TV and you are set in seconds.

WHICH TVS
• VIZIO SmartCast TVs (2016 and newer) and VIZIO Home Screen TVs
• onn. TVs that run VIZIO OS
• Not for onn. Roku TV or Google TV models, VIZIO TVs before 2016, soundbars or other brands

PAIRED IN SECONDS
1. Put your iPhone and TV on the same Wi-Fi.
2. Open Vmote and allow Local Network access; it finds your TV.
3. Tap your TV and type the 4-digit code it shows.
TV not found? Add it by IP address. Several TVs? Save them all.

THE REMOTE YOU KNOW
• A big D-pad with OK, Back, Home, Menu and Info, or a swipe pad: swipe to move, tap for OK
• Volume and mute; hold a key and it keeps going.
• Play, pause, rewind and fast-forward, channel keys and a number pad
• Signature or Classic layout, large keys, left-handed mode, haptics

INPUTS AND APPS
• Switch HDMI inputs with one tap, by your TV's own input names.
• Open your TV's apps from the Apps tab and pin favorites to the remote.

TYPE FROM YOUR IPHONE
• Search and sign in to TV apps with your iPhone's keyboard, or dictate with its mic.
• The TV accepts English letters, numbers and symbols only.

CAST TO THE TV
• Send photos and videos to your TV from the Cast tab.
• Cast support depends on your TV model and firmware.

POWER, SLEEP AND SCREEN
• Turn the TV on from your iPhone when its Power Mode is set to Quick Start (in Eco Mode a sleeping TV cannot hear Wi-Fi)
• Sleep timer (15 to 90 minutes) and a volume slider that shows your TV's real level
• Power off, screen off with the sound on, and restart, on TVs that support them

BEYOND YOUR IPHONE (VMOTE PRO)
• Apple Watch: D-pad, playback, volume and Home on your wrist, through your iPhone
• Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets: D-pad, playback and volume
• Control Center and Action button (iOS 18): play/pause, mute, volume, power, Open Remote
• Siri and Shortcuts: "Pause the TV with Vmote"
They work once a TV is paired in the iPhone app.

LANGUAGES
Available in 25 languages.

WHAT YOU NEED
• iPhone and TV on the same Wi-Fi, with any VPN turned off
• iOS 17 or newer; Control Center controls need iOS 18, the Watch app watchOS 10

PRIVACY
• No account. Anonymous usage and crash reports help us fix bugs; turn them off in Settings > Privacy.
• Vmote asks only for Local Network access, to find your TV. No microphone, camera, photo or location permission.
• Your pairing stays in your iPhone's Keychain. Commands go straight to your TV. App names and icons load from the internet.

HELP
If your TV will not pair, tap Settings > Send feedback, or write to support@swiftsofts.com.

VMOTE PRO
The remote itself is free: the D-pad, swipe pad, keys, volume, inputs, apps, keyboard, cast and sleep timer never need a subscription. Vmote Pro unlocks the features marked PRO in the app, such as the Apple Watch remote, widgets, Control Center controls and Siri Shortcuts. Pro stays ad-free, always.
Choose a weekly ($1.99), monthly ($3.99) or yearly ($9.99) subscription. Prices are in US dollars; your local price is shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for the renewal within the 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple Account settings. Restore Purchases is on the Vmote Pro screen.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://jimootech.com/apps/remote/vizio/privacy.html

App names and icons shown in Vmote belong to their respective owners.

Vmote is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by VIZIO, Inc. or Walmart. VIZIO, SmartCast and onn. are trademarks of their respective owners, mentioned only to describe the TVs Vmote works with.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vmote Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Vmote Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Vmote Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |


## Is Vmote safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Vmote.

## Is Vmote legit?

Vmote: Remote for Vizio appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Vmote is 75 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-11-04

Casting now keeps looking for your TV longer, with a Retry button and a clear message when Local Network access is off. Finding your TV restarts on its own after you allow Local Network, and pairing shows the right message if the connection drops while you enter the code.

### 1.0.0 — 2026-11-01

No release notes.

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