# Universal TV Remote Controller

> TV Remote for all Smart TV: LG TV Remote, Samsung TV Remote, Android TV Remote

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/ai.metaverselabs.universalremoteandroid](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ai.metaverselabs.universalremoteandroid)

## Overview

- **ID:** `ai.metaverselabs.universalremoteandroid`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Metaverse Labs
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 6,163,445
- **Rating:** 4.31 / 5 (192,871 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-04
- **First published:** 2022-10-07
- **Publisher country:** HK
- **Size:** 116 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ai.metaverselabs.universalremoteandroid)
- **Website:** [http://metaverselabs.ai](http://metaverselabs.ai/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://metaverselabs.ai/privacy-policy/](https://metaverselabs.ai/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Turn your phone into the universal TV remote for Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Hisense, Roku, Firestick, Android TV, and more. This all-in-one remote app replaces cluttered remotes with a single, intuitive interface, letting you control multiple TVs from one place.

Key features include full remote functions, quick Wi-Fi setup, touchpad and gesture navigation, screen mirroring, voice control, and multi-TV support. It works with popular brands and devices and provides easy access to volume, channels, menus, and apps. Note: ensure the phone and TV are on the same Wi-Fi network and VPN is off during setup.

## Rankings

- #20,689 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `ai.metaverselabs.universalremoteandroid.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

User reviews are mixed. Several users praise the app as great or really good, with notes that it’s nice and usable. However, the main drawbacks recur: intrusive ads (often appearing with every action or blocking UI), forced review prompts before use, and reports that the app doesn’t work or isn’t compatible with some TVs. Pricing concerns include pushy free trials and subscription charges. Overall, some users find it functional, but frustration over ads, usability barriers, and unclear pricing dominates.

### Pros

- Great / positive reception across multiple reviews
- It's really good (positive feedback)
- Nice (positive feedback)

### Cons

- Ad-heavy / intrusive ads that disrupt use (ads on actions, full-screen ads)
- Forced review prompts before using the app
- Not working / compatibility issues (does not work on some TVs, some features fail)
- Pricing pressure / paid subscriptions and unclear free trials

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ai.metaverselabs.universalremoteandroid)