# Smart Android TV Remote
> Smart remote for Android TV and compatible TV boxes over Wi-Fi.
Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.remote.universal](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.remote.universal)
## Overview
- **ID:** `app.remote.universal`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Vistora Labs
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 45
- **Version:** 4.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-16
- **First published:** 2026-08-09
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 23 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.remote.universal)
- **Website:** [https://vistora-labs.vercel.app/](https://vistora-labs.vercel.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://github.com/Shrey113/TV-Control-Hub](https://github.com/Shrey113/TV-Control-Hub)
## Description
Smart Android TV Remote turns your Android phone into a convenient remote control for compatible Android TV devices and TV boxes.
Control your TV with a clean, modern and customizable remote interface designed for everyday use.
REMOTE CONTROLS
• D-pad navigation
• OK / Select
• Back
• Home
• Menu
• Power
• Mute
• Volume Up / Down
• Channel Up / Down
• Play / Pause
• Rewind / Fast Forward
EASY CONNECTION
Discover compatible devices on your local Wi-Fi network and connect using the supported TV pairing process.
Once a device is paired, you can save it for faster reconnection.
MULTIPLE REMOTE LAYOUTS
Choose the remote layout that works best for you:
• Classic Circular
• Vertical Control
• Large Cross
• Full Cross
Switch layouts anytime from the app settings.
CUSTOM THEMES
Personalize your remote with different visual themes:
• Graphite Amber
• Midnight Indigo
• Neon Mint
• Noir Gold
• Ocean Teal
BUTTON STYLES
Choose the appearance of your remote controls:
• Soft Raised
• Glass
• Flat
• Neon Glow
LIGHT AND DARK MODE
Use the remote comfortably in different environments with dedicated Light and Dark modes.
KEYBOARD AND VOICE
Where supported by the connected device, use your phone for easier text entry and voice-based search.
SAVED DEVICES
Save compatible devices and reconnect quickly without repeating the complete setup process.
HAPTIC FEEDBACK
Enable optional haptic feedback for a more responsive button-press experience.
PRIVACY
The app is designed primarily for local device control over your Wi-Fi network. It does not require access to your TV content or personal files to operate the remote.
COMPATIBILITY
Smart Android TV Remote is an independent third-party remote-control application. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google, Android, Airtel, Xstream, or any TV manufacturer.
Compatibility and available features depend on the TV or TV box model, software version and supported remote-control protocol.
Some features may not be available on every compatible device.
A Wi-Fi connection is required for network-based remote features.
## Rankings
- #2,301,714 — Overall
## Permissions and access
### Permissions
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.TRANSMIT_IR`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `app.remote.universal.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.remote.universal)