# Remote for Apple TV

> Control your smart TV easily using your android smart device with WiFi.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.afl.appletvremote](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.afl.appletvremote)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.afl.appletvremote`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** New World Apps
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 140,429
- **Rating:** 4.55 / 5 (3,502 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4.3
- **Last updated:** 2024-08-02
- **First published:** 2024-05-15
- **Publisher country:** PK
- **Size:** 64 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.afl.appletvremote)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://newworldtechsol.com/apps/privacy.html](https://newworldtechsol.com/apps/privacy.html)

## Description

Remote for Apple TV is an intuitive Android app that transforms your smartphone or tablet into a wireless remote for your Apple TV. Effortlessly control your TV from your couch via WiFi without needing any extra hardware. Key features include touchpad navigation, volume adjustment, playback controls, and quick app access. Compatible with multiple Apple TV generations including 1st through 5th gen models running supported tvOS versions. Simply connect your Android device and Apple TV to the same WiFi network to start controlling your entertainment seamlessly. Enjoy reliable automatic connection and comprehensive remote functionality designed for convenience and ease of use. Note: This is an independent app and not affiliated with Apple.

## Rankings

- #188,515 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `com.afl.appletvremote.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`

## Review summary

Most reviews say the app can function as a remote for Apple TV but complain about mandatory subscriptions, frequent connection/ pairing problems, and ads. Users cite easy setup and a clean interface, with some considering it a solid replacement remote, while others report crashes and reliability issues. Overall, it can help some users, but pricing and stability concerns limit broad appeal.

### Pros

- The app generally works as a remote for Apple TV (functional).
- Simple setup that completes quickly.
- Nice-looking interface.
- Can serve as a viable replacement remote.

### Cons

- Requires a subscription to use core features (keyboard, etc.).
- Frequent connectivity and pairing issues / instability.
- Ads can be annoying or disruptive.
- No volume control.
- Occasional crashes or freezes affecting reliability.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.afl.appletvremote)