# Remote Control for Apple TV

> Control your apple tv with your IR compatible phone

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appletv.remote.irremote](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appletv.remote.irremote)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.appletv.remote.irremote`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Remote and Cast App
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 31,864
- **Rating:** 2.00 / 5 (92 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.7
- **Last updated:** 2024-02-09
- **First published:** 2022-03-09
- **Size:** 9.35 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-02-02
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appletv.remote.irremote)
- **Website:** [https://remotecast.app/](https://remotecast.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://nimb.ws/2Tvxy3](https://nimb.ws/2Tvxy3)

## Description

"Remote Control for Apple TV" is an Android app enabling users to control their Apple TV using phones or tablets with a built-in IR blaster. Compatible with all Apple TV models, it works without additional hardware or jailbreaking. Ideal for emergency use when the original remote is lost, the app supports a range of Android devices, making it an essential tool for Apple TV owners.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.TRANSMIT_IR`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.appletv.remote.irremote.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.samsung.android.providers.context.permission.WRITE_USE_APP_FEATURE_SURVEY`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Compatible with major Android phones
- Ability to navigate Apple TV menus from anywhere in the house

### Cons

- Excessive ads that disrupt usage
- Failure to connect to Apple TV
- Requires IR (infrared) transmitter, which most devices lack

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appletv.remote.irremote)