# Magic TV Remote

> Android Remote App for Magic TV Device(\*) family.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pms.mtvctrl](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pms.mtvctrl)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.pms.mtvctrl`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Pixel Magic Systems Ltd.
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 241,334
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (757 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-12
- **First published:** 2011-07-11
- **Publisher country:** HK
- **Size:** 5.69 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pms.mtvctrl)
- **Website:** [http://www.pixelmagicsystems.com](http://www.pixelmagicsystems.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.magictv.com/hk/en/privacy-policy.html](https://www.magictv.com/hk/en/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

Magic TV Remote is a Wi-Fi enabled Android app designed for seamless control of Magic TV devices within your local network. It supports multiple Magic TVs, allowing users to discover and operate all connected Magic TV units easily from a single app interface.

Features include changing the Magic TV's name, adjusting the remote control's size using pinch zoom actions, and switching between black and white remote skins with shake gestures. Users can also disable skin or size changes if desired. Compatibility covers various Magic TV models in Hong Kong, Australia, and New Zealand, requiring specific firmware versions. Ensure your Magic TV and Android device are on the same Wi-Fi network with UDP blocking off for optimal connectivity.

## Rankings

- #145,403 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

User feedback is mixed: the app can replace a remote and is easy to use when it works, but reliability is a major problem. Repeated issues include not working, network/same-network requirements, and compatibility gaps across devices. Some users report minimal setup success, but many requests for diagnostics remain unanswered.

### Pros

- Acts as a replacement remote for TVs/boxes when it works
- Easy to use with a straightforward UI
- Works on some devices/platforms (e.g., certain smartphones and TV boxes)
- In some cases, requires little to no setup

### Cons

- Highly unreliable/not working for many users (frequent failures)
- Network dependency: must be on the same network as the Magic TV device, causing issues for many users
- Limited device/OS compatibility: not working on several devices (e.g., Asus ZenFone Selfie) and some OS versions
- Lack of diagnostic options or clear error feedback to troubleshoot failures

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