# SKY Remote Control

> Remote Control for SKY or DirecTV and TV using this fast and efficient app!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.remotecontrolsky`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Remote Control
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 3,207,683
- **Rating:** 3.68 / 5 (6,872 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.9.30
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-15
- **First published:** 2016-07-19
- **Publisher country:** BR
- **Size:** 94 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.remotecontrolsky)
- **Website:** [https://remote-control-sky.github.io/](https://remote-control-sky.github.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://remote-control-sky.github.io/](https://remote-control-sky.github.io/)

## Description

The SKY Remote Control Chrome extension transforms your Android device into a powerful remote for SKY, DirecTV, and various TV brands. Designed for efficiency and battery saving, it supports numerous STB models like SKY Q and HDTV+, as well as popular TVs including Samsung, LG, Sony, and Apple TV. With over one million downloads, it offers a seamless, all-in-one command center for your entertainment devices. Please note: an infrared sensor (IR Blaster) on your device is required for functionality.

User-friendly and optimized for performance, this app ensures swift control over your TV systems, delivering convenience without draining your device's battery. Feedback and bug reports are welcomed to continuously enhance the experience. Experience effortless TV control with SKY Remote Control today!

## Rankings

- #33,117 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `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_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.TRANSMIT_IR`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `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.remotecontrolsky.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

Reviews are mixed: many users praise SKY Remote Control as an effective RC replacement and find it helpful. A substantial number report it doesn’t work reliably and is cluttered with ads. Some note that IR hardware is required and devices without IR cannot use it, and a few mention back button or other features not functioning. Overall, it’s promising when operational, but reliability, ad load, and hardware requirements limit its usefulness for many users.

### Pros

- Very effective RC replacement
- Awesome app, very helpful
- Great app
- I love this app
- Really good to use

### Cons

- Ad-heavy experience with frequent ads
- Not working / unreliable in many reviews
- Requires IR hardware / devices without IR can't use
- Back button / some remote features do not work
- Poor/unclear description about IR requirement

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