# Remote Control for Rоku & TCL

> Remote Control App for Roku, TCL, Hisense, Insignia Smart TVs + Screen Mirroring

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.sensustech.tclremote`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SensusTech LLC
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 4,027,452
- **Rating:** 4.11 / 5 (57,391 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.8.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-29
- **First published:** 2021-07-04
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 55 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sensustech.tclremote)
- **Website:** [https://sensustech.com/](https://sensustech.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sensustech.com/privacy/general.html](https://sensustech.com/privacy/general.html)

## Description

The Remote Control for Roku & TCL app transforms your smartphone into a versatile remote control for Roku, TCL, Hisense, Insignia smart TVs, and streaming devices. With an intuitive interface, you can power on/off your TV, adjust volume, navigate channels, and control playback with play, pause, fast forward, and rewind functions. The app connects seamlessly via Wi-Fi, eliminating the need for traditional remotes and batteries.

Additionally, the app offers advanced features like screen mirroring and TV casting, allowing you to stream videos and photos from your phone to the big screen effortlessly. Designed for convenience and accessibility, it particularly benefits users with eyesight issues by displaying TV content directly on their smartphone. Say goodbye to lost remotes and enjoy a modern, all-in-one TV control and streaming experience right from your phone.

## Rankings

- #28,263 — Overall
- #3 — control

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.sensustech.tclremote.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews are mixed. The app is praised as a useful remote replacement when it works, with some callers describing it as great or amazing. However, widespread complaints focus on ads, frequent connectivity/setup problems, slow performance, and pushy subscription asks. Overall, effectiveness is inconsistent: it can be handy, but ads and reliability issues dominate the majority of negative feedback.

### Pros

- Acts as a remote replacement and can be very helpful when the physical Roku remote is missing.
- When it connects, users report it works great and describe the app as amazing or awesome.
- Some users express positive sentiment and say they love the app

### Cons

- Intrusive and pervasive advertisements; many reviews say the app is ad-filled.
- Frequent connectivity and setup issues; it often fails to connect to the TV
- Slowness and glitches when using the app, making it feel unresponsive at times.
- Upsell to paid plans; reluctance to pay for upgrades or subscriptions

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