# Remote for Sylvania TV

> Smart Remote Control for Sylvania TV

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.technoskip.sylvaniatv`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Technoskip
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 14,495
- **Rating:** 4.31 / 5 (138 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2020-07-28
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 8.63 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.technoskip.sylvaniatv)
- **Website:** [https://technoskip.in/](https://technoskip.in/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/privacypolicy-sylvaniatvremote/home](https://sites.google.com/view/privacypolicy-sylvaniatvremote/home)

## Description

**Remote for Sylvania TV** is a smart remote control app designed exclusively for Sylvania TV users. With a simple and intuitive interface, this app allows you to control your TV effortlessly by pointing your phone towards it and using virtual buttons that replicate your original remote's functions. The remote features vibration feedback for button presses, enhancing the user experience.

This app includes all necessary control buttons grouped by function, eliminating the need to find or replace your physical remote. Note that an IR blaster must be present in your phone to use this remote. The app supports all Sylvania TV models but is not an official Sylvania product and is unaffiliated with Sylvania Inc.

## Rankings

- #491,314 — Overall

## 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.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.TRANSMIT_IR`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.technoskip.sylvaniatv.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users generally like the app's design, features, and ease of use as a remote for Sylvania TVs. Key functions like volume, channel, and menu controls work well, and screen mode adjustments are useful. However, the main limitation is that the app requires an IR blaster on the phone, which many modern devices lack, causing connection failures and frustration. Some users find error messages unclear, and occasional ads disrupt experience. Overall, it's appreciated by users with compatible hardware but limited by device requirements.

### Pros

- Works well for many users connecting to their Sylvania TVs.
- Has a good and user-friendly layout and design compared to other remote apps.
- Features like power, volume, channel, mute, and menu buttons work effectively.
- Provides useful functions like screen mode adjustment and info button showing program description.
- App graphics and interface are highly appreciated, described as wonderful and fantastic.

### Cons

- App requires phone with IR blaster which many modern phones lack, leading to connection failure.
- Some users report that app doesn't connect or work due to missing IR blaster and gives unhelpful error messages.
- Occasional ads and incomplete messages deter user experience.
- The app may not support all device brands or models, limiting its usability.
- Some reviews mention lack of helpful instructions or details when connection fails.

## Similar extensions and apps

- [Remote for Sanyo TV](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.technoskip.sanyotv) — 31,725 users, 3.32 / 5
- [Remote for Sylvania Tv](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tv.remote.sylvania) — 99 users
- [Remote for Sceptre TV](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.technoskip.sceptretv) — 18,822 users, 4.72 / 5
- [Universal Remote For Sylvania](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.illusions.sylvaniauniversalremote) — 45,834 users, 3.76 / 5
- [Remote for ViewSonic TV](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.technoskip.viewsonictv) — 19,395 users, 4.43 / 5
- [Sylvania TV Remote](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tvremoteapp.sylvaniatvremote) — 63,986 users, 2.90 / 5
- [Remote for Vizio TV](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.technoskip.viziotv) — 20,552 users, 3.49 / 5
- [Remote for Seiki TV](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.technoskip.seikitv) — 14,109 users, 4.05 / 5
- [Remote for Sharp TV](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.technoskip.sharptv) — 64,663 users, 3.00 / 5
- [Remote for Philips TV](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.technoskip.philipstv) — 27,982 users, 3.86 / 5
- [Remote for TCL TV](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.technoskip.tcltv) — 56,142 users, 3.73 / 5
- [Remote for Soniq TV](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.technoskip.soniqtv) — 6,056 users

---

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