# Universal TV Remote

> LG smart tv remote | samsung tv remote | vizio tv remote | Android tv remote

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.universal.remote.control.foralltv](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.universal.remote.control.foralltv)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.universal.remote.control.foralltv`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Remote and Cast App
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 15,176
- **Rating:** 3.00 / 5 (53 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0
- **Last updated:** 2023-08-26
- **First published:** 2022-07-05
- **Size:** 15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-02-03
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.universal.remote.control.foralltv)
- **Website:** [http://remotecast.app](http://remotecast.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://nimb.ws/lBKEXq](https://nimb.ws/lBKEXq)

## Description

"Universal TV Remote" is a versatile Android app designed to control various smart TVs, including LG, Samsung, Vizio, and Roku devices, using advanced features like built-in keyboard, touchpad, and direct app/channel navigation. With support for Xbox and various Android TV Box devices, it consolidates multiple remotes into one convenient application. Control your smart TV experience effortlessly from your Android device.

## 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.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.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`
- `com.universal.remote.control.foralltv.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Works well for smart TVs
- Minimal ads and low latency
- User-friendly for remote control use

### Cons

- Connectivity issues with TVs
- Ads cannot be removed
- Limited compatibility with certain TV brands

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.universal.remote.control.foralltv)