# Remote for Vizio TV

> Remote control for Vizio smart TV, Screen Mirror, Cast Videos

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.vizio.remote.control.smartremote`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Remote and Cast App
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 16,744
- **Rating:** 2.50 / 5 (76 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.8
- **Last updated:** 2023-08-25
- **First published:** 2022-05-05
- **Size:** 13 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-02-03
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vizio.remote.control.smartremote)
- **Website:** [https://remotecast.app/](https://remotecast.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://nimb.ws/ecsl0N](https://nimb.ws/ecsl0N)

## Description

"Remote for Vizio TV" is a highly intuitive Android app that allows users to control their Vizio Smart TV directly from their smartphone. With no setup required, it automatically connects to your TV via Wi-Fi, offering features like power control, volume regulation, channel navigation, and access to smart apps. It supports various Vizio devices and is designed to enhance the TV-watching experience with its user-friendly interface and smart controls.

## 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.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.vizio.remote.control.smartremote.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

### Pros

- User-friendly interface for controlling Vizio TV
- Works well for most users when connected
- Offers a variety of features for Vizio TV control
- Great for users who cannot find physical remotes

### Cons

- Inconsistent connectivity with Vizio TVs
- Frequent disconnections and prompts to reconnect
- App crashes and closes unexpectedly
- Ad interruptions during use

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