Reviews of Remote for Xbox

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List of user reviews and ratings for Remote for Xbox

Total ratings

3.25 (Rating count: 124)

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Review summary

The app is praised for its design allowing IR-enabled phones to control Xbox consoles easily without complicated setup. However, the majority of reviews highlight serious connectivity issues, with the app often failing to open or connect to Xbox devices. Many point out that lack of IR hardware in modern phones greatly limits its usability. Additional complaints include unexpected subscription requirements and incompatibility with certain Xbox models like Xbox One X. Overall, while conceptually useful, the app suffers from poor reliability and compatibility problems.

Pros

Works well with phones that have IR capabilities, allowing easy point-and-click control without Wi-Fi setup.
Provides features to control Xbox and Xbox TV effectively when compatible.
Users appreciate the concept of using a phone as a remote for Xbox.

Cons

App frequently fails to open or connect to the Xbox console, rendering it unusable for many users.
Requires IR capabilities which most modern phones lack, limiting compatibility.
Some users report needing a subscription or trial expiration notice that is unexpected.
Does not support Xbox One X properly according to some users.
Poor app functionality causes negative user experience, leading to multiple complaints about it not working at all.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 1.90

All time rating average: 3.25

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67% (14)

Date	Author	Comment
2025-01-08	Ry*****	It does not work at all.
It does not work at all.
2024-11-06	Ru*****	Can you make it to where I can control the screen without the controller like make it a tv remote please and thank you? ❤️ Like a touch screen one remote touch remote or a one touch screen ❤️ please and thank you
Can you make it to where I can control the screen without the controller like make it a tv remote please and thank you? ❤️ Like a touch screen one remote touch remote or a one touch screen ❤️ please and thank you
2024-10-13	pa*****	Bad doesn't even work My control is good so it is you app
Bad doesn't even work My control is good so it is you app
2024-09-02	Ma*****	It doesn't work
It doesn't work
2024-03-12	Ha*****	It doesn't work I would give it 0 stars if I could
It doesn't work I would give it 0 stars if I could
2023-08-29	Ca*****	If I could have -5 stars I would bc it doesn't work or connect and it ascked me for a subscription bc apparently my free trial ran out absolutely aporling
If I could have -5 stars I would bc it doesn't work or connect and it ascked me for a subscription bc apparently my free trial ran out absolutely aporling
2023-07-03	Ma*****	Thanks for the great work
Thanks for the great work
2023-05-22	Br*****	Just downloaded and instantly unable to open it.
Just downloaded and instantly unable to open it.
2023-04-30	Ab*****	Doesn't even open the app
Doesn't even open the app
2023-03-15	St*****	Can't even catch my xbox and it's on the same network..
Can't even catch my xbox and it's on the same network..