# Smart Kodi Remote

> Smart remote to control Kodi

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1059693551](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1059693551)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1059693551`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Bernard Bijoch
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 4.10 / 5 (230 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.2.1
- **Last updated:** 2021-12-22
- **First published:** 2015-12-20
- **Size:** 19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/smart-kodi-remote/id1059693551)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://bbijoch.ddns.net/apps/smartkodiremote/SmartKodiRemotePrivatePolicy.html](http://bbijoch.ddns.net/apps/smartkodiremote/SmartKodiRemotePrivatePolicy.html)

## Description

Smart Kodi Remote brings gesture-based navigation to Kodi with three large, touch-friendly buttons that adapt to each Kodi screen. It automatically discovers all your Kodi devices over WiFi using Bonjour/Zeroconf—no manual setup is required. Enjoy a movie/TV browser with quick search and playback, plus a big time slider for easy seeking.

It supports multiple Kodi devices simultaneously and is designed for quick, glance-friendly control without looking at the screen.

## Rankings

- #103,935 — Overall

## Review summary

Smart Kodi Remote is praised as a top Kodi controller with a clean touch interface and broad device support (Raspberry Pi, Xbox One), helping to consolidate control from a single device. However, reliability issues and usability concerns are noted by several users, including occasional non-functionality, difficulties with playback controls, and UI quirks. Some updates fix issues for some users, and there are frequent feature requests (keyboard input, power button, easier volume access).

### Pros

- Best Kodi remote app; highly recommended by multiple reviewers.
- Intuitive touchpad/swipe interface with a central click; simple and uncluttered controls.
- Works across devices (e.g., Raspberry Pi, Xbox One) and consolidates control from one app.
- Pleasant, easy-to-use UI that many reviewers find improves Kodi navigation.

### Cons

- Reliability varies; several reviewers report the app doesn’t work or is not functional on their setup.
- Some users find the interface confusing or not intuitive.
- Playback seek/gesture controls can fail for some videos (reported by multiple users).
- Volume control is moved to a hidden menu or otherwise less accessible in some updates.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1059693551)