# Universal Remote: TV Control・

> Smart Remote for all TV

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1537510382](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1537510382)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1537510382`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** UNIVERSAL REMOTE LABS COMPANY LIMITED
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (7,808 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-22
- **First published:** 2020-11-03
- **Size:** 223 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id1537510382)
- **Website:** [http://uniremotelabs.com](http://uniremotelabs.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://uniremotelabs.com/privacy-policy/](http://uniremotelabs.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Universal Remote: TV Control is a mobile app that acts as a universal remote for Smart TVs and streaming devices from major brands like Samsung, Roku, Sony, Amazon Fire TV, and LG. It supports fast pairing over the same WiFi network and lets you control your viewing experience from your phone.

Key features include a full-featured remote with essential buttons, channel and volume control, one-tap access to popular apps (Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, YouTube, and more), and swipe-based navigation. The app supports a wide variety of Smart TV brands and models; setup is easy. Premium access offers unlimited use with auto-renewing subscriptions. Note: this app is not affiliated with or endorsed by any mentioned brands.

## Rankings

- #21,418 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise the clean UI and easy remote experience, but frequent concerns about pricing, inconsistent TV compatibility, and reliability bugs hinder usability. The app works well when connected, yet struggles with discovery and stability after trials, along with disruptive payment prompts.

### Pros

- Clean, attractive UI and an easy-to-use remote interface.
- When it connects, it works well as a TV remote.
- Setup is straightforward and TV discovery works in many cases.
- Some basic features (like volume control) are available for free.

### Cons

- Requires an expensive ongoing subscription / payment to use.
- Inconsistent TV compatibility and intermittent connection problems across brands (e.g., Samsung, Vizio).
- Reliability issues like TV not being found after a trial, codes not appearing, or the app stopping during use.
- Intrusive prompts for payment or ratings that interrupt usage.

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