# Phil - Smart TV Remote Control

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1570132340](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1570132340)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1570132340`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Oz Shabbatth
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (4,892 ratings)
- **Version:** 18.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-05-12
- **First published:** 2022-07-08
- **Size:** 98 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/phil-smart-tv-remote-control/id1570132340)
- **Website:** [https://www.osfunapps.com](https://www.osfunapps.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.osfunapps.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.osfunapps.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Phil - Smart TV Remote Control is a Chrome extension that supports multiple remote models, including RM-D1000, RM-627C, RC3000E02, RM-L1030, and more.

Features include saving your last remote for quick access, no installation required, a fast touchpad and keyboard, and a sleek, accessible design. For questions or support, email support@os-apps.com.

## Rankings

- #26,138 — Overall
- #23 — smart
- #43 — tv
- #84 — volume control

## Review summary

The app is praised as a free, easy-to-use backup TV remote that often works when the original remote fails. However, users frequently complain about heavy ads, inconsistent connectivity (host down), and occasional unexpected charges. Some report performance problems after use or purchase and note missing features like screen mirroring. Overall, it’s a useful quick fix in pinch situations but comes with ad-related annoyances and reliability caveats.

### Pros

- Reliable backup remote that syncs over Bluetooth and generally works well.
- Helps when the original remote stops working, providing quick access to TV controls.
- Free to use with no mandatory upfront payments (ad-supported).
- Easy to use and gets the job done quickly in a pinch.
- Considered by several users to be among the few remote apps that actually work.

### Cons

- Frequent, intrusive ads and ad interruptions.
- Unreliable connectivity / host-down messages and trouble connecting to TVs.
- Unexpected charges or trial billing / unauthorized purchases.
- Performance issues over time, including slowing down or stopping after use or purchase.
- Missing features like screen mirroring and other limitations for some TV models.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1570132340)