# Remote Control for Roku & TCL

> Control TCL, Insignia, Hisense

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1628836089](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1628836089)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1628836089`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MOBILESOURCE CORPORATION
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (1,457 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-09-22
- **First published:** 2022-06-20
- **Size:** 69 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/remote-control-for-roku-tcl/id1628836089)
- **Website:** [https://mobilesolutionsapps.com/](https://mobilesolutionsapps.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://mobilesolutionsapps.com/smartremote/privacy](https://mobilesolutionsapps.com/smartremote/privacy)

## Description

The Smart Remote app transforms your phone into a universal TV remote for TCL, Roku, Insignia, and Hisense devices. It requires no batteries, connects over Wi‑Fi, and provides full remote control from your pocket.

Key features include Power On/Off, Volume, Channel and Roku channel control, navigation arrows, playback controls, screen mirroring, and casting from your phone to the TV. It also helps you locate a misplaced remote by using your phone as the main remote.

## Rankings

- #47,292 — Overall
- #97 — tv

## Review summary

Users praise reliability, speed, and broad compatibility, especially after a one-time fee that removes ads. The main drawbacks are intrusive ads in the free version, occasional compatibility/update issues with certain TCL/Roku devices, and pricing concerns over upselling and ads removal.

### Pros

- Reliable and smooth performance, with many users noting it works better than other remote apps.
- Fast, responsive connection to Roku/TCL and Google TV.
- One-time purchase that eliminates ads and provides a cleaner experience.
- Broad compatibility across Roku, TCL TVs, and Google TV.
- Easy to use with minimal issues; proven to work for many users.

### Cons

- Intrusive ads and popup interruptions in the free version.
- Occasional compatibility or update issues (app stops working on certain devices or mis-detects the TV).
- Pricing concerns and perceived deceptive upsell (fees to remove ads or high upfront price).
- Navigation can be slowed or hindered by ads (ads appearing during use, e.g., after each click).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1628836089)