Reviews of Remote for FireStick and TV

By: Nguyen Quy Son App

List of user reviews and ratings for Remote for FireStick and TV

Total ratings

3.90 (Rating count: 222)

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Review summary

Users see the app as a free, convenient remote option and a viable alternative when it connects, but the majority report major drawbacks. The top pain points are intrusive ads and deceptive pay prompts, frequent connectivity and reliability problems, and substantial charges with poor refunds. Setup and loading can also be slow or finicky. Overall, value hinges on reliable connection and acceptable pricing, with many reviews warning that the app is only sporadically useful.

Pros

Free to use / free option with a convenient remote experience
Described by users as a great alternative to a physical remote
Can work for basic remote tasks when it connects

Cons

Excessive and intrusive ads, including deceptive prompts to pay
Frequent connectivity issues and unstable performance (won’t connect, requires constant reconnects, slow loading, freezes/crashes)
Unexpected charges and refund issues (reported $20–$40 fees and poor refund experiences)
Difficult initial setup and slow loading of the remote / setup friction

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.20

All time rating average: 3.90

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54% (20)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-05-06	Ju*****	This remote is awful. So many ads, it won’t even function. Just find your remote or never watch TV again. It would be better than this ap.
This remote is awful. So many ads, it won’t even function. Just find your remote or never watch TV again. It would be better than this ap.
2026-03-23	10*****	Sosa1013
Sosa1013
2026-01-26	Wo*****	Loved this remote then all the sudden it just started needing a code every time you go to do anything and it never works and restarts whole thing. Then for like 4 hours it will not even say its plugged in and wont work or connect at all. Makes me wanna just buy another firestick and keep the remote away from the dog now the kidults are moved out
Loved this remote then all the sudden it just started needing a code every time you go to do anything and it never works and restarts whole thing. Then for like 4 hours it will not even say its plugged in and wont work or connect at all. Makes me wanna just buy another firestick and keep the remote away from the dog now the kidults are moved out
2026-01-09	Az*****	Too any damned ads - deleted within 2 minutes
Too any damned ads - deleted within 2 minutes
2026-01-08	Bl*****	No descarguen, no te permite usarlo sin pagar
No descarguen, no te permite usarlo sin pagar
2025-10-19	Jn*****	Every 1 min
Every 1 min
2025-09-14	Am*****	They definitely try throwing deceiving adds making it look like you have to pay. Also kinda annoying having to scan and reconnect every time. But That’s a small price to pay for a free/convenient remote.
They definitely try throwing deceiving adds making it look like you have to pay. Also kinda annoying having to scan and reconnect every time. But That’s a small price to pay for a free/convenient remote.
2025-08-01	)(*****	👍
👍
2025-07-19	sh*****	horrible app. i tried using it and it wouldn’t let me it showing some kind of discount that i didn’t need/want it wont not let me use unless i got the discount horrible app
horrible app. i tried using it and it wouldn’t let me it showing some kind of discount that i didn’t need/want it wont not let me use unless i got the discount horrible app
2025-04-12	S.*****	Won’t connect
Won’t connect