# Sam : tv remote for Samsung

> remote control for smart tv

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id838579136](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id838579136)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id838579136`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** yohan teixeira
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (116,434 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.9.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-04
- **First published:** 2014-03-20
- **Size:** 60 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sam-tv-remote-for-samsung/id838579136)
- **Website:** [https://nstx.io](https://nstx.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://nstx.io/SamRemote/samremote\_policy.html](https://nstx.io/SamRemote/samremote_policy.html)

## Description

SamRemote turns your iPhone into a powerful, virtual remote for your smart TV. No setup required—launch the app and it automatically syncs with your TV over Wi‑Fi, letting you switch channels, adjust volume, navigate menus, and manage media with a tap.

With this extension, your remote is always in your pocket, helping you avoid lost remotes and dead batteries. Note: SamRemote is not an official Samsung product. Subscriptions unlock premium features with auto-renewal; see Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for details.

## Rankings

- #3,606 — Overall
- #12 — control

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's reliability and convenience when it works, but widespread complaints focus on intrusive ads, subscription pricing, and inconsistent compatibility/connectivity, with some instability and missing features like volume control.

### Pros

- Reliable and effective when it connects to the TV.
- Positive user sentiment and strong satisfaction; many say it’s a great remote.
- Convenient to use a smartphone as a TV remote.
- Long-term usage; users report it works well for years.

### Cons

- Intrusive, frequent ads interrupting usage.
- Subscription pricing (and lack of a clear ad-free option) and perceived value concerns.
- Compatibility and connectivity issues; may not work with all TVs or may fail to locate/connect.
- Inconsistent performance and glitches; issues after updates or with certain devices.
- Missing essential remote features like sound/volume control.

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