# Phil : tv remote

> control your smart tv

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id876814361](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id876814361)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id876814361`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** yohan teixeira
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 3.10 / 5 (9,755 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-16
- **First published:** 2014-05-28
- **Size:** 157 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/phil-tv-remote/id876814361)
- **Website:** [https://nstx.io](https://nstx.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://nstx.io/Philremote/Philremote.html](https://nstx.io/Philremote/Philremote.html)

## Description

PhilRemote is a virtual remote control that lets you manage Philips TVs over your home network. On iPhone/iPad, ensure both devices are on the same Wi‑Fi network for automatic TV detection. The app features a realistic remote design with volume, channel, navigation, video controls (Play/Pause/Stop), Menu, Info, Tools, and Power. Not affiliated with Philips. 

Highlights:
- Auto-detects Philips TVs on the same network
- Volume, channels, navigation, and playback controls
- Realistic remote layout
- Privacy policy and terms linked

## Rankings

- #22,667 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviews are overwhelmingly negative. The top issues are: excessive ads that interrupt use and persist even after paying for a pro version; the remote frequently does not connect to Philips TVs or respond to button presses; a paywall/subscription model that many see as misleading or a rip-off; reports of compatibility problems with Philips smart TVs; and poor or no developer support. Together these factors leave the app with little usable remote functionality, despite claims that it works as a TV remote.

### Cons

- Excessive ads and upgrade prompts; the app disrupts use with pop-ups and remains intrusive even after paying for a pro version
- Inconsistent or non-functional remote control; the app often fails to connect to TVs or respond to button presses
- Paywall/subscription model and pay-to-use approach; users report being asked to pay for features and see it as a scam or rip-off
- Compatibility problems with Philips smart TVs; multiple reviews say it cannot connect or control Philips devices
- Developer support is unresponsive or unhelpful; at least one review notes no response

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id876814361)