# Hyperion Remote

> Control your tv lights

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id943635503](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id943635503)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id943635503`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Andreas Ganske
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 3.60 / 5 (81 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.19.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-08-19
- **First published:** 2014-12-21
- **Size:** 43 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hyperion-remote/id943635503)
- **Website:** [https://hyperionremote.com](https://hyperionremote.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://hyperionremote.com/privacy-policy/](https://hyperionremote.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Hyperion Remote lets you control Hyperion-compatible lights from your iPhone and Apple Watch. Use the color wheel to pick colors, apply impressive light effects, and manage multiple Hyperion servers discovered on your network.

Save favorites, use the quick-access widget or Apple Watch app to change lighting in seconds, and color your room with images. Premium Mode subscription unlocks extra features and auto-renews through iTunes.

## Rankings

- #160,613 — Overall

## Review summary

Hyperion Remote is praised for reliable server discovery and strong LED control, with a handy lock‑screen widget and rich features that work well for Hyperion/ambilight setups. However, reviews repeat setup confusion (IP/port/server naming) and frustration with pricing (subscriptions and paid feature removals). Users also report occasional connection problems and servers being cleared after updates, plus missing capabilities like per‑LED painting and audio visualization. Some updates removed widgets/Watch support and introduced a less favorable UI. Overall, the app is powerful, but users want clearer setup and more predictable, upfront pricing.

### Pros

- Reliable server discovery and control once connected.
- Lock screen widget provides quick access to controls.
- Feature-rich LED control with advanced options (Pro mode).
- Longstanding reliability for years of daily use.

### Cons

- Confusing setup requiring IP address/port and unclear server naming.
- Pricing model with subscriptions and paid feature removals; dislike for IAP.
- Occasional connectivity issues and servers being cleared after updates.
- Missing essential features like per-LED painting and audio visualization.
- Removal of widgets/Watch support in updates and some clunky UI changes.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id943635503)