# V-Remote

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id967098246](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id967098246)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id967098246`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Hisense
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 2.90 / 5 (115 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2015-12-20
- **First published:** 2015-03-06
- **Size:** 5.73 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-05-14
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/v-remote/id967098246)

## Description

V-Remote is a software simulation remote control for Smart TV that turns your mobile phone or tablet into a TV remote, wireless mouse, and keyboard.

With quick setup and intuitive on-screen controls, V-Remote offers convenient TV navigation and control from the comfort of your couch.

## Review summary

V-Remote often works as a WiFi remote for Hisense TVs, with automatic discovery and remote-control capabilities (volume, inputs, apps). But many reviews note reliability issues: it can stop connecting, sometimes requiring a TV reboot, and auto-connection isn’t guaranteed on all models. The UI is clunky and swipe-based, with no dedicated Enter/OK button. It also lacks power-on/off functionality and has inconsistent Netflix/profile navigation. When it’s functioning, it’s a useful, cost-saving alternative to a physical remote; when not, it’s frustrating.

### Pros

- Auto-discovery and quick WiFi pairing with Hisense TVs.
- Provides practical remote replacement with core controls (volume, input/HDMI, navigation, apps).
- Works well and often found by the TV, sometimes outperforming other remote apps.

### Cons

- Connectivity can drop or fail to connect; requires re-pairing or TV reboot.
- Not consistently auto-connecting across all TV models; compatibility issues.
- UI/UX is clunky and swipe-based, with no dedicated Enter/OK button.
- No power-on/off control; can't turn TV on via the app.
- Netflix/profile navigation limitations; cannot reliably select user icons or accounts.

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