TV Remote Control for Vizio TV

Name: TV Remote Control for Vizio TV
Rating: 3.8109305 (8121 reviews)
Author: Backslash

By: Backslash App

Easy to use remote control app to control Vizio TV (WiFi or infrared).

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

1,470,883 ▲ 335

Data as of 2026-07-28

Rating:

3.81

(8,121)

Version:

1.4.4-release

Last updated: 2026-03-22

Ranking

#53,780 ▼ 137

Overall

Features & Capabilities

The TV Remote Control for Vizio TV app allows seamless control of your Vizio SmartCast TV right from your mobile device or Wear OS smartwatch. Compatible with Vizio SmartCast TVs from 2016 onward, it offers network IP control via WiFi, WiFi Direct, or LAN, ensuring reliable connection when both TV and phone are on the same network.

For devices equipped with infrared (IR) blasters, the app enables traditional line-of-sight control, supporting multiple Android phones and tablets with IR functionality. The app covers all common TV functions, even for older Vizio models without internet connectivity, providing a versatile and user-friendly remote solution. Note that this independent app is not affiliated with Vizio Inc but is designed for convenience and ease of use.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

1.4.4-release Last updated: 2026-03-22

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Creation date:

2015-09-12

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Permissions:

com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE Low risk
android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.TRANSMIT_IR Low risk

Size:

9.61MB

Email:

ba*****@gmail.com

URLs:

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-28

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Ranking

# 53,780 ▼ 137

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Developed by:

Backslash

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.remote.control.vizcontrol

Email:

ba*****@gmail.com

Website:

https://backslash.ltd

User Reviews

Users broadly rate the app as a handy, quick replacement remote for Vizio TVs, with easy setup and a clean interface. Many praise the Wear OS watch integration, noting it can be more reliable than the official Vizio app and that it often works in seconds. The main drawbacks are connection issues, setup difficulties for some devices, and compatibility limits (IR-blaster requirements or smart TV 2017+ only). Ads are also a recurring complaint, including paid users still seeing ads. Overall, a strong option for Vizio owners needing a remote alternative with wear support, but not flawless.

Pros

Handy replacement when the physical remote is lost or its batteries die
Replaces the Vizio remote: turns on the TV, changes inputs, and basic controls; easy to set up
Wear OS/watch integration is reliable, often better than the official Vizio app
Free to use with a clean, simple interface
Very fast to start working in many cases (literally seconds)

Cons

Inconsistent TV connections or frequent setup hurdles
Compatibility limits: requires a smart TV (2017+ on) or an IR blaster; not universal
Ads appear, including on paid lifetime version
Setup can be challenging for some users
IR control depends on device hardware; phones without IR blaster can't use IR remote

Recent reviews

awesome

Pe*****, 2026-04-18

Still working out how the particular buttons work, but extremely "handy" to have (initially, pun not intended...but now that I think about it, maybe I do 😉) when I cannot find my remote...or the batteries are dying in the remote, et al. Thank you for the watch function!!!