# TV Remote - Universal Control

> Smart TV remote app for Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, Vizio, TCL, Sony and more

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/tv.remote.universal.control](https://chrome-stats.com/d/tv.remote.universal.control)

## Overview

- **ID:** `tv.remote.universal.control`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** EVOLLY.APP
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 15,000,929
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (113,824 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-07
- **First published:** 2021-03-08
- **Publisher country:** VN
- **Size:** 39 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.remote.universal.control)
- **Website:** [https://evolly.app](https://evolly.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://evolly.app/privacy-policy](https://evolly.app/privacy-policy)

## Description

TV Remote - Universal Control is a versatile app that transforms your phone into a powerful remote for a wide range of Smart TVs including Samsung, LG, Roku, Sony, Fire TV, Android TV, Vizio, TCL, and Hisense. It seamlessly connects to your TV over WIFI and offers comprehensive control features such as volume adjustment, channel switching, input source selection, and even launching channels directly from the app.

Enjoy an intuitive large touchpad for smooth navigation, quick keyboard input for ease of searching, and voice search capabilities for hands-free control. Additional features like screen mirroring and video casting enhance your viewing experience. Designed to simplify TV management, TV Remote empowers you to enjoy movies, games, and shows with total control at your fingertips. Note: This app is independently developed and not affiliated with any TV brand. Compatibility varies across models.

## Rankings

- #9,894 — Overall
- #41 — Tools (Gross)
- #26 — control

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `tv.remote.universal.control.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User sentiment is mixed: some users find the app useful as a TV remote, reporting it works and serves as a replacement when a remote is lost. However, many reviews highlight reliability problems (disconnections, crashes, not working), heavy monetization (mandatory subscriptions, cancel/refund issues, and scam accusations), and intrusive ads. Additional complaints include compatibility/setup problems with certain TVs. Overall, the app can be helpful when functional, but reliability and cost concerns drive most negative feedback.

### Pros

- Can function as a remote control for TVs; several users report it works.
- When it works, reviewers describe the app as awesome, great, or good.
- Useful replacement remote if you've lost your physical remote.
- Positive feedback from diverse languages indicates broad usefulness.

### Cons

- Unreliable performance: frequent disconnections, crashes, and not behaving as expected.
- Forced paid subscription with difficult cancellation and refund problems; some reviewers call it a scam.
- Intrusive ads and ad bombardment that disrupt usage.
- Compatibility and setup issues with certain TVs/brands and wifi pairing can be problematic (e.g., not supporting some models).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/tv.remote.universal.control)