Remote Control for TV is a universal TV remote app for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac that replaces multiple physical remotes with one Wi-Fi remote. It works with popular smart TVs and streaming devices, including Samsung TV, LG TV, Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, Google TV, Hisense, and Vizio, so you can control the whole living room from one app and keep the same saved devices available across Apple platforms.
Supported TVs and Streaming Devices
- Samsung Smart TV models supported by the app.
- LG webOS TVs.
- Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K.
- Roku TV, Roku Ultra, Roku Express, and Roku Streaming Stick.
- Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Cube, and TVs running Fire TV.
- Android TV and Google TV devices from brands such as Sony, TCL, Philips, Hisense, Xiaomi, and more.
- Hisense TVs supported through the app’s TV integration.
- Vizio TVs supported by the app.
What You Can Do with the App
- Use a full TV remote keypad with navigation, playback, volume, power, and other common controls.
- Launch apps directly on supported platforms such as Apple TV, Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, Hisense, and Vizio.
- Type searches, passwords, and other text from your iPhone or iPad on supported devices.
- Switch HDMI inputs and sources on supported Samsung, LG, Roku, Hisense, Vizio, and some Android TV devices.
- Use touchpad navigation on Apple TV and LG webOS where supported.
- Use the Apple Watch app for quick keypad control and supported app or source actions.
- Control the same saved devices from the macOS app on your Mac.
- Add Home Screen widgets and use Siri Shortcuts and App Intents for faster control.
- Save multiple TVs and switch between rooms quickly.
Why People Use It Instead of the Physical Remote
- Wi-Fi control works through walls and from other rooms on the same network.
- Apple Watch, widgets, and Siri shortcuts let you skip digging for the physical remote.
- Text entry is much faster on iPhone or iPad than on most TV keyboards.
- One app can cover several TVs and streaming devices in the same home.
App Screenshots
Apple Watch, Mac, and Siri
- The Apple Watch app syncs saved devices from your iPhone and gives keypad control for every supported device family.
- On Apple Watch, app launching is available on Apple TV, Samsung, LG, Android TV, Fire TV, Roku, and Hisense. LG and Hisense also support source switching on watch.
- The macOS app lets you use the same saved-device library and remote views from your Mac.
- Siri Shortcuts and App Intents expose four main actions: Send Key, Turn On, Launch App, and Switch Input on supported saved devices.
TV Setup Guides
- Apple TV setup guide
- Samsung TV setup guide
- LG TV setup guide
- Roku setup guide
- Fire TV setup guide
- Android TV and Google TV setup guide
- Hisense TV setup guide
- Vizio TV setup guide
How to Connect a TV in the App
- Install Remote Control for TV on your iPhone or iPad.
- Connect your mobile device and TV or streaming device to the same local network.
- Open the app and choose your TV platform.
- Follow the on-screen pairing flow. Depending on the platform, the TV may show a PIN or ask you to approve the connection.
- Save the device for faster access next time.
Requirements
- iPhone or iPad running iOS 14 or later
- Supported smart TV, streaming stick, or Android set-top box on the same network
- Optional: Apple Watch app on a paired watch, macOS app on a supported Mac, Home Screen widgets on iOS 14+, and Lock Screen widgets on iOS 16+
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this TV remote app work with Samsung TV and LG TV?
Yes. The app supports Samsung Smart TVs and LG webOS TVs, with feature support varying slightly by platform.
Does this app work with Roku, Fire TV, and Android TV?
Yes. The app supports Roku devices, Fire TV devices, Android TV devices, and Google TV devices supported by the app.
Does the app work with Apple TV?
Yes. Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K are supported, and older Apple TV generations have a separate setup guide.
Do I need an IR blaster?
No. The app uses Wi-Fi on your local network rather than infrared.
Is there an Apple Watch app and a Mac app?
Yes. The app includes an Apple Watch app for quick remote access and a macOS app for controlling the same saved devices from your Mac.
Can I use Siri, Shortcuts, and widgets?
Yes. The app supports widgets plus Siri Shortcuts and App Intents for sending keys, waking compatible devices, launching apps, and switching inputs on supported TVs.
Control your home theater faster, automate favorite routines with Siri, and keep every TV in sync across iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac.