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100% Free Roku TV Remote App
Basic Roku TV controls are free forever. No paywall after 2 taps. No credit card. No subscription. Ever.
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The best free Roku remote app for iPhone — connects to your Roku OS via HTTP REST (Roku ECP) (port 8060) over Wi-Fi. SSDP auto-discovers your TV with no manual IP entry. Zero-setup connection — no PIN, no Bluetooth. No ads, no subscription, no in-app purchases — all controls unlocked permanently.
How it works
Install the Universal TV Remote app at zero cost. No account, no credit card, no trial period.
Launch the app and it automatically scans your Wi-Fi for any Roku device.
Tap your Roku in the device list. You're connected. No sign-in wall, no subscription prompt.
Navigate, adjust volume, switch channels, and launch apps—basic controls are free forever on your Roku.
FAQ
Specific answers for Roku TV users.
Our app is a top-rated free Roku remote for iPhone. It connects to your Roku OS via HTTP REST (Roku ECP) (port 8060), with SSDP finding your TV automatically on the local network. No PIN or pairing code is required — the connection is instant. Features include full D-pad navigation, volume and mute, HDMI input switching, media playback controls, and streaming app launcher. No in-app purchases, no subscription, no ads — all features unlocked at no cost.
The app communicates entirely over your home Wi-Fi network using HTTP REST (Roku ECP) (port 8060). SSDP discovery finds your Roku OS automatically — you don't need to enter an IP address or enable any special TV settings beyond ensuring your TV and iPhone are on the same Wi-Fi network. No PIN or pairing code is required — the connection is instant. The connection persists as long as both devices remain on the same network, making this a permanent wireless remote replacement for your Roku TV.
No. Our free Roku remote app requires no account, no subscription, no credit card, and has no ads. It communicates locally with your Roku OS over your home Wi-Fi via HTTP REST (Roku ECP) (port 8060) — no cloud service is involved. All controls including D-pad, volume, HDMI switching, media playback, and streaming app launcher are permanently unlocked at zero cost. No pairing code needed on first connection.
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