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Basic Sony TV controls are free forever. No paywall after 2 taps. No credit card. No subscription. Ever.
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The best free Sony remote app for iPhone — connects to your Sony Android TV / Google TV via Protobuf over TLS TCP (port 6466/6467) over Wi-Fi. mDNS (_androidtvremote2._tcp) auto-discovers your TV with no manual IP entry. Quick 6-digit HEX PIN on first launch. 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 Sony account, no credit card, no trial.
Launch the app and it automatically scans your Wi-Fi for your Sony Bravia Google TV or Android TV.
Tap your Sony Bravia in the list. Connected instantly. No subscription or paywall.
Navigate Google TV, adjust volume, switch HDMI inputs—basic Sony Bravia controls stay free forever.
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Specific answers for Sony TV users.
Our app is a top-rated free Sony remote for iPhone. It connects to your Sony Android TV / Google TV via Protobuf over TLS TCP (port 6466/6467), with mDNS (_androidtvremote2._tcp) finding your TV automatically on the local network. The app prompts you to complete 6-digit HEX PIN. 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 Protobuf over TLS TCP (port 6466/6467). mDNS (_androidtvremote2._tcp) discovery finds your Sony Android TV / Google TV 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. The app prompts you to complete 6-digit HEX PIN. The connection persists as long as both devices remain on the same network, making this a permanent wireless remote replacement for your Sony TV.
No. Our free Sony remote app requires no account, no subscription, no credit card, and has no ads. It communicates locally with your Sony Android TV / Google TV over your home Wi-Fi via Protobuf over TLS TCP (port 6466/6467) — 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. Requires 6-digit HEX PIN on first connection.
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