TV remote dead from a drained battery?

If you have replacement batteries, swap them — most Universal TV Multi-Platform remotes use 2 × AA alkaline cells. If you're out of batteries, use our free Universal remote app on your iPhone as an instant wireless remote replacement. It connects to your Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Vizio, and other brands via WebSocket HTTPS / HTTP REST / Protobuf TLS, discovered automatically over SSDP / mDNS. The app prompts you to complete Varies by TV brand. Full remote functionality with no batteries ever needed.

Yes — our free wireless remote replacement iOS app gives you complete control of your Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Vizio, and other brands over Wi-Fi using WebSocket HTTPS / HTTP REST / Protobuf TLS. Your TV is discovered automatically via SSDP / mDNS. The app prompts you to complete Varies by TV brand. Navigation, volume, HDMI inputs, media controls, and streaming app launcher all work from your iPhone without a physical remote. This is a permanent solution — many users keep the app even after replacing batteries.

Most Universal TV Multi-Platform remotes use 2 × AA (1.5V) alkaline batteries. Premium models like slim remotes may use AAA cells — check your specific model's battery compartment cover. Standard alkaline AA batteries last 6–18 months with typical use. While waiting for replacements, our free Universal remote app provides complete wireless remote control of your Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Vizio, and other brands via WebSocket HTTPS / HTTP REST / Protobuf TLS with no batteries required.