100% free basic controls. No paywall after 2 taps. No credit card. Works on Samsung, LG, Roku, Sony, and more.
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100% Free Universal TV Remote App
Basic Universal TV controls are free forever. No paywall after 2 taps. No credit card. No subscription. Ever.
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The best free Universal remote app for iPhone — connects to your Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Vizio, and other brands via WebSocket HTTPS / HTTP REST / Protobuf TLS over Wi-Fi. SSDP / mDNS auto-discovers your TV with no manual IP entry. Quick Varies by TV brand 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 account, no credit card, no trial period.
Launch the app and it automatically detects all smart TVs on your Wi-Fi—any brand, any model.
Tap your TV in the list. Instantly connected. No subscription prompt, no paywall after 2 taps.
Adjust volume, switch channels, change inputs—basic controls for every TV you own stay free forever.
FAQ
Specific answers for Universal TV users.
Our app is a top-rated free Universal remote for iPhone. It connects to your Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Vizio, and other brands via WebSocket HTTPS / HTTP REST / Protobuf TLS, with SSDP / mDNS finding your TV automatically on the local network. The app prompts you to complete Varies by TV brand. 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 WebSocket HTTPS / HTTP REST / Protobuf TLS. SSDP / mDNS discovery finds your Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Vizio, and other brands 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 Varies by TV brand. The connection persists as long as both devices remain on the same network, making this a permanent wireless remote replacement for your Universal TV.
No. Our free Universal remote app requires no account, no subscription, no credit card, and has no ads. It communicates locally with your Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Vizio, and other brands over your home Wi-Fi via WebSocket HTTPS / HTTP REST / Protobuf TLS — 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 Varies by TV brand on first connection.
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