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Universal TV Remote App — control your Universal TV from your iPhone

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Wi-Fi · No Bluetooth

Complete Universal TV Remote Replacement

Every function of your lost Universal TV remote — volume, navigation, HDMI switching, app launching — now on your iPhone over Wi-Fi.

Free

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Auto-Discovery. Zero Config.

Free wireless remote replacement iOS app for Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Vizio, and other brands. Connects over WebSocket HTTPS / HTTP REST / Protobuf TLS via SSDP / mDNS auto-discovery. Secure pairing uses Varies by TV brand. Complete replacement for a lost Universal TV physical remote — D-pad, volume, input switching, and media controls. No subscription, no credit card.

How it works

Control Your Universal TV Without a Remote

Step 1

Power On Your TV

Press the physical power button on the chassis of your TV—Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Roku, or any brand.

Step 2

Download the App

Get the Universal TV Remote app for free. Supports all major TV brands. No credit card required.

Step 3

Join the Same Wi-Fi

Make sure your phone and TV are on the same home Wi-Fi network.

Step 4

Select Your TV and Control

The app detects your TV brand automatically. Tap to connect and control volume, channels, and apps instantly.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Specific answers for Universal TV users.

Is there a free replacement remote app for Universal TV on iPhone?

Yes — our free wireless remote replacement iOS app works with all Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Vizio, and other brands smart TVs. It connects to your TV over Wi-Fi using WebSocket HTTPS / HTTP REST / Protobuf TLS, and Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Vizio, and other brands units are found automatically via SSDP / mDNS — no manual IP address entry. The app prompts you to complete Varies by TV brand. Full D-pad navigation, volume, mute, HDMI input switching, and media playback controls are available at zero cost — no subscription, no credit card, no trial period.

What's the fastest lost remote control guide for Universal TV?

The fastest solution is a Wi-Fi remote app on your iPhone. Universal TV smart TVs running Multi-Platform support LAN control via WebSocket HTTPS / HTTP REST / Protobuf TLS. Open our app — your Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Vizio, and other brands appears in the device list automatically through SSDP / mDNS discovery. Requires Varies by TV brand. You have full remote control in under 15 seconds without any hardware purchase or replacement remote.

How do I connect my iPhone to my Universal TV via Wi-Fi to use as a remote?

Make sure your iPhone and Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Vizio, and other brands are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Our app uses SSDP / mDNS to discover your TV automatically — no Bluetooth, no IR blaster, no IP address entry required. The app prompts you to complete Varies by TV brand. After the first-time connection your iPhone is a permanent wireless remote replacement for the lost Universal TV remote, with all navigation, volume, and streaming app controls working over Wi-Fi.

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Works on any Universal TV smart TV over Wi-Fi. No account, no subscription, no hardware. Just download and connect.

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