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Lost your Vizio remote?

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

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Complete Vizio TV Remote Replacement

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

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Auto-Discovery. Zero Config.

Free wireless remote replacement iOS app for Vizio SmartCast. Connects over HTTPS (port 7345/9000) via SSDP/DIAL auto-discovery. Secure pairing uses 4-digit PIN. Complete replacement for a lost Vizio physical remote — D-pad, volume, input switching, and media controls. No subscription, no credit card.

How it works

Control Your Vizio TV Without a Remote

Step 1

Ensure Your Vizio TV is Powered On

Press the physical power button on the back or bottom of your Vizio TV to turn it on.

Step 2

Download the App

Get the Universal TV Remote app for free. No credit card required.

Step 3

Connect to Wi-Fi

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

Step 4

Pair and Play

Select Vizio in the app and instantly change channels, adjust volume, and launch SmartCast apps.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Specific answers for Vizio TV users.

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

Yes — our free wireless remote replacement iOS app works with all Vizio SmartCast smart TVs. It connects to your TV over Wi-Fi using HTTPS (port 7345/9000), and Vizio SmartCast units are found automatically via SSDP/DIAL — no manual IP address entry. The app prompts you to complete 4-digit PIN. 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 Vizio TV?

The fastest solution is a Wi-Fi remote app on your iPhone. Vizio smart TVs running Vizio SmartCast support LAN control via HTTPS (port 7345/9000). Open our app — your Vizio SmartCast appears in the device list automatically through SSDP/DIAL discovery. Requires 4-digit PIN. You have full remote control in under 15 seconds without any hardware purchase or replacement remote.

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

Make sure your iPhone and Vizio SmartCast are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Our app uses SSDP/DIAL to discover your TV automatically — no Bluetooth, no IR blaster, no IP address entry required. The app prompts you to complete 4-digit PIN. After the first-time connection your iPhone is a permanent wireless remote replacement for the lost Vizio remote, with all navigation, volume, and streaming app controls working over Wi-Fi.

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