RemoFinds your TV in seconds
Remo scans your Wi‑Fi and lists the TVs it finds. Connect with one tap, or add a TV by its IP address.
Universal TV remote for iPhone
Your iPhone is now the TV remote.
Remo turns your iPhone into a fast, beautiful remote for your smart TV. No extra hardware, no setup: put your iPhone and TV on the same Wi‑Fi and Remo finds your TV in seconds.
- Works over your Wi‑Fi
- No extra hardware
- Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV and more
For iPhone with iOS 17 or later.
- Samsung
- LG
- Sony
- Roku
- Fire TV
- Google TV
- Android TV
- Vizio
- Philips
- Panasonic
- TCL
- Xiaomi
Works with the TV you already have
Remo speaks each TV's own network language, so one app controls every smart TV in your home.
- SamsungTizen smart TVs and many older Samsung models
- LGwebOS smart TVs
- Sony BraviaBravia TVs, including Google TV and Android TV models
- RokuRoku streaming players and Roku TV models
- Amazon Fire TVFire TV and Fire TV Stick
- Google TV & Android TVTCL, Hisense Google TV models, Xiaomi, Philips Android TV, Sharp AQUOS Google TV and more
- VizioSmartCast TVs
- PhilipsPhilips smart TVs
- PanasonicViera smart TVs up to about 2018
Not supported: Hisense TVs that run only VIDAA, and cable or operator set-top boxes. Panasonic TVs from about 2019 on work only if they run Google TV or Android TV.
Everything your remote does, and more
All the buttons you reach for, plus a touchpad and a real keyboard that a plastic remote can't match.
Every button you need
Power, volume, mute, channels and a precise D‑pad, plus home, back, menu, input source and app shortcuts where your TV supports them.
Smooth touchpad
Swipe to move, tap to select, hold for Home. Browsing long menus feels like using a trackpad.
Type with your keyboard
Type searches and passwords straight from your iPhone instead of pecking at letters one by one.
Number pad and media
Jump to a channel with the number pad. Play, pause, rewind and fast-forward from one row.
Saved TVs, auto-reconnect
Remo remembers your TVs and reconnects on its own. Switch between the living room, bedroom and office in a tap.
Widgets & Control Center
Change the volume, mute or turn the TV off from your Home Screen, Lock Screen or Control Center without opening the app.
Siri Shortcuts
Say “Turn off the TV with Remo” or “Mute the TV with Remo”, or add Remo actions to your own shortcuts.
Touchpad
Browse your TV like a trackpad
Flip from the D‑pad to the touchpad and glide through rows of shows with your thumb. It's the quickest way through a long menu.
- Swipe to move
- Tap to select
- Hold for Home
Keyboard
Type searches in seconds
Open a search box on your TV, then type with your iPhone keyboard. Titles, usernames and Wi‑Fi passwords take seconds instead of minutes.
- Works with Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Fire TV, Google TV and Android TV
- Uses your iPhone keyboard, including your language
- Enter sends the search straight to the TV
Instant setup
Finds your TV in seconds
No cables, no codes to look up. Remo listens for TVs on your network and runs a fast scan, so your TV shows up almost as soon as you open the app.
- Connect in one tap
- Some TVs ask you to accept or type a short code once
- Can't see it? Add the TV by its IP address
Set up in under a minute
Join the same Wi‑Fi
Connect your iPhone to the same Wi‑Fi network as your TV, and make sure the TV is on.
Open Remo
Allow Local Network access when iOS asks. Remo lists the TVs it finds; tap yours.
Pair once, then relax
Accept on the TV or type the code it shows. Remo remembers it and reconnects next time.
Talks to your TV, not to a server
Remo sends your button presses straight to the TV over your local network. There's no account to create, and your TV list stays on your iPhone.
- No account or sign-up
- TV names, addresses and pairing keys stay on your iPhone
- No analytics SDK
- Your data is never sold
Remo at a glance
Remo is a universal TV remote app for iPhone. It controls smart TVs and streaming devices over the local Wi‑Fi network, so it needs no extra hardware and no infrared.
| Platform | iPhone, iOS 17 or later |
|---|---|
| How it connects | Over your home Wi‑Fi (local network); the iPhone and TV must be on the same network |
| Supported TVs | Samsung, LG, Sony Bravia, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Google TV & Android TV, Vizio, Philips, Panasonic |
| Not supported | Hisense VIDAA-only TVs, cable and operator set-top boxes. Panasonic TVs from about 2019 on work only if they run Google TV or Android TV. |
| Controls | Power, volume, mute, channels, D‑pad, touchpad, keyboard, number pad, media keys |
| Extras | Saved TVs with auto-reconnect, multiple TVs, Home Screen, Lock Screen and Control Center widgets, Siri Shortcuts |
| Account | Not needed |
| Languages | 15, including English, Spanish, German, Japanese, Arabic and Chinese |
| Price | Free download; some features need a Remo Pro subscription |
See Remo in action
Guides
How to use your iPhone as a TV remote (no IR needed)
iPhone has no IR blaster, but it can still control your smart TV over Wi‑Fi. What you need, which TVs work, how pairing works and what to do if it fails.
Read the guideLost your Samsung TV remote? Control it from your iPhone
Control a Samsung smart TV from your iPhone over Wi‑Fi: first-time Allow prompt, fixing a denied connection, typing, and what to do if the TV is off Wi‑Fi.
Read the guideFire TV Stick remote app for iPhone: setup and fixes
Use your iPhone as a Fire TV Stick remote over Wi‑Fi: pairing with the 4‑digit PIN, typing searches, a missing PIN, and what to do if the stick is offline.
Read the guideWhy can't my iPhone find my TV? Wi‑Fi and local network fixes
TV remote app can't see your TV? Check the Wi‑Fi, Local Network permission, guest networks, VPNs and TV settings, or add the TV by its IP address.
Read the guideFrequently asked questions
Which TVs does Remo work with?
Samsung (Tizen and many older models), LG webOS, Sony Bravia, Roku and Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, Google TV and Android TV (TCL, Hisense Google TV models, Xiaomi, Philips Android TV, Sharp AQUOS Google TV and more), Vizio SmartCast, Philips and Panasonic. Hisense TVs that run only VIDAA and cable or operator boxes are not supported. Panasonic TVs from about 2019 on work only if they run Google TV or Android TV.
Does Remo need an IR blaster or extra hardware?
No. iPhone has no infrared transmitter, so Remo works over your Wi‑Fi instead. Your iPhone and TV just need to be on the same network.
Why can't Remo find my TV?
Make sure the TV is on and connected to the same Wi‑Fi as your iPhone (guest networks usually block devices from seeing each other), turn off any VPN, and allow Remo in Settings › Privacy & Security › Local Network. You can also add the TV by its IP address.
Why does Remo ask for Local Network access?
iOS asks before any app talks to devices on your home network. Remo needs it to find your TV and send it commands. Nothing leaves your network.
Can I type on my TV with Remo?
Yes. Open a search or text field on the TV, then type with your iPhone keyboard. Typing works on Samsung Tizen, LG, Sony, Roku, Fire TV, Google TV and Android TV.
Does Remo mirror or cast my iPhone screen?
No. Remo is a remote control: it sends button presses, touchpad gestures and text to your TV. It doesn't mirror or cast your screen.
Can Remo turn my TV on?
Remo can always turn the TV off. Turning it back on over Wi‑Fi works only on TVs that keep their network active in standby, for example Sony with Remote start enabled or Android TV and Google TV models with network standby on.
Can I control more than one TV?
Yes. Remo saves every TV you connect to and reconnects automatically. Switch between them from the TV menu at the top of the remote.
Is Remo free?
Remo is free to download. Some features need a Remo Pro subscription, which renews automatically until you cancel it in your Apple Account settings.
Is Remo made by Samsung, LG or another TV brand?
No. Remo is an independent app and is not affiliated with Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Amazon, Google, Vizio, Philips or Panasonic.
Lost the remote? You're holding a better one.
Download Remo, join the same Wi‑Fi as your TV, and you're in control.
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