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Best TV remote apps for Android

TV remote apps make your phone a control pad for a smart TV or streaming stick, adding a keyboard for search and passwords plus touchpad or voice input.

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45 apps ranked · How we rank

  1. Number 1: Roku Remote (Official)

    Roku, Inc. & its affiliates

    4.7 out of 5 (4.7M) 100M+ installs

    A free, focused companion for Roku owners that adds voice search, keyboard typing, private listening and casting to the remote you already know.

    Download Now: Roku Remote (Official) Read our review of Roku Remote (Official)

  2. Number 2: Amazon Fire TV

    Amazon Mobile LLC

    4.6 out of 5 (628.7K) 50M+ installs

    A free, ad-free companion app that makes browsing, searching and controlling a Fire TV easier from your phone.

    Download Now: Amazon Fire TV Read our review of Amazon Fire TV
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  1. Number 3: TV (Samsung) Remote Control

    npe

    4.5 out of 5 (192.5K) 10M+ installs

    A free, ad-supported backup remote for supported Samsung TVs, best kept for when the original goes missing.

    Download Now: TV (Samsung) Remote Control Read our review of TV (Samsung) Remote Control

  2. Number 4: Universal Tv Remote-Cast to TV

    One Music Player

    4.2 out of 5 (161.7K) 50M+ installs

    A free, ad-supported phone remote for most TV brands, best for multi-television homes with an IR blaster or Wi-Fi-capable sets.

    Download Now: Universal Tv Remote-Cast to TV Read our review of Universal Tv Remote-Cast to TV

  3. Number 5: TV Remote, TV Cast for Roku TV

    TV Cast

    4.7 out of 5 (54.9K) 1M+ installs

    A free, ad-supported remote and casting app that suits Roku households where the physical remote is often misplaced.

    Download Now: TV Remote, TV Cast for Roku TV Read our review of TV Remote, TV Cast for Roku TV

  4. Number 6: Universal TV Remote for All TV

    BoostVision

    4.4 out of 5 (232.2K) 10M+ installs

    A free, well-established remote app for households with several TVs, with broad brand support and an IR fallback.

    Download Now: Universal TV Remote for All TV Read our review of Universal TV Remote for All TV
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  1. Number 7: Smart Remote - Easy TV Control

    Figuredin

    4.3 out of 5 (101.6K) 10M+ installs

    A free, ad-supported remote app for compatible smart TVs, with an optional launcher that suits simple Home screens.

    Download Now: Smart Remote - Easy TV Control Read our review of Smart Remote - Easy TV Control

  2. Number 8: Smart Remote For Vizio TV

    LeoStudio Global Ltd.

    4.6 out of 5 (63.6K) 1M+ installs

    A free, well-rated remote, casting and mirroring app for Vizio Smartcast homes, with ads and in-app purchases attached.

    Download Now: Smart Remote For Vizio TV Read our review of Smart Remote For Vizio TV

  3. Number 9: Remote for Smart Samsung TV

    BoostVision

    4.2 out of 5 (158.5K) 10M+ installs

    A free, WiFi-based Samsung TV remote with mirroring and casting that suits owners of supported Samsung smart TVs.

    Download Now: Remote for Smart Samsung TV Read our review of Remote for Smart Samsung TV

  4. Number 10: TV Remote control for All TV

    BoostVision

    4.2 out of 5 (141.9K) 10M+ installs

    A broad, free phone remote for common smart TV brands, best kept for home use on the same WiFi network.

    Download Now: TV Remote control for All TV Read our review of TV Remote control for All TV

More of the best TV remote apps

  1. 11 TV Remote - Universal Control EVOLLY.APP 4.2 10M+
  2. 12 Universal TV Remote Control CodeMatics Media Solutions 3.9 100M+
  3. 13 Smart TV Remote Control Larry Brooks 4.4 1M+
  4. 14 TV Remote Control - Smart TV Guanling Interactive 4.4 1M+
  5. 15 Roku Remote Control & TV Cast PrizePool Studios 4.7 100K+
  6. 16 TV Remote Control For All TV Brandon Scout 4.3 1M+
  7. 17 TV Remote Control Galixo.AI 4.6 500K+
  8. 18 TV Remote Control for Smart TV iKame Applications - Begamob Global 4.3 1M+
  9. 19 Remote for Fire TV & FireStick BoostVision 3.9 10M+
  10. 20 Remote Control App For All TVs HOOHUA 4.3 1M+
  11. 21 TCL Android TV Remote Naba 4.6 500K+
  12. 22 Smart TV Remote Control APP Vsray Technology 3.9 5M+
  13. 23 TV Remote For Fire & TV Stick AxenGrid Labs 4.6 100K+
  14. 24 Remote Control for Rоku & TCL SensusTech LLC 4.1 1M+
  15. 25 HiSense Smart TV Remote Naba 4.6 500K+
  16. 26 Remote Control for RokuTV EVOLLY GLOBAL 4.2 5M+
  17. 27 Remote Control for Onn Roku TV MONIQ TAP., CO LTD 4.6 100K+
  18. 28 Remote Control for All TV ZipoApps 3.7 10M+
  19. 29 Roku Tv Remote Control Attractive Apps Valley 3.8 1M+
  20. 30 Universal Remote TV for Roku AxenGrid Labs 4.7 10K+
  21. 31 Onn Smart TV Remote Fdlodhi 4.4 100K+
  22. 32 Smart Remote: Universal TV Shadow soft 4.3 10K+
  23. 33 Apple tv Remote kahlochSto 4.2 10K+
  24. 34 Cast To TV - Screen Mirroring Cast TV Apps 3.7 500K+
  25. 35 TV Cast Pro for Roku 2kit consulting 4.4 50K+
  26. 36 CastAll: TV Mirror & Stream PureSoft Studio Inc 3.6 1M+
  27. 37 Element Smart TV Remote Naba 4.6 50K+
  28. 38 Hisense TV Remote Mobile Tools Shop 4.0 100K+
  29. 39 TV Cast - Roku Remote & All FlyMobile 4.2 100K+
  30. 40 Vizio Smart TV Remote CodeMatics Media Solutions 3.1 1M+
  31. 41 TV Cast & Mirroring: All TV Jakka Apps 3.5 1M+
  32. 42 Universal TV Remote for All TV Firehawk 3.1 1M+
  33. 43 CineToolkit:Caster&Roku Remote Cinetoolkit 3.6 1M+
  34. 44 Insignia Fire TV Remote Naba 3.6 100K+
  35. 45 Screen Mirroring for Smart TV Shami Apps Studio 2.9 100K+
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About TV remote apps

They help when the physical remote is lost or worn out, or simply farther away than the phone. Many also show what is playing and launch apps directly, which is quicker than scrolling through on-screen menus. They differ in which brands and devices they support, how closely they copy a physical remote, and whether they connect over the same Wi-Fi network or through an infrared blaster. Some are built for one manufacturer's hardware; others cover several platforms but with fewer specialized buttons.

What to look for

  • Check which TV brands, streaming sticks, and set-top boxes the app works with, since a remote that does not recognize your device is useless.
  • See whether the app connects over Wi-Fi or needs an infrared blaster, as that determines whether your phone can control the TV from another room or only in direct line of sight.
  • Look at the button layout and whether it includes a full keyboard, voice search, and a touchpad, because those extras speed up entering passwords and finding titles.
  • Find out how the app is paid for, such as ads, a paid upgrade, or a subscription, so you know what you get before installing.
  • Check whether the app works offline or needs an active network connection, since some functions may stop working if the internet goes down.

How we rank

Apps are ranked by their Google Play rating (weighted by how many people rated them), their number of installs, how recently they were updated and how closely they fit the category. Only apps we've reviewed are included.