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Voice and on/off are in this TV remote app.\nEasy use for TV remote: Use the touch pad for easy TV control in simple universal TV remote control\nKeyboard: Type and search for shows fast in Roku remote control app\nTurn on/off your TV from your phone, enjoy easy TV use in TV remote control app\nUse your voice to find shows in our Universal TV remote app and use voice search.\n \nHow to use TV Remote for Roku TV & Smart TV:\n \nDownload the Roku Remote Control app.\nPick a TV brand like Fire TV, Samsung, Roku, TCL, LG, Vizio, Hisense, etc. on the same Wi-Fi as the TV remote control.\nTap to connect your TV to this Roku remote control app.\nDone! Your TV remote control app is ready. Control your TV easily with these steps using this Roku remote control app!\n \nTV remote easy control - For all TV brands\n ▸ TV Remote control for Roku TV\n ▸ Vizio Smart TV Remote - Vizio TV Remote \n ▸ Cast to TV, screen mirroring for TV\n ▸ Fire TV remote control & remote control for FireStick \n ▸ TV Remote control for Vizio\n ▸ TV Remote control for LG and Samsung\n ▸ TV Remote control for TV including TCL, LG, Hisense\n \nUniversal TV remote stops typical remote problems like losing it or dead batteries, turning your phone into a simple, all-in-one universal TV remote control.\n \nTroubleshooting:\n- The Universal remote control app must be on the same Wi-Fi network as your smart TV.\n- If you experience connection issues with TV device, try reinstalling the Universal remote app and restarting your TV to fix common problems.\n \nNote on TV Remote: This TV remote control for all Smart TV app is NOT linked to any TV brand.\n\nPrivacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/tv-remote-ios-privacy-policy\nTerms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/tv-remote-ios-terms-of-use","facts":{"developer_id":1459370949,"developer_url":"https://www.seamobitech.com/","first_released":"2024-08-08T07:00:00Z","support_url":null,"privacy_url":null,"website_url":null,"app_version":"1.3.3","release_notes":"-Enhanced user experience","rating_current_version":4.65381,"rating_count_current_version":33049,"star_counts":null,"genres":["Utilities","Entertainment"],"languages":["EN","FR","DE","PT","ES"],"content_advisories":["Frequent/Intense Mature/Suggestive Themes","Infrequent/Mild Profanity or Crude Humor"],"device_families":null,"chart":null},"freshness":{"apple_read_at":"2026-10-20T02:58:11.537Z","catalog_read_at":null,"reviews_checked_at":"2026-10-17T03:44:13.389Z","summary_written_at":"2026-10-13T03:47:53.408Z","placed_at":"2026-10-13T01:23:52.011Z","scored_at":"2026-10-20T12:51:11.595Z"},"editorial":{"one_liner":"Uses your iPhone as a remote control for smart TVs on the same Wi-Fi network, with on/off, volume, channel, touch pad…","what_is":"Universal TV Remote Control is a free Utilities app for iOS that lets you control smart TVs from your phone. 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