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TV Remote - Universal Control

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Is TV Remote - Universal Control free? Free with a Catch.

Pricing: Core remote-control functionality for major TV brands works for free with ads, and Premium (offered weekly, monthly, yearly, or as a lifetime one-time purchase) removes ads and unlocks the app's full feature set. Optional paid features: Weekly Premium ($4.99); Weekly Premium ($6.99); Monthly Premium ($8.99); Yearly Premium ($19.99); Annual Premium ($39.99); Lifetime Premium ($44.99).

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TV Remote turns your phone into a universal smart-TV remote, with basic control meant to work free and ads while Premium removes ads and unlocks the full feature set.

Pros
  • Auto-detects and connects to major smart TV brands over WiFi
  • Touchpad navigation and voice search are part of the core feature set
Cons
  • Very large volume of reviews report paywall prompts interrupting basic use shortly after opening the app
  • Frequent reviews describe connection reliability problems
  • Some reviews report subscription charges without clear disclosure beforehand
What's free vs. paid

Core remote-control functionality for major TV brands works for free with ads, and Premium (offered weekly, monthly, yearly, or as a lifetime one-time purchase) removes ads and unlocks the app's full feature set.

Free
  • Auto-detect and control Smart TVs (Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, Fire TV, Android TV, Vizio, Hisense)
  • Volume, channel, and input control
  • Touchpad navigation and voice search
Costs money
  • Weekly Premium$4.99
  • Weekly Premium$6.99
  • Monthly Premium$8.99
  • Yearly Premium$19.99
  • Annual Premium$39.99
  • Lifetime Premium$44.99
App Store description

TV Remote is the ultimate solution for controlling your Smart TV from the comfort of your phone. With its easy-to-use interface and compatibility with various TV brands such as Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, FireTV, AndroidTV, Vizio, and Hisense, this app lets you take charge of your TV viewing experience. You can connect your device to your TV via WIFI, and enjoy full control of your TV functions, including volume, channels, input sources, and more, right from your mobile device. Whether you're watching a movie, playing games, or simply relaxing, the app makes it easy to manage your TV, no matter where you are. Try it today and discover a whole new level of TV control. Main features: * Automatically detects Smart TVs on the same WIFI network * Works with most popular TV brands * Large touchpad for easy menu and content navigation * Launch channels directly from the app * Fast and simple keyboard input * Voice search for hands-free control *** Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and unlock all features*** You can choose one-time payment or a yearly subscription. (with 3-day free trial) a monthly subscription a weekly subscription – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (After free trial period if offered). – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, Roku, or any other TV brands listed above. Privacy: https://evolly.app/privacy-policy/ Terms: https://evolly.app/terms-of-service/