CtrlTV: Smart TV Remote

Lost your TV remote? Control your Smart TV from your iPhone — fast, free, no setup. Works with Samsung, LG, Sony, and Hisense TVs.

CtrlTV connects instantly over Wi-Fi and gives you full control of your TV right from your phone. No extra hardware. No batteries to replace. No more searching the couch.

KEY FEATURES
  • Instant Wi-Fi connection — no setup, no pairing dance
  • Full remote control: power, volume, channels, navigation
  • Built-in keyboard — type passwords and searches in seconds
  • Touchpad and keypad control modes
  • Smooth playback control — play, pause, skip
  • Auto-reconnect to your TV
  • Sleep timer to power off your TV automatically
  • Quick app launches directly on your TV
  • Clean, modern, native iPhone design
  
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
  • Replace your lost or broken remote in seconds
  • Type 10× faster than tapping arrow keys on your TV remote
  • Works seamlessly with YouTube, Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, and Prime Video
  • No ads. No clutter. No nonsense.

SUPPORTED BRANDS
  • Samsung Smart TVs
  • LG Smart TVs (webOS)
  • Sony Bravia TVs (Android TV / Google TV)
  • Roku Smart TVs
  • Hisense Smart TVs

REQUIREMENTS
  • iPhone and Smart TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network
  • More TV brands coming soon

Download CtrlTV and turn your iPhone into the only remote you'll ever need.

I added an explicit SUPPORTED BRANDS section so users can self-qualify before installing this is the single biggest negative-review preventer for remote apps. The "More TV brands coming soon" line keeps the door open for future expansion without lying.