There have always been apps that let you control your TV from an iPhone or iPad, but in my experience, these apps don’t work very well or have limited features — even the official apps from TV ...

Google TV, apps, and an IR blaster can transform an old Android device into something useful.

I have been looking for a universal TV remote app that just works without being annoying. Most of the ones I tried had some kind of catch. Some asked me to create an account before I could even ...

Bluetooth Remote (or BT Remote) turns your phone into a true smart TV remote using Bluetooth HID, so no Wi-Fi or TV app is needed. It works like a keyboard and mouse, offers an air mouse and full ...

Apple TV Remote is about to get a lot more useful. iOS 27 RC introduces a refreshed design and two new features, both currently hidden behind feature flags: 1. An app launcher to open apps on your ...

Some phones have IR blasters to enable remote functions, but even if yours doesn't, you can do quite a lot over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

Apple has updated the design of the virtual Apple TV Remote for the iOS 27 Release Candidate, which was released yesterday, and there are two new features that have been added to the iPhone app's ...

The Google TV app on Android has gained an in-app remote for some, but unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to work just yet. For months now, we’ve been tracking the addition of an in-app remote for the ...

Google TV’s in-app remote that arrived earlier this week begins working after an update on Android TV devices. For months, we have been anticipating the arrival of an in-app remote for Android TV ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's typically assumed that when you purchase a smart TV or streaming player, it'll come with a remote to control it. Since the dawn of the ...