Automatic discovery
Your TVs find you.
Scan your Wi‑Fi, detect the TV brand and pair in a tap. Manual IP entry stays ready when you want it.
Your phone is the remote now
One remote. Every smart TV in reach.
Find, pair and control the TVs on your Wi‑Fi—from the screen already in your hand.
LOCAL NETWORK Your commands stay at home.
Built to bring your screens together
Built for the couch, not the manual
Control starts before you can lose patience.
Open the app, find nearby TVs and get to the button you need—without juggling remotes or menus.
Familiar controls
D‑Pad, volume, channels, playback, number pad and inputs—all where your thumb expects them.
Type on your phone
Use your iPhone keyboard for TV searches and passwords instead of wrestling with an on‑screen grid.
PremiumWake from standby
Wake on LAN can turn on a compatible TV remotely, so the app is useful before the picture appears.
PremiumOne-tap app launchers
Open Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+ and more without crossing the home screen.
PremiumSwipe to navigate
Move, select and browse with natural directional gestures when buttons feel too slow.
PremiumPrivate by design
Control stays on your local network. No account, no stored viewing habits and no ads.
From download to downtime
Three moves. Then press play.
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Install on iPhone or iPad
Download free from the App Store on a device running iOS 18 or later.
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Join the TV’s Wi‑Fi
Let the app discover compatible TVs nearby, then pair the screen you want in one tap.
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Settle in and take control
Navigate, change volume, manage playback or launch a favorite streaming app from your phone.
Before you pair
The useful details.
Which TVs can I control?
The app supports smart TVs including Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Apple TV and Fire TV, with smart brand detection for compatible TVs on your network.
Does my phone need to be on the same Wi‑Fi?
Yes. Automatic discovery and control work across your local Wi‑Fi network. Advanced users can also connect by entering a TV’s IP address manually.
What can I use for free?
The free experience connects one TV and includes basic D‑Pad, volume and power controls, plus playback controls.
What does Premium include?
Premium unlocks unlimited TV connections, quick streaming-app launchers, full keyboard input, Wake on LAN and swipe gesture navigation.
How much does Premium cost?
The weekly plan is $2.99 per week. The yearly plan is $13.99 per year after a 7‑day free trial, with subscription management available in your App Store account settings.
Does the app collect my viewing habits?
No. The app works entirely on your local network, does not collect or store viewing habits, requires no account and includes no ads.
Practical resources
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