Control Your Smart TV From Your Phone With 10 Remote Apps

Lost your TV remote or simply want an easier way to control your television? TV remote control apps can turn your Android device into a convenient remote for changing channels, adjusting volume, navigating menus, and more.

From brand-specific remotes for Samsung, LG, and Vizio to universal options and screen-casting tools, these apps offer different ways to simplify your TV setup.

Data note: Ratings, review counts, and install figures were checked in September 2026. Figures may change over time. AppsWM data was used where available; otherwise, current Google Play information was used.

Apps Compared

1. Vizio Smart TV Remote

Vizio Smart TV Remote turns your Android device into a remote for compatible Vizio TVs. It provides familiar controls such as power, volume, navigation, and channel controls through a Wi-Fi connection.

2. Smart TV Remote Control

This universal-style remote app lets compatible smart TVs connect over the same Wi-Fi network. It includes power, volume, channel, navigation, casting, and other smart TV controls.

3. Universal Smart Tv Remote Ctrl

Designed for controlling different TV brands, this universal remote provides common controls including power, volume, channels, and menu navigation from your phone.

4. Smart TV Cast: Screen Share

More than a remote, this app focuses on casting and screen mirroring. It can send photos, videos, music, games, and other content from your phone to a compatible TV.

5. LG Smart TV Remote Control

This LG-focused remote provides phone-based control for compatible LG Smart TVs, including channel, volume, navigation, and other common television functions.

6. Samsung Smart TV Remote

Samsung Smart TV Remote provides smartphone controls for compatible Samsung televisions. It supports everyday functions such as channels, volume, mute, inputs, and navigation.

7. LG Smart TV Remote plus ThinQ

This LG-focused app combines remote controls with smart sharing and casting features, making it useful for controlling the TV while also sending photos, videos, and music to the big screen.

8. Smart TV Remote Control

This remote focuses on convenient smart TV control over Wi-Fi. Features include power, volume, mute, navigation, keyboard input, and media casting.

9. Remote Control - All Smart TV

A universal-style option for users who want one app for controlling multiple types of smart TVs. It is designed around remote functions and smart TV connectivity.

10. Smart TV Remote for Samsung TV

Built for Samsung TV users, this app provides phone-based remote controls for channels, volume, navigation, and other everyday TV functions.

Final Takeaway

For brand-specific control, the LG and Samsung options are straightforward choices, while Universal Smart Tv Remote Ctrl and Remote Control - All Smart TV are aimed at broader compatibility. If casting is more important than traditional remote controls, Smart TV Cast: Screen Share is the better fit.