Universal TV Remote - TVBuddy

Lost your remote? TVBuddy turns your iPhone into a universal TV remote for compatible smart TVs and streaming devices. Connect over the same Wi-Fi network and control your TV from your phone — no IR blaster or direct line of sight required.

Universal TV Remote Control

Use TVBuddy to navigate menus, adjust volume, change channels, enter text, switch inputs and access supported TV functions from your iPhone.

Supported Smart TVs

TVBuddy works with compatible TVs and streaming devices including:

Samsung — Tizen TV

LG — webOS TV

Roku — Roku TV

Amazon Fire TV — Fire TV Stick & Fire TV devices

Sony — Google TV / Android TV

TCL — Google TV / Android TV

Hisense — VIDAA and supported Google TV models

Vizio — supported Smart TV models

Philips — supported Google TV models

Panasonic — supported Fire TV models

Toshiba — Fire TV and supported VIDAA models

Compatibility and available controls may vary by TV model and operating system.

Keyboard & Touchpad

Use your iPhone keyboard for faster text input on supported TVs. Navigate compatible TVs using touchpad controls directly from your phone.

Voice Search

Use voice search on supported TVs and platforms to find apps and more without typing.

App Launcher

Quickly open supported streaming and TV apps directly from your remote screen.

Cast Photos, Videos & Music

Cast supported photos, videos and music from your iPhone to your TV over your local network. Screen mirroring availability may vary by TV platform and model.

Quick Connection

Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network and open TVBuddy. Compatible TVs can be discovered automatically, with pairing required on some platforms.

Wi-Fi Remote Control

TVBuddy communicates over your local Wi-Fi network, so supported controls do not require an IR blaster or direct line of sight.

Multiple TVs

Save multiple compatible TVs and switch between them whenever needed.

Ad-Free Experience

TVBuddy does not display third-party in-app ads, so you can control your TV without ad interruptions. Optional in-app purchases unlock premium features.

TVBuddy is free to download with optional in-app purchases.

TVBuddy is an independent application and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the TV manufacturers or streaming services mentioned above.

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