Control your TV with your mobile device
UniMote - Universal Smart TV Remote Control
is a free
utility
that lets you use your device as a
controller
for your home’s
smart television
. This app from SensusTech LLC
supports a wide range of smart TVs
like Smart TV, Samsung, LG, Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV, and Sony among others.
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Much like your classic universal remotes, UniMote - Universal Smart TV Remote Control allows you to adjust your television’s
volume and other settings
in addition to changing the channel. Best of all, you can even use it to begin
screencasting
videos from your device to your TV.
What can it do?
With UniMote - Universal Smart TV Remote Control, users can freely manage their TVs without having to make use of a
physical remote control
, which can be pretty helpful for instances where multiple areas of your home need to use the controller. The scope of UniMote's functionalities is where it truly shines. It caters to both smart TVs through
Wi-Fi connectivity
and regular televisions via an
IR Blaster
.
The
sleek and modern interface
is easy enough to navigate without feeling unfamiliar and can be used to perform a number of actions—like
view the TV guide
,
change HDMI connections
, and
share your device’s screen
—in a quick and comfortable manner. Users should keep in mind, though, that in order to maximize the app’s functions, both devices have to be connected to the
same Wi-Fi
and the television has to be
already switched on
.
Numerous users have also noted issues with a
proliferation of pop-up ads
that can
slow the app’s performance
. These ads also appear in short intervals of each other, which makes it even more difficult to actually make use of the app for its main purpose. You can opt to make an
in-app purchase
, however, to remove ads from the app completely.
Great when it works
UniMote - Universal Smart TV Remote Control is a simple yet helpful solution for when you’ve lost your television remote or for homes that have multiple televisions that are typically used simultaneously. Its compatibility with various TVs and the comfortable UI both make it easy to operate without having to read a manual. However, with too many ads getting in the way of app usage, it could still use some work.