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TVkip
- 9 TV platforms; model restrictions apply.
- Casting; Pro adds mirroring, HomeKit scenes and Kids Mode.
- Full remote free for 2 TVs. Optional yearly or lifetime Pro.
Skip. Skip. Keep.
Your TVs.
One beautiful remote.
Control your TVs from your phone.
Free to download. No account needed.
Works with selected TVs and devices from
The remote every phone needs.
Free for 2 TVs. Optional Pro.
- No ads.
- No TVkip account.
- No weekly plans.
Everything a remote should be.
Built natively for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch, with the same remote on every one.
Every button, free
Power, D-pad, volume, channels, number pad, inputs, playback, touchpad, keyboard and app launcher. Your iPhone's volume buttons work too. Free for 2 TVs. No ads, ever.
Always within reach, free
Control Center, the Action button, the Live Activity and Dynamic Island, and the Volume widget on your Home Screen and Lock Screen. All free. More widgets and StandBy with Pro.
Your wrist is the remote
A free Apple Watch remote for the TV you're using: D-pad, OK, back, home, play/pause, power and Digital Crown volume. Pro adds every TV, apps and complications.
Cast and mirror
Send photos and videos to the TV, free up to 10 a day. With Pro: music, web videos, no limit, and your iPhone screen on the TV.
Your lights, your TV, one tap
Scenes dim your HomeKit lights, turn the TV on, set the input and volume and open an app (Pro).
Rules for the kids
Kids Mode limits apps and daily TV time and turns the TV off at bedtime, protected by a parent PIN. A free sleep timer turns the TV off after 15 to 90 minutes.
Easy Mode
Big, clearly labeled buttons for parents and grandparents: Power, Input, the arrows, Back, Home, volume, channels, Play/Pause, Mute, Keyboard and More. Free, and it works with every brand.
Typing that works
Type on your phone. When Netflix or YouTube ignore phone keyboards on LG and Samsung TVs, we type through the on-screen keyboard for you.
Private by design
No TVkip account, no ads, no tracking. Your photos, videos and screen go straight from your iPhone to your TV.
Switch between TVs with one tap.
The living room, the bedroom, the kids' room: every TV is in one list, whatever the brand. Tap a name and you're in control.
Your TVs, Watch, widgets and Siri, all in one place.
Every TV you add also works on your Apple Watch, in Control Center, on the Lock Screen and with Siri. One app, nothing to set up twice.
Works with your TV.
Nine TV platforms in one app. Here is what each one allows, and what it needs once.
Compatibility and setup details
iPhone and iPad with iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 or later, Mac with Apple silicon, Apple Watch with watchOS 11 or later.
Android 9 or later (64-bit). Optional Wear OS 3 or later watch paired with your Android phone. Android and Wear OS are currently in internal testing; public downloads and Android Pro purchases are not yet available.
| TV | Setup | Keyboard | Turn on from app | Casting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roku players and Roku TVs | Set Control by mobile apps to Enabled, once | Yes | Roku TVs with Fast TV start | Roku players and TVs |
| Google TV / Android TV | Type a code once | Yes | Most models | Google Cast |
| Samsung (2016 and later) | Press Allow once on the TV | Yes, except in some apps‡ | With Power On with Mobile | Most models (DLNA) |
| LG webOS | Press Accept once on the TV | Yes, except in some apps‡ | With Mobile TV On | Most models (DLNA) |
| Sony BRAVIA | Turn on IP control, type a PIN or key once | Yes | With Remote start | Most models (DLNA, Google Cast) |
| Vizio SmartCast | Type a PIN once | Yes | In Quick Start power mode | Google Cast models |
| Hisense / Toshiba VIDAA† | Type a code once (newer models) | Not yet | With Wake on LAN | Most models (DLNA) |
| Amazon Fire TV (Fire OS) | Turn on ADB debugging, allow once | Yes | Yes | Via a DLNA player app |
| Apple TV | Type a PIN once | Yes | Wakes it from sleep (the TV too, with HDMI-CEC) | AirPlay from your iPhone |
‡ Netflix and YouTube ignore phone keyboards on many LG and Samsung TVs. TVkip types through the on-screen keyboard instead.
† Hisense VIDAA TVs from 2024 on allow only Hisense's own app over Wi-Fi. TVkip connects to them in basic mode: turning on, casting and, where the TV allows it, volume.
Samsung TVs from 2014 and 2015 and Fire TV devices with Vega OS can't be controlled over Wi-Fi by TVkip. Roku, Sony BRAVIA and Fire TV need one setting turned on first, and turning a TV on from the app needs the TV's wake setting. The app shows you where.
Find the right remote for you.
Different apps have different strengths. Here is how three options compare.
Compare the apps
TV Remote Adam Foot
- Multiple brands, including Apple TV.
- Custom layouts, themes, widgets and Siri Shortcuts.
- Free download, with Premium in-app purchases.
Roku Remote
- Roku TVs and streaming players.
- Roku voice search, private listening and photo/video casting.
- Free download.
Selected features from developer listings. Availability varies by device and region. TVkip is not yet released; some features require Pro. Sources checked: App Store, Roku. .
Honest pricing.
Core controls are free. Pro adds screen mirroring, unlimited casting, scenes and Kids Mode, with yearly or lifetime options.
US$0
- The full remote for 2 TVs: keyboard, touchpad, app launcher, Easy Mode, iPhone volume buttons
- Every Control Center and Action button control
Everything included
- The full Live Activity and Dynamic Island
- Volume widget on the Home Screen and Lock Screen
- Apple Watch remote for the active TV, with Digital Crown volume
- Siri: power, volume, mute, play/pause, open the remote or an app
- Sleep timer, 15 to 90 minutes
- Cast photos and videos, 10 a day
- No ads, no time limit
US$14.99 / year
14-day free trial. Renews yearly unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the period.
- 3 or more TVs
- Screen mirroring
- Unlimited casting, plus music and web videos
Everything included
- Scenes with HomeKit lights, Kids Mode
- The full Watch app: every TV, apps, complications
- More Siri: switch TV, type, scenes, sleep timer
- All other widgets and layouts
- Any sleep-timer length, or pause instead
- iCloud sync, themes and app icons, custom layouts
- Motion remote, game controller, favorite-app order
US$29.99 once
Launch offer: US$19.99 for the first 60 days.
- Everything in Pro, forever
- No renewals
- Family Sharing included: you and up to five family members
Our promises
- No weekly plans. No ads. No paywall when you open the app.
- The Pro screen only appears when you tap a Pro feature, and "Not Now" is always there.
- Cancel any time in your iPhone's Settings. Refunds are handled by Apple at reportaproblem.apple.com.
Questions.
Is it really free?
Yes. The full remote for up to 2 TVs is free with no ads and no time limit, and so are Control Center, the Live Activity, the Lock Screen volume widget, a basic Apple Watch remote, basic Siri, the sleep timer and 10 casts a day. Pro is optional and adds a third TV and more, screen mirroring, unlimited casting, scenes, Kids Mode and the full Watch app.
Read more: Pro, billing, cancelling and refunds
Do I need an account?
No. TVkip has no account, sign-up or password. Install it, open it and pick your TV on your Wi-Fi. If you buy Pro, you pay in the App Store with the Apple Account already on your iPhone, like any app, and Family Sharing works. Syncing your TVs between your devices (Pro) uses your own iCloud.
Read more: Getting started
Do I still need my TV's own app?
For everyday use, no. TVkip covers Samsung, LG, Roku, Google TV / Android TV, Sony BRAVIA, Vizio, Hisense VIDAA, Fire TV and Apple TV in one app. A few things only the TV maker's own app can do, such as first-time TV setup or firmware settings. Hisense VIDAA TVs from 2024 on work in basic mode.
Read more: Getting started
Does it work with Apple TV?
Yes. TVkip controls Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K over your Wi-Fi: pick it in the app and type the PIN the TV shows, once. The volume buttons work when the Apple TV controls your TV's volume; mute, number keys and inputs aren't available. To show your iPhone's screen on an Apple TV, use AirPlay.
Read more: Connecting an Apple TV
Does it work with my old TV?
It works with Samsung, LG, Roku, Google TV / Android TV, Sony BRAVIA, Vizio, Hisense VIDAA, Fire TV and Apple TV devices that connect to your Wi-Fi. iPhones don't have infrared, so TVs that aren't connected to the network can't be controlled by any iPhone app.
Read more: Getting started
Do my phone and TV need to be on the same Wi-Fi?
Yes. The app talks to your TV directly over your home network. Guest networks and VPNs can get in the way; see My TV doesn't show up.
More questions
Why can't I type in Netflix?
On many LG and Samsung TVs, Netflix and YouTube ignore text from phones (official apps too). Tap "Use the TV's Keyboard" and we'll select each letter for you.
Read more: Keyboard doesn't type in Netflix or YouTube
Can it mirror my iPhone screen? What about Netflix?
Yes, with Pro: your iPhone screen appears on the TV over your Wi-Fi, a few seconds behind. But no app can mirror Netflix, Disney+ and other paid streaming apps: their copy protection shows a black screen. Open the app on the TV instead; TVkip launches it in one tap. See Mirroring your iPhone screen.
How do I cancel or get a refund?
Cancel in iPhone Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions. Refunds are handled by Apple at reportaproblem.apple.com.
Read more: Pro, billing, cancelling and refunds
Does it work with Family Sharing?
Yes, at no extra cost. Pro Yearly and Pro Lifetime can be shared with up to five family members.
Read more: Pro, billing, cancelling and refunds
What data do you collect?
No account or ads. Diagnostics use rotating identifiers and can be turned off. Service requests and support emails can involve personal data. Read the privacy policy.
Is this an official app of a TV brand?
No. TVkip is an independent app and isn't affiliated with or endorsed by any TV brand.