TV Remote for Sony (Smart TV R

Smart TV Remote For Sony TV. Remote control for Sony TV works with IR/WiFi

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TV Remote for Sony is a comprehensive remote control app designed specifically for Sony Smart TVs. It supports all remote buttons and offers innovative features like viewing photos, playing videos and music from your phone on your TV screen, sleep timer, an inbuilt media player, voice command control, and shake-to-play/pause functionality.

The app operates in two modes: WiFi mode, where your phone and Sony Smart TV connect over the same network, and Infrared (IR) blaster mode for phones with built-in IR. It supports a wide range of Sony TV models, enabling long-press buttons, volume control via side buttons, customized remotes, favorite channels, text input, and advanced macros. This unofficial app aims to deliver a reliable and feature-rich alternative to traditional Sony TV remotes with added convenience and seamless multimedia features.

By:: Spikes Labs
Downloads:: 5,243,158+ 1.03K
Rating:: 3.30
(18,132) 1 new ratings
Version:: 1.70 (Last updated: 2024-07-21)
Version code:: 70
Creation date:: 2014-04-23
Permissions:: android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
android.permission.INTERNET
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO
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Size:: 6.65M
Email:: sp*****@gmail.com
URLs:: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Google Play Store
Updated:: a day ago

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User reviews

Users appreciate the app's ability to replace lost remotes and its ease of use with Sony TVs, including controlling streaming and Blu-ray functions. However, many are frustrated by excessive and intrusive ads, inability to power on TVs from standby, and connectivity issues that require frequent reconnection. Several reviews mention missing or buggy features such as the OK button and long-press options. The absence of a paid ad-free version is repeatedly criticized. Overall, the app is functional but marred by advertising and some operational limitations.

Pros

Works well as a replacement remote when the original is lost or broken.
Easy to use and fairly reliable once connected to the TV.
Supports most remote functions including controlling Netflix and Blu-ray DVD.
Works with newer Sony TVs and in different network configurations.
No mandatory subscription or hidden fees for basic usage.

Cons

Intrusive and excessive ads, including loud full-screen video ads that appear even on exiting the app.
Cannot turn on the TV from standby mode; the TV must already be on to use the app.
Connectivity issues requiring frequent reconnection or reinstalling the app.
Limited or buggy functionality such as the OK button or long-press controls not working properly.
Lack of a premium ad-free version option, which frustrates many users.

Recent reviews

Works great but can't replace the remote. Even though TV is on standby mode, cant turn it on. Once its on, then you can use the app as a remote controller. Would b 5* if it can turn on my TV

Flyingstar Starisa School, 2022-09-10

This app can/will put the BRAVIA 4K Ultra HD HDR Professional Display in standby mode, however it cannot turn the panel display on again. Instead, the Netflix button will turn the panel display on, weird. The app cannot discern between a short button press or long button press. On the original IR remote (RMT-TB400U) long pressing the power button can access option to restart the Bravia display panel. Same with the OK button cannot use the long press feature.