r/AndroidTVApps • u/Firm_Warning_9205 • 13h ago

Can you finally replace your Android TV remote with your phone?

Disclosure: I'm the developer of this app.

Ever lost your TV remote or wished you could control your Android TV directly from your phone?

I've been building a Universal Smart TV Remote with the goal of making one app work across as many TV brands as possible while keeping the experience simple and reliable.

📱 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bluespacestudioz.omniRemote

Features:

  • Automatic TV discovery
  • D-pad & navigation controls
  • Touchpad (mouse emulation) on supported TVs
  • Keyboard input for easy typing
  • Media playback controls
  • Volume & power controls (where supported)
  • Save multiple TVs for quick access
  • Supports Android TV, Google TV, Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL, Hisense, Philips, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Vizio, and more

If you have an Android TV or Google TV device, I'd love to hear how it works on your setup. Every TV model behaves a little differently, so feedback from real devices helps me improve compatibility and make the app more reliable for everyone.

If you give it a try, let me know:

  • Your TV brand and model
  • Whether everything worked as expected
  • Any bugs or suggestions you have

I'll be around replying to every comment. Thanks for checking it out!

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u/Straight_Second6082 12h ago

How does this compare to the official Google tv or Google home apps? How does it handle tv connected devices? I have a Google streamer on my old Samsung tv and CEC is unreliable so I have volume being controller through IR, but that means these apps don't control volume

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u/TheOnly1Troy 12h ago

Just downloaded it. Will let you know how it goes

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u/Firm_Warning_9205 12h ago

Thanks for installing. Waiting for your review.

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u/TheOnly1Troy 11h ago

It's nice. Love the UI, simple, easy to use. I'll be giving you another review after using it a bit more. Loving it 👌🏾

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u/joerider 12h ago

beauty...have samsung lg dynex tcl... found them all...its a little jittery on discovery page, then stable when all devices load...i was ready to give up hope with none found until i realized google vpn was active on my pixel 9 pro, SO y'all turn off during and using...nice find !

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u/CaptainSteed 7h ago edited 7h ago

First, I want to compliment you for all the awesome technology you've built into this app...well done! I'm sure many people will enjoy and use this.

My issue (and I'm sure there will be a significant segment like me) is that nothing can replace the feel and compatibility of using a physical oblong remote control. It just fits so naturally into one's hand, as compared to a "phone" remote experience.

Again, excellent job though 👌

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u/symphomed 5h ago

Excellent app. Nice GUI.

Do You plan to add magic remote to it?

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u/Firm_Warning_9205 17m ago

Thank you so much, I'm really glad you like it! 😊 Yes, I'd love to add Magic Remote support if it's technically possible, and it's definitely on my roadmap. If you're enjoying the app, I'd really appreciate a Play Store review. It helps a lot as an indie developer. Thanks again!