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TVRem is the best TCL TV remote app for iPhone or iPad
Control TV with touch gestures
Compatible with major Smart TV brands
Different model remote styles available
Keyboard for fast search and text input
Voice control for hands-free navigation
Swipe touchpad for smooth TV navigation
TVRem interface with a connected TCL TV TCL TV image
TVRem interface with a connected TCL TV TV with a background image
TVRem interface with microphone option TV with microphone option
TVRem interface with keyboard option TV with a text input input
TVRem interface with touchpad option TV with a background image and a cursor on it
TVRem interface with a connected TV and displayed TV apps TV apps displayed on the TV screen
TV models compatible with TVRem TV with a background image

Connecting the remote
app to your TCL TV

Watch how to set up TVRem on your iPhone and start controlling your TCL TV in under a minute.
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TVRem

Built for many Smart TVs and streaming devices

Works with Android TVs, Google TV devices, and Chromecast with Google TV. You can control your TV from your iPhone and use voice commands through Google Assistant when supported.
Sony
Sharp
Toshiba
Philips
Polaroid
Skyworth
Soniq
Compatible with Fire TV streaming players, Amazon Smart TVs, and TVs with Fire TV built in. Use one iOS app to navigate, search, and control your Fire TV device.
Fire TV
TCL
Insignia
Hisense
Toshiba
Supports Roku streaming players, Roku TVs, and other TVs with Roku OS built in. It’s a convenient way to control Roku from your iPhone when the original remote is missing or not nearby.
Roku
TCL
Hisense
Philips
Sharp
ONN
JVC
RCA
Magnavox
Westinghouse
Also works with Samsung and LG Smart TVs running their own operating systems, as well as Apple TV models, including Apple TV 4K, Apple TV HD, and Apple TV 3rd generation.
Samsung
LG
Apple TV
Sony
Panasonic
Vizio

Frequently asked questions

TVRem works with TCL Smart TVs running Roku, Google TV, or Fire TV – which covers the vast majority of TCL models available today. Not sure which platform your TCL runs? Turn it on and check the home screen: an app grid means Roku, a card-based layout means Google TV, and an app-row with an orange icon means Fire TV. All three are fully supported.
Yes. TVRem is completely free to download and use – no subscription, no trial, and no ads inside the app. It's a TV remote for free, built to stay that way.
Make sure your iPhone and TCL TV are on the same Wi-Fi network. Open TVRem, find your TCL in the device list, and tap to connect. Depending on your TV's platform, you may be asked to confirm the connection or enter a short code shown on screen. After that first setup, connecting is automatic.
First, confirm both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network. If your TCL runs Roku, go to Settings > System > Advanced system settings > Control by mobile apps and make sure it's enabled. For Google TV or Fire TV models, check that network discovery is turned on in your TV settings. Still stuck? Head to our Help Page for model-specific guidance.
Yes. You can use your iPad to control TV with TVRem the same way you use it on your iPhone. All core features and remote controls are available on both devices.
Yes, you can launch your app from your iPhone with a single tap. TVRem shows shortcuts for the apps installed on your TCL TV, so you can open Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, or any other app without navigating the home screen at all.
Yes. TVRem is a universal remote app that works with Samsung, LG, Hisense, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Google TV, and more. Add all your devices and switch between them from one place – no extra apps, no extra remotes.
TVRem supports a wide range of Smart TVs and streaming devices, including TCL, Samsung, LG, Hisense, Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, and Google TV (including Chromecast with Google TV). It also supports Apple TV 4K, Apple TV HD, and Apple TV (3rd generation). Compatibility may vary based on the specific model.