Remote Control for Sony TVs Reviews

by Imran_b

I purchased the annual subscription. It worked Siri g first 7 days. Now the premium features not working. When I click on the subscribe again, it says I already have a subscription. Hope this is not a scam. I’ll be contact Apple if I don’t hear from the developer in a day or 2.

by 5 Stinking Bucks

RemoteControl would not recognize the tv if the tv is off. Thus, I can’t use RemoteControl to turn on the tv. I have to use the Sony remote to turn on the tv in-order to use RemoteControl . What is the point of RemoteControl if I have to use the factory remote. I sent feed back to the developer and get nothing back. I love to support developers for good apps, but I got fool this time.

by Eric.m.sweeney

RemoteControl works beautifully the first day or so I had it. Then, when I paid $5 to remove ads RemoteControl ceased to function at all.

Now, whenever I open it I only get a screen with a “send feedback” button. Tried deleting and reinstalling multiple times as well as rebooting my phone. Nothing helps. Being as it was the only thing I can do in RemoteControl , I utilized the Send Feedback button to email the creator and ask what the deal was. Got no response.

This is shameful and I’d like my $5 back

by AaronD12

Apparently the money they got from the ads wasn’t enough. Now most of the functions are disabled unless you pay their ransom of $20/year. This application won’t dramatically change in one year’s time, so why the subscription? Greed. Subscriptions make sense for applications that change over time. This one will not. Deleted.

by Kevbevin

RemoteControl was fine with ads, but they removed all the features from the free version and try to get you to sign up for a monthly subscription to use the whole thing. RemoteControl is no longer worth it as a free app. There are other Sony remotes in RemoteControl Store that allow you to play a flat fee that is cheaper than the monthly subscription of this one.

by CalebR22

I used RemoteControl all the time and was considering the premium version. With iOS 14, I see now that it auto-pastes the clipboard upon opening. This is disgusting and a common predatory tactic, it can steal passwords, SSN, image with location data -- whatever else you had hit copy on last. I recommend everyone uninstall RemoteControl, and to the developer -- Shame on you.

by Spezzas5

RemoteControl worked and then after the update every time i try to adjust the volume a few notches up or down it goes all the way down or all the way up (which is startling in the middle of the night to say the least). Super annoying, hope they fix the issue soon!

by _Darrel_

RemoteControl works for my X900F. However after a while it would stop connecting to the TV. I had to power on the TV manually once for it to find it, then this would work for a while. One improvement I’ll suggest: put Back and Home buttons on the first control page as well, so I don’t need to constantly switching pages.

by SweetFaithy

A great tool when it connects to the tv. I have a toddler who does not allow me to keep the remotes handy. So I use RemoteControl as needed. I would say half the time RemoteControl isn’t connecting to the tv even though the tv would be on. When it does connect it works great but getting it to work everytime doesn’t happen.

by Dr Babaa

We own 4 of various model Sony Bravia TV’s.
Of all the available Sony remote apps I tested, this has the best feature set.

I wish it had the Action Menu defines as a button. And wish you could more easily toggle between which TV you are connecting to.

Lastly wishing for haptic feedback.

Despite these missing items I decided to go ahead and purchase the ad free version.

by Bbccgg123

It does want $5 to stop the ads; fair enough, don’t expect anyone to work for free. I realized that I cannot control the volume of my non-network connected external speakers. And I may not be ready for touch remote sans any tactile feedback.

by JKToolJK

Sony TV with AppleTV and want to control it from your phone in one place? This is RemoteControl without 1,000 different gimmicks. It does everything I want but one thing which is not remotely a showstopper, the 15s forward/back buttons. Other than that I find this a one stop app to do everything I want with my Sony TV with AppleTV.

To get on my soapbox for a moment, I agree with another review I read. This person built RemoteControl with their own blood, sweat, and tears. Nothing in life is free so either deal with the ads or buy RemoteControl . Stop whining that they should spend their time to make something free for you to use.

by Pinesat

Worked for a couple, then it couldn’t find the tv at all. I tried deleting and re downloading. I lost my money with RemoteControl.

by ConnorB239

RemoteControl does everything the remote can do. Don’t think I’ll ever go back to using the actual tv remote. It’s worth the upgrade for no ads too! Sony for the win!

by Procompy81

Not the best, smoothest, fastest app remote. Keep in mind, though…it does what it says it’s gonna do and it’s free, despite the annoying ads. Worth the download.

by Bhjakandnx

New updates prevent RemoteControl from working. Wish they would fix it

by Santho07

RemoteControl works well with my sony bravia tv. There are some ads showing now then but it’s totally tolerable or you can remove them by purchasing RemoteControl . Thanks to the developer for this useful app.

by John Cheese

Worth the price, it is way better than the factory remote. Allows one to do the functions quickly. Cost of course is for the ad free version. Which is why I paid for this version. Most apps are not worth paying for.

by Kassi-is-cool

The remote sensor went out on nearly brand new TV. I couldn’t even turn my tv on and off. I tried other remote control apps but they were clunky and didn’t work well. This one is seamless, fast, and gives me access to everything a traditional remote would.

by DIE_FOE

Pay the few bucks for RemoteControl . In a perfect world RemoteControl would only be available for purchase. I really don’t like when the cheaper apps like this one have a free version. It makes it seem like a worse app than it is. It really works well. I only wish iPhone had the IR sensor so they could power on my device as well. Perhaps have an option to buy one for a cheap price with the purchase of RemoteControl . Anyway I’m happy with it.

by Rdzpaint

The only thing I don’t like about RemoteControl is that you can’t turn on the tv with RemoteControl on your phone please fix this

by Loko$123

RemoteControl does everything the remote can do. Don’t think I’ll ever go back to using the actual tv remote. It’s worth the upgrade for no ads too! Sony for the win!

by KhaoticPai

Works great! My actual remote broke on me and RemoteControl works so much better! Not to mention I can just scroll through the apps of the tv! Absolutely love RemoteControl!

by KeppaNil

RemoteControl is better than the remote that comes with the TV itself. TV manufacturers shouldn't even make remotes anymore.