Viz - Smart TV remote control Reviews

by Von Hamilton

Viz steals the information saved to your clipboard. If you’d like to see for yourself, download Viz and then open a different app (such as safari) and copy some text - then reopen this remote app. You will see that it will paste your copied text without your permission.

Imagine the amount of passwords, banking information, and various other personal information Viz is collecting.

I do not recommend download Viz, and Apple should remove this developer from its App Store.

by Jackwesley

Tried multiple remotes, and they simply don’t work. Remotes would connect to TV but the buttons would not work properly. For example, all the navigation arrows (on multiple remotes) would all only send left. Push up, navigation goes left, push down, navigation goes left. Push select button, nothing happens. In short, this is a poor excuse of a tv remote app. Also, I verified it wasn’t my tv by trying the actual remote, which worked just as it should. If you’re looking for a tv remote to have on your phone or tablet/iPad, choose a different one.

by Timcat123

I downloaded this ages ago, found it perfect to use as a remote with the TV. However, today when I opened Viz , Apple notified me that the “Remote from Vizio” app pasted what I copied from a different app. Basically, I copied a link from safari to send to someone, and Viz read that link even though I never gave it permission to do so (I never pasted it in the vizio remote app).

This link wasn’t a big deal, but what if someone copied some important private information? Would the vizio remote app read that information too? If this was done on purpose, why does Viz want that information anyway?

Apple has given iPhones a lot more great privacy features recently, and I’m glad they did, because I deleted Viz right away, and told my family and friends about it who deleted it as well. I hope it was just a mistake in the coding script or something, but if it wasn’t, I am deeply disappointed in the developers of Viz. Also there have been a lot more issues with reconnecting recently.

by Cab't Send, Nuckname Is Taken

Initially the only function that worked was the Input button. No volume, channel, numbers, etc. Rebooted my tv and got it to work except the info and channel up/down buttons. You have to use the arrow keys instead to change channels. You also might have to go through several devices on the search list when trying to connect until you find the one that’s your tv.

by CjLady

This works great, although I would love for the “Netflix” and other buttons at the top of the remote to also be functional. Otherwise it resolved the issue of our missing remote just fine.

by Squidbait

It’s a little hard to set up as I don’t have internet, just WiFi.

I use it on an iPod that’s not connected to the internet so I don’t get the ads.

The INFO button doesn’t work, at least on my remote, and the biggest problem is that it disconnects when the tv is turned off, requiring to go through the entire setup process again.

by Horny Pig

I’m handicap. Using the original remote was challenging because I can only use one hand (partially), but through wrist movements and combined with an apple pen.. I can operate an iPad. Viz was cheap & easy to download. I can access it in my apps. And I picked my exact factory remote for my tv. It opens fast and functions the same way. Ad free with purchase. But since purchase, it’s hard to tell if my iPad pen fully hits a button. An indicator sound (like click) would help.. plus there’s a 2 - 3 second delay: once button is chosen to tv response. Could be my wifi or hardware. Im constantly having to reset my router, tv & iPad. I’m constantly switching casting from different apps.

by AJFame

Before the connection issue, one feature I liked about Viz was that even when I had my TV turned off. My phone was still connected to it and able to turn my TV on. Now it doesn’t stay connected when I turn my TV off. Idk if it’s a problem on my end or not, I’ll look up info on the web, but yeah that’s my only issue.

by Jammmmmmcat

I never ever EVER write reviews. But this seriously saved my life. My cat likes to hide the real remote so I have downloaded many of these apps and honesty they are all annoying so I was expecting this one to be. Nope. Took 2 seconds to set up and guess what... ITS JUST LIKE THE
REAL REMOTE. Not some random buttons or some universal crap. The exact. Same. Remote. So easy. Thank you for making Viz
And thank you Jesus for making these
People make Viz. Party on Wayne.

by Yasyayayayayayayaya

I was discouraged by a lot of the reviews saying it didn’t work, but decided to try anyway.
I have a newer Vizio tv with smart cast and the works, and the remote works perfectly, I’m honestly surprised how well it works!
U can’t turn the tv on through Viz , but u can do everything else!
Really recommend for those who may have broken or lost their original remote

by Kcrobkrieger

I dropped my remote for the zillionth time on our tile floor.....as I wait for its replacement Viz works fabulous! Once you download it, pick the correct remote....and make sure WiFi on....then go down the list of devices (or whatever they are) and just touch one until it says “code”....which magically showed up on my TV screen. Hope this helps it was easier than it seems here.

by ShReKs_SwAmP246

After trying to connect my Vizio tv to the original app, I found this one and decided to give it a go. The setup it super easy and self explanatory. The only thing that I don’t really like are the ads, but I usually over look them. I would totally recommend if you need a good app that acts as your Vizio tv remote.

by Jesseondrums

Viz works great. I love using my phone instead of searching for the remote.
My tv has wifi connection and quick startup so I can turn in the tv with Viz which is why I wanted it. I am always losing the remote but know where my phone is all the time.
Cons
The shortcuts don’t really work and when you have to keep hitting the input button until it goes to the input you want unlike the remote which gives the option to scroll to your desired input.
Also, after you purchase the ad free version, close and reopen Viz otherwise the ads might still appear.

by Faith Marie Kersey

Yes I really love this remote
I think this remote is very useful for when we lose our remote we have to use this one
I love this remote so much that I use it on my phone every single day and usually some phones can get this so I’m very lucky to have this roommate

by Otxyulie

I’ve had trouble with the official Vizo remote control app for quite a while now. However, i came across this one and i am impressed! On Viz you can choose your own look of remote and one of them looked exactly like mine so it was perfect. Overall Viz has worked better for me than the others.

by Liz-19

Pros
Setting up is so easy! To begin with you have 10+ options of controls you get to choose from. You also get the option to remove ads for $3.99. After choosing a control you search for you tv by typing the 4 digits that appear on you tv. After that it’s not necessary to reconnect every time. You can use the control even if you’re not in the same room.

Cons
Ads appear every 10 clicks or so. Some of the shortcut buttons of the controls don’t work. It disconnects every now and then. You have to turn on your tv manually to connect.

by Sooziedoozie

I have Viz on all my devices as do all members of my house. I have been completely happy with it. Only one time it weirded out and would only turn the volume up and down and tv off and on. which wasn’t a big deal because I just used my apple device to screen play what ever I wanted, then I tried it again in a few days and flawless performance ever since!
Really glad I found Viz I tell everyone about it!

by ✨Maddie✨aka✨lilac✨

I was expecting a cheap app where it basically forced you to pay for every touch or click you did on the remote but the only thing you have to pay for is no ads?! That’s amazing compared to all of the other remote apps I went through.
I love the different selection of remotes because it can be just like the one on your tv. It also works really smooth and are easy to read and see. Great job! Keep up the great work!

by Goramba

So, our family lost the tv remote. We couldn’t find it for a few weeks. Then I tried calling look up an app. This isn’t the first one I found. But, Here are the bugs. So when you’re typing, And you hit the delete button it like goes to the side so then on netflix it shows the menu. Otherwise it works PERFECTLY. I’m fact ima Change my review to five!

by Vader Vader

The Vizio app is cool and has options like the Roku one. But it rarely works and it asks to connect to Bluetooth 100% of the times I open it, extremely annoying. On the other hand, Viz just works. I felt compelled to leave a positive review since I’ve been so disappointed with the native Vizio app. It has ads which is meh, but can’t expect something free and free of ads.

by Them Reveiws

I really don’t like to write reviews but this one I just had to the stupid thing would not connect and it got annoying and I spent almost 40 minutes trying to get it to connect but it wouldn’t I restarted the TV then I restarted my phone then I deleted Viz then got it again then it still didn’t connect please try and fix this if you can
-random public guy

by Brizzyindahizhouse

I decided to download Viz since i lost my remote earlier this evening. It seemed to be going well, until it failed to connect multiple times. Both my tv and ios device are connected to the same exact wifi. Highly disappointed. These apps need to be removed. Thank you, and have a blessed day 🙏🏾💙!

by Kpzusmc1979

Thought this was going to be a great thing! My Vizio remote broke because they are flimsy and poorly made so I thought Viz would be its replacement! What a joke. My TV and device were connected to the same wifi and I could locate my TV on the list but it wouldn’t connect. Even when I tried ever remote option! I was so excited too but what a tease!!

by Age002

I’m disappointed with how many positive reviews this has and all the success stories. My tv shows up in the list and the engine can’t connect to it. My remote broke so I need something like this.
I’ve tried every remote in Viz . My tv and phone are on the same network. It just won’t connect to the tv at all even though my tv shows up in the list of discovered devices.

by Zipman_13

I downloaded Viz . Followed the on screen instructions and it doesn’t work. I am having the same trouble as everyone else. It finds and lists my TV, but errors out and says “unable to connect”. I choose help and it takes me to “fireTv”. Not what I have. I went to Viz support page and it takes me to another website that is not the web app developer at all. Viz should be taken down.

by Court918

Our remote stopped working so I downloaded Viz in hopes I wouldn’t have to wait to order a new one but I can’t even get it to connect to my tv. I click all the options and it still just says unable to connect. Both are connected to the same WiFi, but won’t connect together.

by Canadian63

I like the remote when all functions work. I can turn on and off the tv. Volume buttons work, input works, but the buttons to change the channels do NOT work. Now that is frustrating. The most used button of all buttons does not work. I wish someone could explain this to me. Until then it is not getting 5 stars.

by At_riv

So I lost my remote. And thankfully there’s Viz. But the buttons at the top don’t work as they should. You can’t hold the volume button to adjust it quickly. And after like 8 taps of any sort an ad pops up. Punishing me again for losing my remote.

by Iamgroot702

Great remote app, for both my Vizio tv’s but the pop ups are annoying af

by HllstcMystc

Works perfectly and conveniently. Ads run but are not annoyingly frequent and they don’t count down (thank goodness). If you can’t find your remote or it just randomly decides to stop working then get Viz!

by Decoramor

My 8 year little whirlwind is constantly losing her things. Sometimes she will ejoy tv in my room she was hoarding the remote and left the room with it. Of course she came back without it and ive been using Viz every since. Its just like having the actual remote. I love it!! Thank you

by Sara Alhadiss

I love it because it works even though when you dont have your real remote

by Frankb124

The remote that came with the tv was simple. Having the remote app allows me to have a better remote that is easier to navigate. It was free!