TVRemoteX
TVRemoteX compatibility and pairing matrix
Compare TVRemoteX pairing routes and feature availability for Samsung, LG, Roku, Google TV, Fire TV, Apple TV, Sony and more.
For compatible models using TVRemoteX, keep the iPhone and TV on the same trusted home network. This route normally uses a TV-side remote-control switch or an approval prompt rather than a reusable PIN. Follow only the prompt that appears immediately after you connect. No all-model promise. Confirm the TV operating system and the manual for the exact model.
Applicable scope
Compatible models using TVRemoteX that expose a supported local-control service. Available features vary by model and software version.
Brands and product families
Verification record
- Connection scope
- TVRemoteX
- Released app version
- This guide is checked against TVRemoteX 2.2.0 on the App Store.
- Relevant references
- 13 linked manufacturer, platform or developer reference(s)
- Exact-model boundary
- No all-model promise. Confirm the TV operating system and the manual for the exact model.
- Page reviewed
Support still depends on the television model, operating system, firmware, region, network and power state.
How TVRemoteX verifies this guide →Connection steps
Confirm the TV platform first
Open the TV's About, Support or System information screen and note the operating system or model. Multi-platform brands such as Hisense, TCL, Toshiba, Philips, Sony and Xiaomi can use different control routes.
Put both devices on the same local network
Connect the iPhone and TV to the same home router. Do not use guest Wi-Fi, a VPN that captures local traffic, or router client isolation while pairing.
Allow iPhone Local Network access
When iOS asks, choose Allow. If it was denied, open Settings > Privacy & Security > Local Network > TVRemoteX, enable TVRemoteX, return to the app and scan again.
Keep the TV awake, then select it in TVRemoteX
Leave the TV on its Home screen, open TVRemoteX, start discovery and choose the matching device name. Do not approve a request you did not initiate.
Verify control before relying on advanced features
Test Home, Back and one volume command first. Keyboard, app launch, wake and casting are separate capabilities and may not be exposed by the selected route.
Optional technical detailsProtocol names and software-generation differences are kept here for advanced troubleshooting. Most people can follow the connection steps above without using this section.
Differences by model and software
Menu names and feature availability can vary by model, region and software version.
Depending on the model and software, the TV may show an approval prompt or PIN.
Samsung, LG, Sony, VIDAA, VIZIO, Philips, Panasonic, Sharp and Toshiba differThe brand ships multiple operating systems; choose the platform-specific route.
Follow Roku, Fire TV or Android/Google TV regardless of bezel brandCast receiver route only; no D-pad remote is claimed.
Media route does not imply full remote-control capabilityTVRemoteX compatibility and pairing matrix
This summary covers user-visible TVRemoteX compatibility. It is not a promise that every model, firmware, region or power state exposes every command.
| Model / software | Remote navigation | Keyboard input | App launching | Power / wake | Photo / video cast |
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| How to control a Samsung TV from iPhoneSamsung Tizen / legacy Samsung Smart TV | Available | Varies by model / connection | Varies by model / connection | Varies by model / connection | Varies by model / connection |
| How to pair an iPhone remote with LG webOSLG webOS / LG NetCast | Available | Varies by model / connection | Varies by model / connection | Varies by model / connection | Varies by model / connection |
| Roku not found on iPhone: network access fixRoku OS / Roku TV / Roku player | Available | Varies by model / connection | Available | Varies by model / connection | Varies by model / connection |
| Android TV and Google TV pairing code guideAndroid TV / Google TV / Android TV Remote Service | Available | Varies by model / connection | Varies by model / connection | Varies by model / connection | Varies by model / connection |
| How to connect TVRemoteX to Fire TVFire OS / Fire TV ADB | Available | Varies by model / connection | Varies by model / connection | Varies by model / connection | Unavailable |
| How to pair an iPhone remote with Apple TVtvOS / Apple TV Media Remote Protocol | Available | Varies by model / connection | Varies by model / connection | Varies by model / connection | Available |
| Sony BRAVIA remote pairing: PIN vs PSKSony BRAVIA Professional Display IP control / Sony Android or Google TV | Varies by model / connection | Varies by model / connection | Varies by model / connection | Varies by model / connection | Varies by model / connection |
| How to pair a Hisense VIDAA TV remoteHisense VIDAA | Available | Unavailable | Varies by model / connection | Varies by model / connection | Varies by model / connection |
| Pair VIZIO SmartCast with a four-digit codeVIZIO SmartCast | Available | Unavailable | Varies by model / connection | Varies by model / connection | Varies by model / connection |
| Philips TV remote pairing with JointSpaceSelected JointSpace-capable Philips models / Philips Android or Google TV | Varies by model / connection | Varies by model / connection | Varies by model / connection | Varies by model / connection | Varies by model / connection |
| How to pair a Panasonic VIERA remote appSelected Panasonic VIERA network remote routes | Varies by model / connection | Unavailable | Varies by model / connection | Varies by model / connection | Varies by model / connection |
| Sharp AQUOS IP Control login and setupDocumented Sharp AQUOS IP Control family (8M-B70AU reference) | Varies by model / connection | Unavailable | Unavailable | Varies by model / connection | Unavailable |
| Toshiba TV remote setup by operating systemToshiba Smart Center / Fire TV / Android TV / VIDAA | Varies by model / connection | Unavailable | Varies by model / connection | Varies by model / connection | Varies by model / connection |
Symptoms and fixes
| What you see | Likely cause | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| The brand is found but pairing instructions look wrong | That brand uses another operating system, such as Roku TV, Fire TV, Android/Google TV or VIDAA. | Check About/System information and follow the operating-system guide instead of the logo on the bezel. |
| The TV does not appear | Local Network permission, guest Wi-Fi, VPN or client isolation is blocking discovery. | Enable iOS Local Network access, use the same non-guest LAN, pause the VPN and rescan with the TV awake. |
| Connected, but buttons do nothing | The TV accepted discovery but blocks third-party control, selected a limited route, or is showing a protected screen. | Check the platform's network-control setting, return to Home and test basic navigation before advanced commands. |
| Power off works but wake does not | Deep standby disabled network wake, the TV lost Wi-Fi, or this connection method does not support wake. | If your model offers a network or mobile-device wake setting, enable it. Otherwise turn on the TV with its physical remote and reconnect. |
| Keyboard input is unavailable | The active route does not expose text input or the TV is not focused in an editable field. | Open a search or sign-in text field on the TV, then retry. Use the on-TV keyboard when the route remains unavailable. |
| An app shortcut is missing or will not open | The TV did not report that app, the app is not installed, or its identifier differs by model or region. | Install and open the app once on the TV, refresh the app list, and do not assume a shortcut exists on every region. |
| A photo works but a video does not | The receiver cannot fetch or decode that media format, or protected streaming content blocks redistribution. | Try a common local file on the same LAN. Use the streaming app's own AirPlay/Cast control for protected services. |
Available features
This summary covers user-visible TVRemoteX compatibility. It is not a promise that every model, firmware, region or power state exposes every command.
Manufacturer help
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