UniMote - Universal Smart TV Remote Control is a free utility that lets you use your device as a controller for your home’s smart television. This app from SensusTech LLC supports a wide range of smart TVs like Smart TV, Samsung, LG, Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV, and Sony among others.
Much like your classic universal remotes, UniMote - Universal Smart TV Remote Control allows you to adjust your television’s volume and other settings in addition to changing the channel. Best of all, you can even use it to begin screencasting videos from your device to your TV.
What can it do?
With UniMote - Universal Smart TV Remote Control, users can freely manage their TVs without having to make use of a physical remote control, which can be pretty helpful for instances where multiple areas of your home need to use the controller. The scope of UniMote's functionalities is where it truly shines. It caters to both smart TVs through Wi-Fi connectivity and regular televisions via an IR Blaster.
The sleek and modern interface is easy enough to navigate without feeling unfamiliar and can be used to perform a number of actions—like view the TV guide, change HDMI connections, and share your device’s screen—in a quick and comfortable manner. Users should keep in mind, though, that in order to maximize the app’s functions, both devices have to be connected to the same Wi-Fi and the television has to be already switched on.
Numerous users have also noted issues with a proliferation of pop-up ads that can slow the app’s performance. These ads also appear in short intervals of each other, which makes it even more difficult to actually make use of the app for its main purpose. You can opt to make an in-app purchase, however, to remove ads from the app completely.
Great when it works
UniMote - Universal Smart TV Remote Control is a simple yet helpful solution for when you’ve lost your television remote or for homes that have multiple televisions that are typically used simultaneously. Its compatibility with various TVs and the comfortable UI both make it easy to operate without having to read a manual. However, with too many ads getting in the way of app usage, it could still use some work.
Before downloading, you can take a quick look at the permissions this app may request on your device. App permissions allow certain features to work properly, such as accessing your camera to take photos, your location for maps, or your storage to save files.
In this section, you’ll find a clear and simple overview of the types of permissions the app uses, grouped by their level of sensitivity, along with a visual breakdown to help you understand them at a glance. This way, you can see how the app interacts with your device and decide to download with confidence.
Permissions types
Standard
47%
Non-standard
5%
Sensitive
47%
Permissions distribution
Privacy
21%
Data collected
53%
Data shared
26%
Data safety info
Privacy
4 permissions
Permissions that allow the app to access personal or sensitive information stored on your device, such as location, contacts, camera, or microphone.
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Standard
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Standard
android.permission.VIBRATE
Standard
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Sensitive
Data collected
10 permissions
Information the app may gather from your device or usage activity to enable features, personalize content, and improve overall performance.
Information that may be shared with trusted third parties to provide services, support app functionality, or deliver relevant content.
android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Standard
android.permission.INTERNET
Standard
android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
Standard
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Sensitive
android.permission.TRANSMIT_IR
Standard
This report summarises the permissions declared by the app at the time of scanning and groups them into Privacy, Data collected and Data shared. A declared permission shows what the app can access, it does not necessarily mean personal data is collected or transmitted. For full details check the app’s privacy policy and the developer’s clarifications shown below. Softonic generates this report automatically from the package metadata; it is informational and not a substitute for a full security or privacy audit.
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