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For Samsung smart TVs · Free

Better than the remote you lost.

SwipeRemote turns your iPhone into a fast, quiet remote for your Samsung TV. Swipe to move, type with your own keyboard, or just say Netflix kholo. It even turns the TV on.

See how it works Setup guide
  • Coming soon to the App Store
  • No ads, no account
  • Stays on your Wi‑Fi
Trackpad

Swipe it like a trackpad. Feel every step.

Glide your thumb and the highlight on the TV follows, one tile at a time, with a light haptic tick for every move. Your eyes stay on the TV, where they belong.

Prefer buttons? A full D-pad and a number pad with colour keys are one tap away.

  • Swipe to moveOne key per step. Fast swipes take bigger leaps.
  • Tap to selectAnywhere on the pad.
  • Hold to scrollRest your thumb to keep going.
  • Two-finger tapGoes back.
  • D-pad & 123When you want real keys.
Keyboard

Type with the keyboard you already know.

When the TV asks for text, your iPhone keyboard opens by itself. Every letter shows up on the TV as you type, so searching for a show takes seconds, not a minute of arrow keys.

  • Autocorrect
  • Paste
  • Dictation
  • Passwords AutoFill
Voice

Say it in English. Or Hinglish.

Hold the mic, say what you want, let go. SwipeRemote understands the way people actually talk to their TV, and shows you what it heard before it acts.

English

  • Open YouTubeOpen YouTube
  • Volume 20Set volume to 20
  • PausePause
  • Turn off the TVPower off

Hinglish

  • Netflix kholoOpen Netflix
  • Awaaz kam karoVolume down
  • Home pe jaoGo Home
  • TV band karoPower off

Speech is turned into text on your iPhone and forgotten as soon as the command runs. Nothing is recorded, and nothing is sent to us.

Power

Turns the TV on. Even from standby.

Plenty of phone remotes can switch a TV off. SwipeRemote also wakes your Samsung from standby over Wi‑Fi, so the phone in your hand really is the only remote you need.

It takes one switch on the TV, Power On with Mobile. The setup guide shows exactly where it is for your TV's year.

All over your iPhone

The remote, wherever your thumb already is.

Control Center and Lock Screen
Power, mute and volume without opening the app.
Action Button
One press and the remote is open, ready to swipe.
Siri
Turn on the TV with SwipeRemote. Open apps, mute or pause the same way.
Home Screen widgets
Power, volume and your favourite TV apps, one tap each.
App shortcuts
YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, ZEE5 and more open with one tap. Only apps installed on your TV appear.
Every TV in the house
Add them all. SwipeRemote switches to whichever one is on.
All the other keys
Numbers, colour keys, play and pause, subtitles, input and the TV's own menus.
Demo mode
No TV nearby? Try every control without one.
Screens

One screen. One hand. Made for a dark room.

True black that switches pixels off, keys you can find without looking, and nothing to scroll.

  • Swipe to moveThe trackpad steps through the TV one tile at a time.
  • Or press the D-padBig keys and a real OK button.
  • Type on the TVThe keyboard opens when the TV asks for text.
  • Just say itNetflix kholo works as well as open Netflix.
  • Every other keyNumbers, colour keys, media keys and menus.
Privacy

Nothing leaves your home Wi‑Fi.

SwipeRemote talks straight to your TV. There are no servers, no accounts and no analytics, so there is nothing to collect, and we collect nothing. Read the privacy policy.

  • No account
  • No analytics
  • No ads
  • No tracking
  • Works offline
  • Data Not Collected
Compatibility

Will it work with my TV?

Almost certainly, if your Samsung TV is a smart TV from 2016 or later.

Works with

  • Samsung smart TVs from 2016 onward that run Tizen, including The Frame
  • iPhone with iOS 26 or later
  • Several TVs in one home

You'll need

  • Your iPhone and TV on the same Wi‑Fi network
  • To allow Local Network access when iOS asks
  • Power On with Mobile switched on, to turn the TV on from standby

Not supported

  • Samsung TVs from 2015 and earlier
  • A few 2016 models that pair with a PIN code
  • Guest or isolated Wi‑Fi networks
  • Control from outside your home
FAQ

Questions, answered.

Is SwipeRemote really free?

Yes. No ads, no subscription, no in-app purchases, and nothing locked. Volume, power and every other key work from the first launch.

Do I need the internet, a Samsung account or SmartThings?

No. SwipeRemote talks straight to your TV over your home Wi‑Fi, so it keeps working when the internet is down. There is no sign-in of any kind.

Why does my TV ask me to Allow SwipeRemote?

Samsung TVs ask before a new device can control them. Choose Allow once and SwipeRemote remembers it. To stop the TV asking again, set Access Notification to First time only. The setup guide shows where.

I lost my TV remote. How do I press Allow?

Use the TV Controller, the small button or joystick under the bottom edge of most Samsung TVs. Press it to bring up the on-screen controls, then move to Allow and select it. If your TV is already in Apple's Home app, the Remote in your iPhone's Control Center can press Allow too. More options.

Can it really turn my TV on?

Yes, from standby, over Wi‑Fi, once Power On with Mobile is switched on in the TV's settings (where to find it). It can't wake a TV that is switched off at the wall, and some 2016 models don't have the setting.

Why doesn't typing work in YouTube or Prime Video?

Those apps draw their own on-screen keyboard instead of using the TV's, so typed text can't reach them. Use the trackpad on their keyboard, or the voice search inside the app. Typing works in the TV's own search and in apps that use the Samsung keyboard.

Can my iPhone's volume buttons change the TV's volume?

Apple doesn't let App Store apps take over the volume buttons. Use the volume keys in the app, the Control Center and Lock Screen controls, a widget, or Siri: Turn the TV up with SwipeRemote.

Does it work when I'm away from home?

No, and that's on purpose. SwipeRemote only works on the same Wi‑Fi network as your TV, so nothing ever has to go through the internet.

Does SwipeRemote listen to or record me?

It listens only while you hold the mic button. Your speech is turned into text on your iPhone, used to run the command, and then thrown away. It is never stored and never sent to us. Details are in the privacy policy.

Can I try it without a TV?

Yes. Tap Try without a TV on the welcome screen to explore every control in demo mode.

Is SwipeRemote made by Samsung?

No. SwipeRemote is an independent app made by Sarwar Chahal in Mumbai. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung.

The last TV remote you'll need to find.

Free on the App Store, coming soon. Questions? hello@devfob.com

Setup guide