Zap — Universal TV Remote: Samsung, LG, Google TV, Roku

Why Zap

The remote your TV deserves

A full remote in your pocket — fast, precise, beautifully simple.

Any TV

Works with Samsung, LG, Roku, Google TV and Android TV — all from one app.

Instant pairing

Connects over your Wi-Fi in seconds. No cables, no setup.

Full control

D-pad, volume, power, playback, input/HDMI switching and a sleep timer — every button where you expect it.

Keyboard & voice

Type with your phone keyboard on any TV — or just speak your search out loud.

Touchpad

Swipe to move the cursor like a trackpad — smooth and natural.

App shortcuts

Jump into YouTube, Netflix and more with a single tap.

How it works

Your remote in three taps

Open Zap

Launch Zap on your iPhone, on the same Wi‑Fi network as your TV.

Pick your TV

Zap finds it automatically — tap to connect, and enter the on‑screen code once if asked.

Take control

D‑pad, keyboard, voice search and touchpad — your phone is now the remote.

Comparison

Zap vs. a physical remote

	Zap	Physical remote
Always in your pocket — never lost	✓	✗
Keyboard & voice search built in	✓	✗
Works even if the remote is lost or broken	✓	✗
No batteries to replace	✓	✗
Open apps like Netflix in one tap	✓	✗

See it

Designed to feel effortless

Type anything. Your keyboard, on the big screen.

Swipe to navigate. A trackpad for your TV.

One-tap apps. Favourites, always a tap away.

Pricing

Free to start

The remote is free, with ads. Premium removes the ads and unlocks the keyboard, favourite apps, themes and more.

Free

Full remote · with ads

Premium · Monthly

$4.99/mo

Everything unlocked · cancel anytime

Premium · Yearly

$19.99/yr

Everything unlocked · cancel anytime

Lifetime

$49.99

Everything unlocked · one-time

FAQ

TV remote questions, answered

Everything about turning your phone into a remote control for your TV.

How do I use my phone as a TV remote?

Install Zap on your iPhone, connect to the same Wi-Fi as your TV, and Zap pairs in seconds — your phone becomes a full remote control with D-pad, volume, keyboard and touchpad.

Does Zap work with Android TV, Google TV and smart TVs?

Yes. Zap is a universal remote for Google TV, Android TV and most smart TVs and streaming players on the same network.

Do I need to pair or set anything up?

No setup. Zap discovers your TV over Wi-Fi automatically — no cables, no accounts, no codes.

Is Zap free?

Yes, the full remote is free (with ads). Premium removes ads and adds app shortcuts, extra themes and unlimited TVs.

I lost my TV remote — can Zap replace it?

Absolutely. Zap replaces a lost or broken TV remote with your phone, giving you every button you need instantly.

Can I switch HDMI inputs or the TV source from my phone?

Yes. Zap's TV controls let you switch between TV, HDMI 1–4 and other inputs straight from your phone — no need for the original remote.

Does Zap have a sleep timer?

Yes. Set a sleep timer (15–90 minutes) and Zap turns your TV off automatically when it ends — perfect for falling asleep to a show.

Can I search by voice?

Yes. Tap the mic in Zap's keyboard and speak — your words go straight into your TV's search box, so you never have to peck at an on-screen keyboard.

Every TV.
One remote.

The remote your TV deserves

Any TV

Instant pairing

Full control

Keyboard & voice

Touchpad

App shortcuts

Your remote in three taps

Open Zap

Pick your TV

Take control

Zap vs. a physical remote

Designed to feel effortless

Free to start

Grab the remote you can’t lose.

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