Lost your remote? Zap turns your iPhone into a remote for any Google TV, Android TV or smart TV. Instant — no setup.
Why Zap
A full remote in your pocket — fast, precise, beautifully simple.
Works with Google TV, Android TV and smart TVs — all from one app.
Connects over your Wi-Fi in seconds. No cables, no setup.
D-pad, volume, power, playback, input/HDMI switching and a sleep timer — every button where you expect it.
Type with your phone keyboard on any TV — or just speak your search out loud.
Swipe to move the cursor like a trackpad — smooth and natural.
Jump into YouTube, Netflix and more with a single tap.
How it works
Launch Zap on your iPhone, on the same Wi‑Fi network as your TV.
Zap finds it automatically — tap to connect, and enter the on‑screen code once if asked.
D‑pad, keyboard, voice search and touchpad — your phone is now the remote.
Comparison
| 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
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
Use the full remote free, with ads. Go Premium for a clean, ad-free experience.
Ready?
Free on the App Store. Point, tap, done.
FAQ
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