RCA TV Remote

RCA TV Remote for Android app today. This third party app can also control older IR-based models that use infrared signal technology.

What Happens When You Install it?

The app gives you only the essential remote features, so it’s not cluttered at all. You can turn the TV on and off, adjust the volume and channels, choose inputs, mute, and bring the menu up. The device also offers a trackpad interface for fluid navigation through smart TV menus and supports voice commands for «hands-free TV control». The interface is clear and uncomplicated to guide you around without rummaging through menus. Your phone and television must be on the same Wi-Fi network for the «RCA smart TV navigation» to work properly. In case you have a legacy model, you will need a phone with the ability for «IR blaster TV control». This is something that is getting rare in most Androids nowadays.

The app manages several designs of RCA TV under one roof, which is convenient if you have an older and a newer RCA TV at home. Imagine a digital tool that adapts itself to your ‘RCA universal remote’ apostate needs. The voice commands work nicely for quick actions, such as jumping to different television channels or changing the settings on the fly.

The Issue with This Wi-fi TV Remote

The RCA TV Remote isn’t an official RCA product, and that makes all the difference. Based on what users say, they do not seem to like it much. The app has a freemium model which is free to download but has ads that can be removed for a payment. Having to close the overlay every time you just want to pause something or turn the volume down is annoying.

Another limitation surfaces when you’re offline. Most features require the app to be connected to Wi-Fi on your TV, so your app won’t work as a full replacement if the network goes down. Community reports say that the lack of official support from the manufacturer can create compatibility problems, especially after a firmware update for the TV. If your phone doesn’t have an IR blaster, then you can’t control your non-smart RCA TVs.

Who Should Use the RCA Roku Remote App?

The app is most useful for people who can’t find their physical remote, and need a quick backup or who have multiple RCA TVs of different generations they are managing. The ability to control the TV with voice commands without using your hands is convenient for differently abled and multitasking. You need to consider if you are good with fixing errors from time to time due to the unofficial status and user reports of connection problems.

If you want an app backed by the manufacturer with guaranteed updates and improved integrations, you are not getting peace of mind. If you’re okay with a freemium tool that brings control of various RCA models to one place and you have a good Wi-Fi, give it a shot. Simply keep your original remote responding to the TV to fallback on it because of the mixed ratings this app might not work for all.