TV Remote is a free, open-source Android Tools app. The latest version is 1.4, it is 3.9 MB, requires Android 8.0+, and is published by Legvan.
- Size
- 3.9 MB
- Requires
- Android 8.0+
- Last updated
- 29 days ago25 Aug 2026
- Safety
- Scanned25 Aug 2026what does this mean?
License: MIT · Target SDK: 36 — what does target SDK mean?
About this app
TV Remote turns your Android TV into a self-hosted web remote that any device on your local network can control — phone, tablet, laptop — without installing any app on the controller device. HOW IT WORKS The app runs a tiny HTTP server (port 8080) directly on your TV. Open http:// tv-ip :8080 in any browser and you get a full remote control interface.
Permissions8 requested
What version 1.4 is allowed to do once installed. Highlighted entries reach outside the app’s own sandbox and are worth a second look. Not sure what a permission actually means? Learn how to evaluate app permissions.
Access Network State
See whether you are online and on which type of network.
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Access Wifi State
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission
No description available for this permission.
com.porter.tvremote.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Foreground Service
Keep running in the background with a visible notification.
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Foreground Service Connected Device
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE
Internet
Send and receive data over the internet.
android.permission.INTERNET
Receive Boot Completed
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Wake Lock
Keep the device awake while working in the background.
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Version history1 published build
- v1.4Latestbuild 5Scanned
- Released
- 25 Aug 2026
- Size
- 3.9 MB
- Requires
- Android 8.0+
- Target SDK
- 36
v1.4: Targets Android 16 (API 36) as required by Google Play. Handles the mandatory edge-to-edge layout so the UI no longer sits under the system bars on phones. No changes to the remote itself.
Download v1.48 permissions
Access Network State
See whether you are online and on which type of network.
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Access Wifi State
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission
No description available for this permission.
com.porter.tvremote.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Foreground Service
Keep running in the background with a visible notification.
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Foreground Service Connected Device
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE
Internet
Send and receive data over the internet.
android.permission.INTERNET
Receive Boot Completed
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Wake Lock
Keep the device awake while working in the background.
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
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