TVRem
Free Element TV Remote App
for iPhone
Element TV remote
app that works with
both platforms
TVRem is a remote app for Element TV – whether your model runs Roku or Google OS. Connect your iPhone over Wi-Fi, find your Element TV in the device list, and you're in full control within seconds – no original remote, no complicated setup.
Full control over
your Element
Smart TV
TVRem is a complete Element Smart TV remote app – navigate menus, switch inputs, adjust volume, and manage playback without picking up the physical remote. This TV remote app puts everything on your iPhone screen in a clean, ad-free interface. Use your iPhone to control your TV the way it should have always worked.
Voice input – search
on your Element TV
without typing
Searching on an Element TV is faster when you don't have to type at all. TVRem supports voice input – speak your search term directly into your iPhone, and it appears instantly in the text field on your Element TV. No keyboard hunting, no letter-by-letter clicking.
Your iPhone
keyboard on your
Element TV screen
TVRem lets you type directly from your iPhone onto your Element TV screen. Passwords, search queries, app names – this Element TV remote control app handles all text input instantly and accurately. It's one of those small upgrades that makes everyday TV use dramatically more pleasant.
Swipe to navigate
your Element TV
TVRem's touchpad mode turns your iPhone into a gesture controller for your Element TV. Whether you're browsing Roku's app grid or scrolling through Google TV's content cards, swipe to move and tap to open. This Element Roku TV remote app makes navigation smoother and faster than any directional button ever could.
Every streaming app
on your Element TV,
one tap away
Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Prime Video – TVRem surfaces every app installed on your Element TV directly on your iPhone. Tap once, and you're watching, without navigating through the home screen. A free remote app that gets out of your way and puts the content front and centre.
Free universal
remote app for your
whole home
TVRem goes well beyond Element. It's a free universal remote app for Element TV and every other device in your home – Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense, TCL, Sharp, Roku players, Fire TV, Apple TV, and more. One app to control your TV across every room, every brand, every platform.
How to connect TVRem
to your Element TV
Watch how to pair your iPhone with your TV model and get full remote control in under a minute.
Built to work with many TV platforms
Supports Android TVs, Google TV devices, and Chromecast streamers, including voice control with Google Assistant.
Works with Fire TV streaming players, Amazon Smart TVs, and TVs with Fire TV built in.
Compatible with Roku players, Roku TVs, and devices powered by Roku.
Also supports Samsung and LG Smart TVs running their own systems, plus Apple TV 4K, Apple TV HD, and Apple TV 3rd generation.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, completely free. No subscription, no ads, no locked features. TVRem is a remote control app for Element TV that gives you full access to every function – touchpad, keyboard, voice input, and app shortcuts – from the moment you install it.
Yes. TVRem works identically on iPhone and iPad. All features — touchpad, keyboard, voice input, and app shortcuts – are fully available on both devices.
Yes. TVRem supports voice input on Element Roku TV models – speak into your iPhone to fill in search fields without typing. On Element Google TV models, TVRem also supports voice control through Google Assistant, letting you find shows, open streaming services, and navigate hands-free.
Start with the basics – make sure your iPhone and Element TV are both connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Make sure that your TV is running Roku or Google OS. That's the most common reason a TV doesn't appear. If everything looks right and it still won't show up, head to our Help Page for further guidance.
No. After the first connection, TVRem remembers your Element TV and reconnects automatically when both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network. Open the TV remote app, and you're in control – no re-pairing, no setup steps to repeat.
Yes. TVRem works with Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense, TCL, Sharp, Philips, Panasonic, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Google TV, and more.
TVRem for iOS
A Free Universal Remote App to Control Your Smart TV
This iOS application is fully compatible with iOS 17+.
Latest version 1.7
released 24 Jul, 2026