VIDAA Smart TV

Turn an Android phone into a VIDAA TV remote

VIDAA Smart TV is a remote-control and media-sharing app for compatible televisions running the VIDAA platform. It suits households that want to control the TV from a phone, especially when the physical remote is misplaced or less convenient for typing. The app is listed in the Tools category and is developed by VIDAA USA, Inc.

Controls, search and media sharing

The app provides touch controls for everyday TV functions such as power, volume and channel navigation. It also supports searching for video-on-demand content with the phone’s keyboard, which can be easier than entering text with a directional pad on the television.

For personal content, VIDAA Smart TV can send photos, videos and music from the phone to the TV. This makes the app useful not only as a remote replacement, but also for displaying mobile media on a larger screen.

What to expect before using it

• The TV and phone need to be connected to the same network for the remote and sharing features to work.
• Compatibility depends on the television model and its VIDAA support, so the experience may differ between newer and older sets.
• The phone-based keyboard is particularly practical for content searches and other text entry on the TV.

Ratings and overall fit

VIDAA Smart TV has a 4.32 out of 5 rating from more than 97,000 reviews, with 5,000,000+ installs. Those figures suggest broad use among VIDAA television owners, while the model-dependent compatibility means it is best suited to people who have already confirmed that their TV supports the app.