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HiRemote vs Protect My Phone

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HiRemote compared with Protect My Phone
DetailHiRemote logo HiRemote Protect My Phone
What it doesFree Hisense TV remote app for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch that pairs in 30 seconds with no account required Open-source Android app for locating and controlling phones you own via SMS
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PricingFree: all core remote functions including power, volume, mute, channel navigation, smart TV menu navigation, touchpad, QWERTY keyboard, and app shortcuts. Pro: $9.99/year (pricing varies by region) adds Apple Watch app, Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets, ad-free mode, custom button mapping, macros Not given
Key features
  • Power, volume, and mute control
  • Full QWERTY keyboard for streaming app passwords
  • Direct app launch shortcuts (Netflix, YouTube, Prime, Disney+)
  • Touchpad navigation mode
  • Apple Watch app with complications and widgets
  • Local Wi-Fi pairing without cloud servers
  • Support for VIDAA, Roku, Google TV, and Fire TV platforms
  • 30-second pairing process
  • Custom button mapping (Pro)
  • Voice search (Pro)
  • SMS-based device pairing with QR-assisted fingerprint verification
  • Real-time location tracking with timestamps
  • Device status monitoring including battery and network
  • Movement update notifications at selected intervals
  • Remote sound alert to find phone
  • Optional Device Admin remote screen locking
  • Custom lock-screen owner text with Device Owner provisioning
  • No account or command server required
  • Owner-approved consent model for all features
What makes it different
  • No account, email, or phone number required to use
  • Open source with public source code for transparency and community contributions
  • No account or central command server; all communication via SMS
  • Explicit dual-owner consent required for all pairings and features
  • Works offline with only SMS and carrier dependency
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Community votes00
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Trust Flow (Majestic)70
Citation Flow (Majestic)259
Referring domains (Majestic)184

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