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Smart TV Remote compared with MediaShelf
DetailSmart TV Remote logo Smart TV RemoteMediaShelf logo MediaShelf
What it doesTurn your iPhone into a TCL TV remote over Wi-Fi Your physical media collection in your pocket
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given CA
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree: core remote controls, automatic TV discovery, one paired TV. Pro Weekly: from $4.99/week - everything in Free plus keyboard search, app shortcuts, unlimited paired TVs. Pro Yearly: from $9.99/year - everything in Pro Weekly at best price per month. Not given
Key features
  • Remote for TCL smart TVs over Wi-Fi
  • Directional pad and OK button
  • Volume and mute controls
  • Playback transport controls
  • iPhone keyboard for TV search
  • Automatic TV discovery
  • Support for TCL, Roku TV, Google TV, Android TV, and Fire TV
  • App launcher shortcuts for streaming services
  • High-contrast layout for dark rooms
  • Barcode scanning for books, vinyl, CDs, DVDs, and games
  • AI Scanner to identify items from photos of covers
  • Automatic cover art and metadata lookup
  • Duplicate checking while shopping
  • Wishlist for titles you don't own yet
  • Collections organized by media type or custom categories
  • Location tracking for physical items
  • Discover New York Times bestsellers and staff picks
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
  • Available in five languages
What makes it different
  • Works over Wi-Fi without infrared or line-of-sight aiming
  • One app controls all four TV systems TCL ships
  • Full keyboard search instead of arrow-key pecking
  • Automatic TV discovery with no pairing codes or dongles
  • No account creation or ads required
  • AI Scanner identifies items from cover photos when barcodes aren't available
  • Private by default with no account required; library stays on your device
  • Rich automatic metadata and cover art for every item scanned
  • Beautiful interface with eight themes and multiple layout options
  • Optional iCloud Sync keeps library private in your own Apple iCloud account
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)1 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)34
Citation Flow (Majestic)194
Referring domains (Majestic)32

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