# Sony Universal Remote Control Android app · by illlusions Inc · Tools Sony Universal Remote Control has 2,742,757 installs (+0.5% in 30 days), rated 3.6 from 21,544 ratings, \#3,079 of 244,470 in Tools. ## Figures - Installs: 2,742,757 - Rating: 3.6 · 21,544 ratings - Price: Free - In-app purchases: no - 7-day growth in installs: +3,470 (+0.1%) - 30-day growth in installs: +12,888 (+0.5%) - Rank: #32,081 of 2,951,082 Android listings with an install count (down 1,344 since 2026-11-03) - Rank: #3,079 of 244,470 in Tools ## Is Sony Universal Remote Control safe? StoreTally doesn't rate safety. Here's what the store and our tracking show: - Listed on Google Play. - Made by illlusions Inc; no developer website listed. - On Google Play since 2019-05-08. Last updated 2026-05-30. - Rated 3.6 from 21,544 ratings. ## Reviews - Ratings by stars: 5★ 52% · 4★ 11% · 3★ 9% · 2★ 2% · 1★ 26% (21,506 ratings) ## Description Sony Universal Remote Control by Illusions Inc. combines smart TV controls and infrared remotes in one app. Control compatible Sony BRAVIA, Android TV and Google TV devices over Wi-Fi, or use your phone’s built-in IR blaster for supported TVs and home entertainment devices. Navigate your TV, adjust volume, change channels, open app shortcuts and share media from your phone. SMART TV REMOTE — ANDROID TV & GOOGLE TV Connect your phone and compatible TV to the same Wi-Fi network, select your TV and follow the pairing instructions. • D-pad: Navigate up, down, left and right, and press OK. • Touchpad: Swipe to navigate and tap to select. • TV controls: Volume, mute, channels, Home, Back, Menu and input selection where supported. • App shortcuts: Open supported entertainment apps on your TV. • Voice commands: Tap the microphone and say “Go home,” “Volume up” or “Open YouTube.” • Automatic reconnection: Reconnect to your previously paired Android TV while the app is open and the TV is available. • Screen awake: Keep the remote accessible while using the app. CAST PHOTOS, VIDEOS & MUSIC Share your media with compatible TVs and receivers. • View photos on your TV. • Play supported videos, music and audio files. • Open compatible direct media links. • Mirror your phone’s screen after approving Android’s screen-sharing prompt. • Stop casting from within the app. Casting depends on your TV, network and media format. Screen mirroring may have a delay, and phone audio may not be included. INFRARED REMOTE FOR SONY DEVICES Use a phone with a built-in IR blaster to control supported devices: • Sony TVs and BRAVIA televisions • Sony Smart TV Remote • Sony Android TV Remote • Sony Blu-ray players • Sony DVD players • Sony soundbars • Sony home theatre systems • Sony AV receivers • Sony projectors • Supported set-top boxes and other IR devices Choose your device type, test the available profiles and save the working remote. Controls vary by device and profile. SAVE YOUR FAVORITE REMOTES Keep working profiles in Saved Remotes without repeating setup. Save multiple supported devices and switch between them when needed. REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Depending on your device, controls include: • Power and standby • Volume up, volume down and mute • Channel up and down • Directional navigation and OK • Home, Back, Menu and input selection • Play, pause and stop • Rewind, fast-forward and track navigation • Numeric keypad • Device-specific settings • Button vibration on supported phones GET STARTED Smart TV control: 1\. Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network. 2\. Tap “Connect my TV” and select your TV. 3\. Enter the pairing code shown on your TV, if requested. Infrared control: 1\. Check that your phone has a built-in IR blaster. 2\. Open “Explore IR remotes” and choose your device. 3\. Point your phone at the device, test a profile and save the working remote. COMPATIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS Wi-Fi control requires a compatible TV with a supported remote-control service. An IR blaster is not required for supported Wi-Fi controls. Infrared control requires a built-in IR transmitter. Installing this app does not add infrared hardware to your phone. Features vary by TV model, operating system, remote profile and network. Not every device supports every button. Wi-Fi power-on depends on your TV’s standby and network settings. Microphone permission is required for voice commands. Android screen-sharing approval is required for mirroring. DISCLAIMER This is an independent app developed by Illusions Inc. It is not an official Sony product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Sony Corporation. Sony, BRAVIA and other trademarks belong to their respective owners. Compatibility is not guaranteed for every model. NEED HELP Contact us with your phone model, device type and device model. Support: daud19887@gmail.com --- Source: https://storetally.com/android/com.illusions.sonyuniversalremote As of 2026-11-13, from the StoreTally census.