TV remote control for Roku

Soft Droid · The easiest way to control Smart TV on your phone. TV remote control for Roku.

Native Android House & Home Soft Droid
Bundle ID com.universal.tv.remote.control.smart.tv.remote.controller
Version analyzed 1.6.4
Build framework Native Android
SDKs detected 6
Analyzed 2026-10-03
Exploratory agent run

What TV remote control for Roku does

This mobile application functions as a multi-protocol controller interface designed to emulate physical television remotes via a smartphone. The software architecture supports both legacy Infrared (IR) communication and modern network-based (WiFi) protocols to facilitate interaction with standard and Smart TV hardware. It includes specialized modules for Roku device discovery, screen mirroring, and a customizable database for managing multiple virtual remote configurations across different physical locations.

Observed on screen

  • Multi-Protocol Connectivity Supports both Infrared (IR) transmission for legacy hardware and WiFi-based synchronization for Smart TV integration.
  • Roku Integration Module Features dedicated discovery protocols and manual IP configuration for seamless pairing with Roku-enabled devices.
  • Screen Mirroring Provides a functional gateway to project mobile display content onto compatible networked television screens.
  • Remote Customization Allows for the creation of personalized remote profiles including custom naming, icon selection, and room-based categorization.
  • Brand-Specific Presets Contains an extensive library of pre-configured remote layouts for major manufacturers such as Akai, Haier, RCA, and Changhong.
  • Haptic Feedback System Includes a configurable vibration setting to provide tactile confirmation upon the execution of remote key commands.
  • Localization Support Features a multi-language interface selection to accommodate diverse user demographics and regional requirements.
  • Device Management Implements a "My Remotes" repository for saving and quickly accessing multiple configured control interfaces.

Written from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, not from the store listing. It covers only the screens that run reached, so anything behind a login, paywall or region lock is absent.

Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

6 SDKs found across 6 categories. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
Animation 1 SDK
Authentication 1 SDK
Crash Reporting 1 SDK
Push Notifications 1 SDK
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 6 sensitive

24 permissions requested at runtime. Colors reflect platform sensitivity tier.

Microphone sensitive

Record audio from the microphone.

Read storage sensitive

Read files from shared external storage. Replaced by READ_MEDIA_* on Android 13+.

Read images sensitive

Read image files from shared storage.

Read videos sensitive

Read video files from shared storage.

Read audio sensitive

Read audio files from shared storage.

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

Transmit infrared standard

Transmit IR signals using the device's IR transmitter.

Vibrate standard

Control the vibrator.

Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

Wi-Fi multicast standard

Receive Wi-Fi multicast packets.

Wi-Fi state standard

Read Wi-Fi connection information.

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

GET PACKAGE SIZE standard
In-app billing standard

Use Google Play Billing for in-app purchases and subscriptions.

com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ GSERVICES standard
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE standard
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD ID standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES AD ID standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES ATTRIBUTION standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES TOPICS standard
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND GET INSTALL REFERRER SERVICE standard
Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

com.universal.tv.remote.control.smart.tv.remote.controller.DYNAMIC RECEIVER NOT EXPORTED PERMISSION standard

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside TV remote control for Roku.

What does TV remote control for Roku do?

This mobile application functions as a multi-protocol controller interface designed to emulate physical television remotes via a smartphone. The software architecture supports both legacy Infrared (IR) communication and modern network-based (WiFi) protocols to facilitate interaction with standard and Smart TV hardware. It includes specialized modules for Roku device discovery, screen mirroring, and a customizable database for managing multiple virtual remote configurations across different physical locations. This comes from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, so it covers only the screens that run reached.

What is TV remote control for Roku built with?

TV remote control for Roku by Soft Droid is built with Native Android. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does TV remote control for Roku use?

FlyTrap detected 6 third-party SDKs inside TV remote control for Roku, including Firebase Analytics, Firebase Cloud Messaging and Firebase Crashlytics. They span areas such as Analytics, Push Notifications, Crash Reporting and Ads. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does TV remote control for Roku request?

TV remote control for Roku requests 24 permissions. 6 of these are sensitive, such as Microphone, Read storage and Read images. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is TV remote control for Roku safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. TV remote control for Roku requests 24 permissions (6 sensitive) and bundles 6 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is TV remote control for Roku available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.