Apple Watch Companion — Control Your TV from Your Wrist

Universal Remote extends to your Apple Watch, letting you control your Smart TV directly from your wrist. Adjust volume, change channels, power on/off, and navigate basic controls without reaching for your phone. Perfect for quick adjustments — mute during a phone call, change the volume while cooking, or power off the TV from bed.

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Why You'll Love Apple Watch Companion

Wrist Control

Adjust volume, change channels, and control power directly from your Apple Watch. Perfect for quick adjustments without picking up your phone or reaching for a remote.

Quick Access

The Apple Watch app provides instant access to the most-used controls: volume up/down, mute, channel up/down, power, and basic navigation. Everything is one wrist-raise away.

Seamless Sync

The Watch app syncs with your iPhone app automatically. Connect to a TV on your iPhone and the Watch app is ready to control it. No separate setup needed.

Complications

Add Universal Remote complications to your Apple Watch face for one-tap access to TV controls. Glance at your wrist and tap to adjust volume or mute.

How It Works

Get started with Apple Watch Companion in a few simple steps.

  1. 1

    Install Universal Remote on your iPhone (the Watch app installs automatically)

  2. 2

    Connect to your Smart TV using the iPhone app

  3. 3

    Open Universal Remote on your Apple Watch

  4. 4

    The Watch app shows controls for your currently connected TV

  5. 5

    Tap volume, channel, power, or navigation buttons on your Watch screen

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Apple Watch Companion in Universal TV Remote +.

Universal Remote's Apple Watch app works with Apple Watch Series 4 and later running watchOS 10 or newer.

The Apple Watch app communicates with your TV through your iPhone, so your iPhone needs to be on the same WiFi network as your TV. Your Watch communicates with your iPhone via Bluetooth or WiFi.

The Apple Watch app provides volume up/down, mute, channel up/down, power on/off, and basic navigation (up, down, left, right, select, back, home).

The Apple Watch companion is available with any Universal Remote premium subscription plan.

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