Zorvo FAQ
Short, direct answers. If something here is wrong for your TV, write to us (see the About page).
Price, ads and accounts
Is Zorvo really a free TV remote app?
Yes. It is free to download and free to use. There is no subscription, no trial that turns into a charge, and no locked keyboard or touchpad.
Does Zorvo show ads?
No. Zorvo 1.0 has no ads: not on the remote, not in the notification, not in the widget.
Do I need an account?
No. There is no sign-up, no email and no login.
Is there an iPhone version?
No. Zorvo is for Android phones and is available only on Google Play.
Privacy and permissions
What data does Zorvo use?
Your list of TVs and the pairing data stay on your phone. Zorvo does not collect your name, email or location and shows no ads. It can send anonymous usage statistics, but only if you allow it. It needs access to your local network to find and control TVs, and it talks only to devices on that network. Read the full draft policy for details.
Why does Zorvo ask for local network or nearby devices access?
Android blocks apps from talking to devices on your home network unless you allow it. Without it Zorvo cannot find your TV or send buttons. Zorvo explains this before Android asks. If you say no, you can still add a TV by IP address, although Android may still block it.
Compatibility
Which TVs is Zorvo designed for?
Zorvo is designed for Android TV and Google TV, Roku, Samsung Smart TVs (Tizen), LG Smart TVs (webOS) and Sony Bravia, over your home Wi-Fi. We are still testing on real TVs, so compatibility varies by model and software version. Fire TV, Vizio, Philips, Hisense VIDAA and more are planned, not available yet.
Is Zorvo made by Samsung, LG, Roku, Sony or Google?
No. Zorvo is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any TV maker. Brand names are used only to describe which TVs it can control.
Does it work without Wi-Fi?
No. Zorvo needs your phone and TV on the same Wi-Fi network. Without Wi-Fi it cannot control the TV.
Does it work with a TV that is not smart?
No. Zorvo controls TVs over your Wi-Fi, so the TV must be a smart TV, or have a streaming device, on your network. A TV with no network features cannot be controlled.
Can I use several TVs?
Yes. Pick the right TV in one tap.
Problems
My TV is not found. What now?
Make sure the TV is fully on and on the same Wi-Fi as the phone, with no VPN. Some TVs need a setting turned on first, and Zorvo tells you which. Hotel and guest networks often block device discovery. See the full checklist in the guide on TV not found.
Can I set up Zorvo without the physical remote?
Sometimes. Roku needs no confirmation on the TV. Samsung, LG and Google TV or Android TV ask you to confirm on the TV itself, so use the buttons or joystick on the TV. The guide on a lost remote explains it.
Does Zorvo work with a screen reader?
Zorvo has screen-reader labels (TalkBack) on its controls, but testing with screen readers is still in progress.
Related guides
Zorvo is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Roku, Sony, Google, Amazon, Philips, TCL, Hisense, Xiaomi, Vizio, Panasonic or any other TV maker. All product names, logos and trademarks belong to their owners and are used only to describe compatibility. Compatibility depends on the TV model, its software version and your network. Run the in-app compatibility check to see what your TV supports.