Control a TV without Wi-Fi: the honest answer
Short answer: Zorvo needs your phone and TV on the same Wi-Fi network. Without Wi-Fi it cannot control the TV, and infrared (IR) is not supported in this version. Here is what you can do instead.
Why the app needs Wi-Fi
Zorvo sends commands to the TV over your home network, so the phone and the TV must be on the same Wi-Fi. Without Wi-Fi the app cannot reach the TV. IR is not supported in this version.
- No Wi-Fi, no control: Zorvo 1.0 has no offline mode.
- The TV must be on and joined to the same Wi-Fi as your phone.
- Mobile data and Bluetooth cannot replace the network.
Wi-Fi without internet is fine
The router does not need internet. Zorvo only needs phone and TV on the same local network. If the internet is down, keep your phone on that Wi-Fi: when Android offers to switch to mobile data, choose Stay connected.
A hotspot, results vary
If there is no router at all, a second phone's hotspot can act as the network. Join the TV and your Zorvo phone to it. This depends on the phone and the TV, so treat it as something to try, not a promise.
Lost the remote and the TV is off the network?
You can still get the TV onto Wi-Fi without its remote. Switch it on with the power button on the TV itself, and use the TV's own input (source) button to reach the home screen. Plug in an Ethernet cable if the TV has a port, or use the joystick or buttons on the TV to open network settings and enter the Wi-Fi password. Then open Zorvo.
No internet in a hotel or on a plane? Hotel and guest Wi-Fi often block devices from seeing each other, so the TV may not be visible even when both are connected.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zorvo 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, and IR is not supported in this version.
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Last reviewed: 2026-11-14
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.