Privacy Policy
Remote for LG · Last updated 11 November 2026
Remote for LG (“Open Remote”, “the app”) is a free, open-source remote control for LG webOS smart TVs, made by independent contributors. This policy explains what the app does with information.
Open Remote collects no data. There are no accounts, no analytics, no advertising, no tracking and no servers of ours. TV control and media streaming stay on your local network. Voice recognition uses Apple’s speech service when on-device recognition is unavailable.
What the app does not do
- It does not collect, store on our side, sell or share any personal information.
- It does not use analytics, crash-reporting, advertising or tracking services, and it contains no third-party code (SDKs) at all.
- It does not track you across apps or websites and does not use the advertising identifier.
- It does not require or offer an account or sign-in.
Network connections
Open Remote connects directly to devices on your local network for TV features:
- Finding TVs — it sends discovery messages (SSDP and Bonjour) on your Wi‑Fi to find compatible TVs. iOS asks you for Local Network permission the first time.
- Controlling your TV — it opens a direct connection (WebSocket) from your iPhone or iPad to the TV to send commands such as key presses, volume, app launches and text.
- Turning your TV on — it can send a Wake-on-LAN packet on your local network.
- Showing photos and videos — when you choose media to show on the TV, the app serves that file from your device to the TV over your local network for as long as it plays. Nothing is uploaded to the internet.
The app does not contact any internet server operated by us. Apple’s Speech framework may connect to Apple’s servers for voice recognition when on-device recognition is unavailable, as described below.
Information stored on your device
To work, the app keeps a small amount of information only on your device:
- the TVs you have connected to (name, model, IP address and network MAC address, used to reconnect and to switch the TV on);
- the pairing key your TV issues when you accept the connection (kept in the iOS Keychain);
- your settings (for example the preferred remote layout).
This information never leaves your device except as needed to talk to your own TV. You can remove a TV in the app’s TV list, which deletes its pairing key. Deleting the app removes its saved TVs and settings. Your device’s own encrypted backups may include this data, as with any app.
Permissions
The app only asks for a permission when you use the feature that needs it:
| Permission | Used for |
|---|---|
| Local Network | Finding and controlling TVs on your network |
| Microphone & Speech Recognition | Only while you give a voice command, to turn it into a TV action |
| Motion | Only in Air Mouse mode, to move the TV’s pointer |
| Photos | Only to show photos or videos you choose on your TV |
Voice commands use Apple’s Speech framework. When your device supports it, recognition happens entirely on the device. On devices that don’t, Apple may process the audio to transcribe it, under Apple’s Privacy Policy. The developers do not receive audio or transcripts. Apart from Apple’s speech processing, the app does not send them to other services; the resulting command goes to your TV.
Your TV itself is made by LG Electronics and has its own privacy settings and policies, which this app does not control.
Children
The app is suitable for all ages and collects no information from anyone, including children.
License
The app is licensed under the MIT license.
Changes
If this policy ever changes, the updated version will be published at this address with a new “Last updated” date. Because the app collects nothing, we have no way to notify you directly.
Contact
Developer: Simber Sönmez Salihoğlu.
For support or privacy questions, email support@lgremote.larchy.app.