Don’t need any external hardware in order to use this remote. To use this remote control, you must have your iPhone / iPad on the same wifi network as your smart TV and you have to accept the message that appears on your TV screen. # Key Features ◆ Power ON / OFF ◆ Mute / Unmute ◆ Volume Up / Down ◆ Channel Up / Down ◆ Menu Button with Up / Down and Left / Right ◆ Video control (Play/Pause/Stop...) ◆ Touch bar for easy navigation ◆ Cast Photos & Videos SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS: - Universal TV Remote” App is free to download. It contains preferable auto-renewing subscription options for Unlimited Use. - Once you subscribe to any of your preferable options, you can enjoy all the features of the app. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/nilu-technologies/tv-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/nilu-technologies/termsconditions