Plain terms for a free app with no accounts and no purchases.
Last updated: 10 August 2026
Rote turns your iPhone into a remote control for a TV or streaming player on the same Wi-Fi network. It is free. There is no subscription, no purchase, and no account.
Use it on equipment you own or are allowed to control. Do not use it to interfere with someone else's devices, and do not use it in a way that breaks the law where you live.
Do not attempt to resell the app, disassemble it, or use it as a component of another product without our permission.
Rote is an independent app, developed and published by us. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any manufacturer of televisions, streaming players, or their software.
Any product names, brands, and logos that appear inside the app are the property of their respective owners and are shown only to identify what the app is talking to.
Rote speaks to your equipment over your own network. Whether a particular model answers, and how it behaves when it does, is decided by that equipment and its firmware — not by us. Some manufacturers change or restrict their network interfaces without notice.
So the app is provided as is, without warranty of any kind. We do not guarantee that every device will be found, that every button will work on every model, or that the app will be uninterrupted or error-free.
The in-app support chat is answered with the help of an AI service. Treat its answers as guidance, not as instructions from the manufacturer of your equipment. Do not enter personal information there; see the Privacy Policy for what is sent.
To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for indirect or consequential loss arising from use of the app, including inability to control a device, missed content, or damage to equipment caused by commands you chose to send.
We may update the app and these terms. Material changes will be reflected by the date above. We may also stop offering the app or any part of it, including the support chat.