What happened Peel Smart Remote?

What happened Peel Smart Remote?

Updated on June 7th: Following the announcement of these discoveries, the “Peel Smart Remote” mobile application was removed from Google Play. Because applications’ update is not automatic on all Android devices, millions of users running the former version of the app are still currently exposed.

Does Peel remote work on Iphone?

Peel Smart Remote is an app available on iOS and Android devices for controlling all kinds of media and smart home devices.

Can I force stop Peel remote?

How to disable/uninstall Peel remote app from your Android device. Head over to Settings. Now tap on Apps and then scroll through the list and find the Peel Smart Remote application. Tap on Force stop and then tap on Disable.

Does Peel remote use data?

Not only does an app running in the background deplete the battery at an accelerated rate, but this particular app also consumes considerable data. Over the course of roughly a month, the Peel Remote app consumed 2GB of data over a wifi connection, most of it whilst the app was running in the background.

Is Peel remote Chinese?

Peel is a company based in Mountain View, California, USA, that sells a smartphones and tablet app providing universal remote functions compatible with many third-party smart devices and appliances.

How do you use the Peel app?

Using the Peel Smart Remote

  1. The Peel Smart Remote app allows you to control your TV and cable box via your phone.
  2. The Peel Smart Remote app allows you to control your TV and cable box via your phone.
  3. Tap Tools.
  4. Tap Smart Remote.
  5. Tap Start.
  6. Enter your postal code and then tap the Search icon.
  7. Tap your TV provider.
  8. Tap Next.

How do you stop Peel remote ads?

The additional lock screen can be disabled in the Peel app, but it’s buried. You’ll find it under Settings > Rooms and Remotes > Lock Screen Widget. The ads won’t go away unless you pay.

Can I use my phone as a remote without IR?

If your phone doesn’t have an IR blaster, you’re not out of luck. If you don’t need to go channel surfing, with a device like the Belkin Miracastâ„¢ Display Adapter, you can use compatible apps on your mobile device to cast videos, pictures and other content on your TV.