I have been looking for a universal TV remote app that just works without being annoying. Most of the ones I tried had some kind of catch. Some asked me to create an account before I could even ...

The Roku mobile app is a great replacement for a lost remote, but it also makes typing much faster and enables streaming on ...

An old Android phone can replace a lost TV remote for free. Smart TVs connect to phones via Wi-Fi for app-based control. Specific apps exist for Roku, Samsung SmartThings, and Amazon Fire TV devices.

Bluetooth Remote (or BT Remote) turns your phone into a true smart TV remote using Bluetooth HID, so no Wi-Fi or TV app is needed. It works like a keyboard and mouse, offers an air mouse and full ...

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