Recommended Universal remote/apps for iOS and Philips Android TV?

by JWTJacknife

I just got a Philips 55PUS7406/12 with Android TV 10. Unfortunately, it doesn't want to talk to my Harmony Elite hub remote, so I'm trying to find a way to control it through my iPhone. Unfortunately, the Android Remote app for iOS isn't finding my TV, Philips's own remote app isn't finding my TV, a universal remote control app I saw recommended isn't finding my TV, and Google Home finds my TV but doesn't control it at all.

I saw a recommendation to downgrade the Android TV remote handling application on the TV to version 4.7 or something like that, but unfortunately, I can only downgrade as far as version 5.0 (I think).

Alternatively, are there any decent universal remotes available in Europe that can control both a 2021-vintage Philips Android TV and an Xbox One?

ETA: found that a One-For-All Evolve seems to do the trick for a universal remote, and still hunting for app-based solutions. Thanks for the advice.

juzmafia

Latest Google Home v2.48 app for iOS has been updated with the new remote feature.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-home/id680819774

cow07

What kind of Harmony remote? Just one of the older IR ones?

http://www.sofabaton.com/ would be a multi-device universal remote.

https://www.oneforall.com/universal-remotes/urc7935-streamer-remote this one here says it works with Xbox but more limited and streamlined

Deadpool-fan-466

Uninstall the Android remote app for iOS & get the Google Home app (version 2.48)

Guraytos

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/android-tv/id1078761166

For me is the best on appstore. Works flawlessly on many android tvs, mi stick.

Jasong222

I'm a bit fan of the Inteset 422 programmable.

+/-'s:

It's IR

Controls 4 main devices, individual buttons for an unlimited number. (I use mine for: Nvidia Shield, Sony Bravia TV (AndroidTV), Vizio Soundbar, Xbox One, plus I have individual buttons for my Philips Hue sync box).

Works with device codes but can also be programmed

Universal buttons (like volume)

Can do macros

It's 'mushy' remote, not 'clicky' like the Amazon fire remote, for example.

Anyway, check it out. I'm a huge fan. (No affiliation to the company)

PR0CE551NG

Buy a $50 android phone, use it as a remote and cast device. Keep it on the coffee table.