this post was submitted on 19 Dec 2023
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Each TV brand basically has its own proprietary control scheme, so even if you find an app, it might not support your specific TV model.
Do you mind sharing the specific TV model you're looking to control?
Yes, no problem at all. It's a TCL P735 tv running the Google TV OS.
I did find non-FOSS remote options in the playstore but they are all riddled with ads and are asking for too many unnecessary permission imo.
TIA
if it's an android tv there should be a lot of options.
even if none of them are foss you should still be able to use the discontinued android remote app. It's not foss but it's not too bloated either (it just does it's job)
I looked for this 'android remote app' but a lot of options came up when searching for it. Would you be able to tell me the name of the developer please, or send me a direct download link? Thanks in advance!
yeah Google removed it and merged it into android tv/movies app but you can still sideload the old one (you can find it online)
Thanks! I think I found it online but whichever apk I download throws an error message 'this app is not compatible with your phone' when trying to install it. I'll keep looking for one that works 👍🏻.
are you running android 14? then you're out of luck ¯_(ツ)_/¯