My Tivo Stream 4k updated it's remote services program, so the Android Remote Application no longer connects. Very disappointed with the new program, so if anyone has solutions for these problems, please let me know.

1. Seemingly only connects via BT and not a network connection. Even though I'm only about 10' away it does not stay connected. Also it takes longer to connect. (To be clear-two separate issues, BT disconnecting and no network connection). Very annoying to have to wait for it to connect to just FF or REW. (Edit: It was connecting via wifi network, and will connect via BT also, but I think the "Adaptive Connectivity" function on my Pixel 4a was disrupting the wifi connection. Better with it turned off, but still not perfect. And BT only still will disconnect when in range.)
2. If the phone locks with the remote program active and in focus you need to unlock the phone to use the remote app. That was the best part of the old program--avoiding the device locking. I set Smart Lock to keep the phone unlocked if connected to the Tivo Stream 4k, but since it doesn't stay connected (see #1) that doesn't work. The only other option I see is to lessen my security settings, which I don't like.
3. To launch the remote I first have to launch Google TV app and then find the remote icon in that program. I have no other use for the Google TV app, so it's just an annoying extra step. (Edit: A settings shortcut button can be added as described below. Not quite as good, but it avoids launching the Google TV app.)

If anyone has workarounds for the above it would be appreciated. About the only advantage I've found in the new system is you don't need to enter a new passcode each time the app connects via BT.

If there are no fixes to these problems I've read I can just uninstall the update on the Tivo Stream 4k. Is there a way to keep it from reinstalling the update? (Edit: Yes, uninstall the remote update on the Tivo stick and go to Play to disable automatic updates.)