A good minimalist remote replacement for smart TV?

by Daugdaug_

I really don’t like the remote that comes with my TV. I don’t need all unnecessary extra buttons, remote only works when pointed at the TV and unobstructed, and buttons themselves are mushy.

I tried the ShieldTV for for a bit and while the TV box itself is a bit more responsive, I’m pretty sure the remote is 90% the reason why I like it.

I’m returning the Shield TV because I don’t need gaming capabilities and spent a bit too much on it for what I use it for. But I’m hoping I could find something similar to a shield TV remote.

I tried using the shield TV remote itself on my built-in android tv but the remote isn’t optimized for it. For example, the Netflix and quick settings buttons don’t work.

cow07

https://www.oneforall.com/universal-remotes/products

The streamer remote might work for you.

NKtDpt4x

Buy an Walmart ONN box and a Shield Remote.

CrustyBatchOfNature

First thing, you need to check if your TV has bluetooth or not. Without it you will always have to point the remote at the TV for it to work. If it does have Bluetooth and you want something cheap to try out, go to WalMart and get the cheapest Onn Android TV box they have. THe FHD is usually $15 and the UHD $20. The remote in those is the Android TV Remote reference design. The buttons for Netflix and others will not work without using something like Button Mapper, but the basic controls will. If you don't like it just return it.

The remote looks like the one here .

Magicdesign

If there is an app for your TV, you might be able to use your phone. Then you won't need a physical remote. Can't get more minimalistic than that...

ixitomixi

Download the old Android TV Remote App.