I've finally found an Android TV remote that is easy to use - and it's free

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ZDNET's key takeaways

  • Bluetooth Remote is the simplest TV remote app I've used.
  • This app is free, well-designed, and reliable.
  • Never worry about a lost remote or dead batteries again.

I cannot tell you how many times I've picked up a new TV remote and thought, "Well, this is poorly designed."

Or, just the other day, I realized the AAA batteries in my TV remote were dead… and I had no spares lying around. Given the state of smart TVs, there are no physical buttons that allow you to turn the TV on/off, navigate the menu, and enjoy a bit of mindlessness.

When that happened, I grabbed my phone, hoping I could find a remote app that would work. My search led me to Bluetooth Remote. I was skeptical. I'd tried remote apps for various TVs before, but never...

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