I went through that same frustrating remote app phase last year. I actually landed on Eltima’s app a few months ago and stuck with it because it finally gave me some peace of mind, especially after battling with apps that freeze halfway through typing a YouTube search. 😅 What sold me was the on-screen keyboard. I know that sounds minor, but it’s shockingly responsive compared to what I was used to—especially when typing into Netflix or Plex. The layout is modeled after the Roku remote, which I initially thought would be limiting, but it’s actually pretty intuitive and works well across both Android and LG TVs in my house.
What’s also cool is that you don’t need to do crazy configurations—it just detects your devices over Wi-Fi. Sure, it’s not perfect (sometimes takes a second to wake my Shield TV), but overall it's the smoothest experience I’ve had so far. Here’s the link in case you want to see more of what it offers: How to Use iPhone as Roku Remote
Curious what others are using too—still open to better options if they exist!
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