TV Remote – Universal Control
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TV Remote – Universal Control
My experience has been pretty much the same—one minute the official app is perfect, and the next it’s like it forgets my Roku even exists. I went down the rabbit hole of trying third-party apps and found a couple that are surprisingly solid. One I keep coming back to is “TV Remote – Universal Control” on iOS. It’s not flawless, but at least it connects and stays connected, which is more than I can say for the Roku app lately.
I also stumbled across this guide that helped me figure out why the original app wasn’t working: Roku Remote App Not Working. Turns out, my phone had jumped onto a guest Wi-Fi network without me noticing, and that was messing with the connectivity. After reading that, I started checking network settings more carefully. Honestly, it’s worth a read if you haven’t gone through it yet. It explains a few workarounds, including how to manually connect the app via IP address if needed. Still, having a backup app has been a lifesaver when the main one flakes out.
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