Remote for Samsung for Android

I loved the old version of this app, then they revamped it and removed some valuable features, namely the dedicated buttons for home, back and volume that were attached to the touchpad remote mode, giving me the exact same controls I use on my physical remote. They were replaced with a cumbersome gesture system that I found unintuitive and usually required using two hands to accomplish. The older version could always be simply operated with one hand. Since then, they have implemented a custom toolbar system in the touchpad mode which addresses the lack of dedicated home and back buttons for me (and also offers 50+ other buttons to choose from). No Vol+ or Vol- buttons in those toolbar options yet, but I have requested it. I also think the toolbar needs to be moved to the bottom of the screen. This would be the more ergonomic way to use the app and replicate the old layout (that I got really used to for the last few years). Lastly, being able to disable the gestures would makes sense to me, if for any reason because one of them conflicts with a particular motion the TV expects for a different function. I’m upgrading my former 2-star review to 4-star in light of the changes. Definitely can be a 5-star app again, we’ll see what future updates bring.

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At first I was in love with this app because I had lost my remote a long time ago and this app was so useful! Then it just wouldn’t connect to my TV. I’ve tried multiple times to reconnect and it just won’t.

Everyone wants money or have intrusive ads. This app doesn’t. The adds are at the bottom of the screen and don’t interfere with remote operations.

My husband has claimed ownership of our remote. I must not dwell in my sorrow. Imagine his surprise when the channel was changed while he was “resting his eyes during commercials” aka asleep!! It was a glorious moment!! 😂