Lost or broken Philips TV remote — what you can do
Good news: Philips TVs confirm a new phone with a PIN on the screen. You type it in NoStrings, so no remote is needed, even the first time. This covers Philips Android TV and Google TV models (2016 and newer) and Saphi models (2016 and newer). Newer Titan OS models (2024+) use the same connection as far as we know, so they should work; tell us if yours doesn't. Philips support is new but fully supported, not beta.
Connect without the remote
- Make sure the TV is on and connected to the same Wi-Fi router as your iPhone (not a guest network). Turn VPN off on the iPhone.
- Install NoStrings, open it and allow Local Network access when the iPhone asks.
- Tap your Philips TV in the list.
- The TV shows a PIN. Type it in the app. Done.
If the TV asks to confirm
The PIN is the confirmation, so there's nothing to press on the TV. If the PIN disappears before you finish typing, just connect again to get a new one.
Turn the TV on
NoStrings can switch the TV on over Wi-Fi. Turn this on once: Settings → Wireless and networks → Wired or Wi-Fi → Switch on with Wi-Fi (WoWLAN). The app also shows whether the TV is on.
From the iPhone you get the remote keys and the TV's apps.
Keep in mind: you do this only once. After the first connection the TV remembers your iPhone, and the app connects by itself every time you open it. No remote needed again.
Questions
My Philips runs Titan OS. Will it work?
It should: as far as we know it uses the same connection. If it doesn't, write to support@nostringsremote.com with the model.
The app can't find my Philips.
Check that both are on the same router (not a guest network), VPN is off, and Local Network access is allowed for NoStrings in iPhone Settings.
Which Philips TVs work?
Android TV and Google TV models from 2016 on, and Saphi models from 2016 on. Titan OS models should work too.
The basic remote (power, volume, channels, arrows, Home, Back, playback) is free: no subscription, no ads, no account. Pro is a one-time purchase that adds the keyboard, touchpad, TV apps, photos on the TV, widgets, Apple Watch and Siri.
Get NoStrings on the App Store
Still stuck? Write to us: support@nostringsremote.com