Observed arrival · 2026-09-14

Free Remote, for the couch-bound emergency

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An iPhone smart-TV remote that uses the local Wi-Fi network instead of ads, subscriptions, accounts, or a lost plastic handset.

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-14 issue.

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Setup depends on the iPhone and television or streaming device sharing a local Wi-Fi network, followed by device discovery and pairing. The page limits the visible control set to volume, navigation, and playback, and names Chromecast, Google TV, Roku, Samsung, and LG webOS connections. It also says saved devices and pairing details remain on the phone, while warning that compatibility varies by model and firmware.

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