no remote icon via Google Home for Google TV

Udayaraja1 — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 17:19:15 GMT

I have a Pixel 7a with the "Google Home" app, paired to a (TCL - 55" Class 4 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Android TV
Model: 55S434). I recently ran a factory reset on said TCL- After this; within the "Google Home" app, there is no longer a remote control icon/option. Previously there was, so if I couldn't find the remote that came with the TV I could use my phone as a backup. I uninstalled/reinstalled "Google Home" app, no change-

I did some quick searching and found a suggestion to download the "Google TV" app; I did so but still didn't see a remote control option.

*I know there are 3rd party apps for this; but they are filled with ads and I'd rather use a Google app if I can- anyone have any ideas on what I can do/try next?

Re: no remote icon via Google Home for Google TV

Udayaraja1 — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 18:06:08 GMT

figured it out, needed to update software- found instructions here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidTV/comments/pzpi3n/the_new_remote_is_not_regionlocked/

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