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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.bouyguestelecom.remote
This is a two part app. Part one linked above is installed on your phone/tablet. Part two is installed on your Android TV device. This method adds CEC volume control, device rest mode, direct app controls. This app on an old tablet has become my go-to control on my Nvidia shield.
I'm a vivid user of Remote Android TV. Basically the official app with added functionality. You can turn on the TV and stuff with it which is one of the reasons why I prefer it.
Personally I'd give this one a chance. For the record I've nothing to do with the app but I think it's the best one at controlling your Android TV box compared to the default app usually recommended.
My generation 1 remote works fine, as does this decent app I tried just tonight: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.bouyguestelecom.remote
Nice to get the app early. Now I can finally be a yearly Prime customer without bitching.
The official Nvidia remote app sucks, been tried and used it since it was beta, they haven't fixed it or made it better. I use Remote Android TV by Innovation Lab instead as it works and has way more options: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.bouyguestelecom.remote
I never liked the "official" one. I use this one and really enjoy it. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.bouyguestelecom.remote
Has a few extra features and seems to connect better. I installed it on my wife's old S4 along with yatsee for my best case scenario.
I personally like using the Remote Android TV app from the Play Store. It has a small helper app that you need to install alongside it from the Play Store as well that will allow you to open specific apps by using your phone and pressing just a single button from within the app from your phone.
Also, there's the "official" Android TV Remote" app made by Google, but it has limited capability.
You should give this app a try instead: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.bouyguestelecom.remote
It's a total ripoff of the official Android TV Remote app, and part of the UI is in French, but somehow it works much better and is much more reliable than the official app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.bouyguestelecom.remote
Remote Android TV from Innovation Labs is basically an enhanced version of Google's Android TV Remote but adds volume buttons etc. You do not need to install their helper app.
Edit: very handy if you've already lost your remote.
I actually saw an article about this very recently, but only saved the link to the app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.bouyguestelecom.remote
Please let me know if it works well, and even if you've found the article talking about it.
Don't bother with this junk.
It works with Bluetooth off, different SSID, Shield is 5Ghz, phone on 2.4Ghz SSID and it's way faster reconnecting than official remote alp. Also it recognizes your installed apps and it shows them to you inside the app and voice search also supported: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.bouyguestelecom.remote
First pairing only: open Bluetooth on phone, connect phone on the same SSID with your Android TV device, find your device and change to whatever SSID you want after.
It does but only on Android and I switched to iOS recently. For now I use the Google Home app volume control for the SHIELD. On Android, the best remote app for my use is this one, it looks clean and has volume controls on the interface : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.bouyguestelecom.remote
Only time ours ever has an issue with this app is when it's on a different WiFi than my phone happens to be on (Mi Box on 5.4 Ghz & Phone 2.4 Ghz) maybe this is your issue as well?
Simple fix, if so.
I bought a Samsung S4 and loaded it up with an IR remote app and Android TV Remote - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.bouyguestelecom.remote
I also filled it with the apps I most like to cast with. This has solved my similar problems with out breaking the bank. I realize you are will to pay for a quality remote but I don't think we are getting to be getting one untill the new Logitech line comes out.
You can also access live channels without installing any other apps with the "Remote Android TV" app on your phone, a replacement for the Android TV Remote app. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.bouyguestelecom.remote&hl=en
It's a bit strange that you can't access it normally, as Play Movies already provides a channel.
Had similar issues with that app and ended up switching to the Remote Android TV app instead. Much better, no issues with volume. Highly recommend giving it a shot if your volume issue persists.
In the comments they mention Remote Android TV. Looks like a good alternative also.
Have you tried https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.bouyguestelecom.remote ?
Includes power button and volume buttons.
There's this one.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.bouyguestelecom.remote
It has a few extended features over the regular Google remote app.
I use https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.bouyguestelecom.remote mainly for the live channels button, but the standard Google Android TV remote app keyboard works for me as well.
The only FREE AndroidTV remote anyone has ever needed for years.
Is this one working and enough for your needs? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.bouyguestelecom.remote&hl=en_US
Otherwise, consider maybe a Logitech Harmony with the hub.
Hit and miss for me. I've had more success with this one, but still can randomly not connect.
I'd give this app a shot and see if it works.