The Perfect TV App

Ive been looking for, at minimum, a connection devise that could allow me to text/type input to my XBR65X810C. Finally i found even more than I had dreamed for with this do-all, fantastic app that I could download on phone or tab.

Im usually leery of unrated/unreviewed apps, but thought Id be a guinea pig for once. Best decision Ive made for this TV.

Ease of connectivity was impeccable. Ive had basic Bluetooth headsets that couldnt connect that quick. It walks you though every step with no guesswork or IP addresses lookup necessary.

1. Install/Open the app,
2. Put in your zip and cable provider,
3. Select the channels you want in the cable guide menu
4. Then it auto finds your TV (if you and your TV are hooked up to the same wifi/router like in my case),
5. Select to "register" your device to your TV via Bluetooth, and youre in.

I could control my TV immediately and you even get a notification on your TV that a new device has been registered.

You now have a TV guide, FULLY functional duplication of your physical remote, and an in-hand digital keyboard to speed up your searches. You can even power the TV on/off. Ive experience EXCEPTIONAL speed and response time from both the app itself and the app/TV connection. Its literally like having your remote in hand but with so many extras! It includes a curser/mousepad option, directional keypad, digital keyboard, swipe/flick pad and quick-access App menu to use without going to the "Discover" menu on the TV.

Its everything I wanted in an app and so much more. This is truly a quality development that further embeds Sony into the ever growing Internet-of-Things. Thank you Sony

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