Bush · Android TV · 2021

Bush Android TV remote app for iPhone

Yes. Simple TV Remote controls Bush Android TV sets from your iPhone over Wi-Fi. Check yours free, then pay $5.99 once.

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Model years
2021
Model codes
3
Markets
United Kingdom
Platform
Android TV

What works

Three Bush TVs sold by Argos in 2021 run Android TV: the 24-inch HA24H4212LEKB, the 32-inch HA32H4232LEKB and the 42-inch HA42U5232MEKB.

  • Navigation and OK
  • Volume and mute
  • KeyboardSome apps, like YouTube, use their own keyboard and ignore typed text.
  • Open apps
  • Turn off
  • Turn on from standbyTurn on Settings > Network & Internet > Wow (Wi-Fi). The TV must be in standby, not unplugged or switched off at the wall. The manual says Wol (Ethernet) does not wake it for Google Home.

On your TV

Turn these on once with your TV remote. Menu names can differ slightly by year and region.

  1. Connect the TV to the same network as your iPhone

    Settings › Network & Internet

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  2. Let your iPhone wake the TV over Wi-Fi

    For turn on from standby
    Settings › Network & Internet › Wow

    Turn Wow (Wake on Wi-Fi network) on. Bush's manual says Google Home wake works only with Wow, not Wol, so use Wi-Fi if you want wake.

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In the app

Pairing takes about a minute, once per TV.

  1. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network

    Guest networks and Wi-Fi with device isolation block local control.

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  2. Open Simple TV Remote and pick your TV

  3. Type the code shown on your TV

    The TV shows a short code the first time you connect. After that, the app reconnects without a code.

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  4. Let the TV turn on from standby

    For turn on from standby

    Look for your TV maker's network standby setting (for example Sony "Remote start" or TCL "Screenless service"). Your TV's page lists the exact menu path.

Can’t find your TV? Add it by IP address

If your TV doesn’t show up in the app, tap “Can’t find it?” and type the TV’s IP address. Here’s where the TV shows it.

  1. Find the TV's IP address (older Android TV menus)

    Settings › Device › Network › WiFi › Your Wi-Fi network › Status Info

    Google documents this menu for Android TV; newer Google TV menus may differ.

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Models

3 model codes from 2021 for United Kingdom. Codes are exact for their region.

Model codeSeriesYearMarketSizes (in)Shipped with
HA24H4212LEKB
Argos 923/0888. Declaration of conformity dated May 2021.
HA24H42122021UK24Android TV
HA32H4232LEKB
Argos 923/0967.
HA32H42322021UK32Android TV
HA42U5232MEKB
Argos 923/0981. Argos titles it a "Freeview TV"; its declaration of conformity (October 2021) calls it "BUSH 42\" UHD ANDROID TV".
HA42U52322021UK42Android TV

Troubleshooting

Most problems come from the network or one TV setting. Start at the top.

The TV does not turn on from your iPhone
  1. Check Settings > Network & Internet and turn on Wow.
  2. Connect over Wi-Fi rather than Ethernet if you want wake to work.
  3. Wake only works from standby, not when the TV is unplugged or switched off at the wall.
The TV doesn't appear in the app
  1. Make sure your iPhone and TV are on the same Wi-Fi network, not a guest network.
  2. Allow Local Network access for Simple TV Remote in iPhone Settings > Privacy & Security > Local Network.
  3. Restart the TV: unplug it, wait 10 seconds, and plug it back in.
  4. Check that the TV is a Google TV or Android TV. TVs with only Chromecast built-in can't be controlled this way.
No pairing code shows on the TV
  1. Turn the TV on and leave it on the home screen; the code only shows while the screen is on.
  2. On the TV, update Android TV Remote Service: open Google Play on the TV, search for "Android TV Remote Service" and choose Update.
  3. If it still fails, go to Settings > Apps > Show system apps > Android TV Remote Service and choose Force stop, then Clear storage. Then pair again.
The app asks to pair again every time
  1. Clear the storage of Android TV Remote Service on the TV (Settings > Apps > Show system apps > Android TV Remote Service > Clear storage), restart the TV and pair once more.
  2. Give the TV a fixed address in your router so it doesn't change after a power cut.
The TV won't turn on from the app
  1. Wake works only from standby. A TV that was unplugged or switched off at the wall can't be woken over Wi-Fi.
  2. Turn on your TV maker's network standby setting. See your TV's page for the exact menu path.
  3. On Android TV 14 sets, a low-power energy mode may turn the network off in standby. Choose a mode that keeps the network on.
  4. If the TV uses Ethernet, try Wi-Fi, or the other way round. Some TVs only wake on one of them.
Volume doesn't change on a Chromecast, Google TV Streamer or SHIELD
  1. Turn on HDMI-CEC on your TV and on any soundbar or receiver in between.
  2. On the streamer, set Settings > Remotes & Accessories > Set up remote buttons > Volume control to "Auto (CEC)".

Questions

Is there a Bush Android TV remote app for iPhone?

Yes. Simple TV Remote is a Bush Android TV remote app for iPhone that works with Bush Android TV sets running Android TV. It pairs over your home Wi-Fi and sends real commands in a free check, so you know it works on your exact TV before you pay $5.99, once.

Can my iPhone turn on a Bush Android TV TV?

Yes, from standby. Turn on Settings > Network & Internet > Wow (Wi-Fi). The TV must be in standby, not unplugged or switched off at the wall. The manual says Wol (Ethernet) does not wake it for Google Home. No app can turn on a TV that is unplugged.

Is my Bush TV an Android TV?

Only if the model code starts with HA, for example HA32H4232LEKB, or the home screen says Android TV. Most other Bush TVs use a different system.

Can my iPhone turn the TV on?

Often, from standby, if Wow is on under Settings > Network & Internet and the TV is on Wi-Fi. Not if it is unplugged or switched off at the wall.

Where do I find the model number?

Go to Settings > Device Preferences > About > Model, or check the label on the back of the TV.

Which Bush Android TV models work with Simple TV Remote?

Bush Android TV TVs from 2021 work, including the HA24H4212, HA32H4232, HA42U5232 series sold in United Kingdom. Search for your exact model code in the table on this page.

How do I connect my iPhone to a Bush Android TV TV?

Put your iPhone and TV on the same Wi-Fi, open Simple TV Remote and pick your TV. Type the code the TV shows once, and the app remembers it.

Where is the model number on a Bush TV?

Open Settings > Device Preferences > About > Model. It’s also on the label on the back of the TV.

Can I type on my Bush Android TV TV from my iPhone?

Yes, in most search boxes. Some apps, like YouTube, use their own keyboard and ignore typed text.

Why can’t the app find my Bush TV?

Make sure the TV is on and on the same Wi-Fi as your iPhone, not a guest network, and turn off any VPN on your iPhone. If it still doesn’t show up, restart the TV and your router, then check Settings > Privacy & Security > Local Network on your iPhone.

Do I need an IR blaster or extra hardware?

No. Simple TV Remote talks to your TV over your home Wi-Fi. iPhones have no infrared, so TVs without a network connection can’t be controlled.

About these TVs

In 2021, Argos sold three Bush Android TV models. Argos is named as the manufacturer on their declarations of conformity.

Other Bush TVs use different systems: a built-in smart system with Freeview Play on most DLED and QLED models, TiVo OS on 2024 and 2025 models, and Fire TV on 2026 models. Simple TV Remote supports only the Android TV models.

Sources

Every compatibility fact on this page comes from these sources. Dates show when we last checked each one. How we build the TV list.

  1. Argos support: Bush HA32H4232LEKB
  2. Bush HA32H4232LEKB instruction manual (Argos)
  3. Bush HA24H4212LEKB instruction manual (Argos)
  4. Bush HA42U5232MEKB instruction manual (Argos)
  5. Bush HA24H4212LEKB declaration of conformity (Argos)
  6. Google TV
  7. Android TV Remote Service (Google Play listing: requires Android 7.0+, v7.00.956317615, updated Sep 6, 2026)
  8. Google TV Help: Cast, connect & control your TV with the Google TV app
  9. Google TV Help: Fix problems with the Google TV virtual remote
  10. Android TV Help: How Android TV services use your data
  11. Streaming Help: Use your phone as the remote for your Chromecast or Google TV Streamer
  12. Android 12 for TV release notes
  13. Android 13 for TV release notes (developer release only)
  14. Android 14 for TV release notes
  15. Android Developers Blog: Everything you need to know about Google TV and Android TV OS (May 2024)
  16. androidtvremote2 protocol reference (Apache-2.0)
  17. Home Assistant Android TV Remote integration docs (secondary: troubleshooting)
  18. Google Cast developer docs: Discovery Troubleshooting (Android TV IP address at Settings > Device > Network > WiFi > Network > Status Info)
  19. Argos support: Bush 50USF26 Fire TV
  20. Argos support: Bush 65USF26 Fire TV

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