JVC · Android TV · 2020–2023

JVC Android TV remote app for iPhone

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

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Model years
2020–2023
Model codes
17
Markets
United Kingdom
Platform
Android TV

What works

JVC Android TV sets sold by Currys in the UK from late 2020 to 2023 run Android TV and pair with a code shown on the TV.

  • 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) or WoL (Ethernet). The TV must be in standby, not unplugged or switched off at the wall.

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 Wireless) on. It raises standby power use slightly.

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  3. Let your iPhone wake the TV over Ethernet

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

    Use WoL (Wake on LAN) instead if the TV is on a network cable.

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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

17 model codes from 2020–2023 for United Kingdom. Codes are exact for their region. ·· stands for the screen size, so LT-··CA890 covers LT-43CA890, LT-50CA890 and so on.

United Kingdom: JVC TVs are a Currys-only range in the UK. The JVC brand runs different platforms in other countries.

Model codeSeriesYearMarketSizes (in)Shipped with
LT-32CA220
Year is when Currys first listed it (archived Currys page).
CA2202023UK32Android TV
LT-40CA320
Year is when Currys first listed it (archived Currys page).
CA3202023UK40Android TV
LT-40CA330
Year is when Currys first listed it (archived Currys page). EPREL lists it on the market from February 2023.
CA3302023UK40Android TV
LT-24CA120LT-32CA120LT-39CA120
Year is when Currys first listed it (archived Currys page).
CA1202022UK24, 32, 39Android TV
LT-43CA420
Year is when Currys first listed it (archived Currys page).
CA4202022UK43Android TV
LT-32CA690
Year is when Currys first listed it (archived Currys page).
CA6902021UK32Android TV
LT-32CA790LT-40CA790LT-43CA790
Year is when Currys first listed it (archived Currys page).
CA7902021UK32, 40, 43Android TV
LT-58CA810
Year is when Currys first listed it (archived Currys page).
CA8102021UK58Android TV
LT-40CA890LT-65CA890
Year is when Currys first listed it (archived Currys page).
CA8902021UK40, 65Android TV
LT-43CA890LT-50CA890LT-55CA890
Year is when Currys first listed it (archived Currys page).
CA8902020UK43, 50, 55Android TV

How to read a JVC model number

Hover over or tap each part of the code.

JVC UK TVs sold by Currys

LT55CA890
  • LTLCD TV
  • 55Screen size in inches
  • CCurrent range prefix
  • APlatform letter: A is Android TV, F is Fire TV, R is Roku TV
  • 890Series

Inferred from Currys product titles. JVC and Currys do not publish a code guide.

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 (Wi-Fi) or WoL (Ethernet).
  2. Wake only works from standby. If the TV was switched off at the wall or unplugged, turn it on with its own remote.
The pairing code does not appear
  1. Make sure the iPhone and TV are on the same Wi-Fi network, not a guest network.
  2. Check for a system update under Settings > Device Preferences > About, restart the TV and try again.
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 JVC Android TV remote app for iPhone?

Yes. Simple TV Remote is a JVC Android TV remote app for iPhone that works with JVC 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 JVC Android TV TV?

Yes, from standby. Turn on Settings > Network & Internet > WoW (Wi-Fi) or WoL (Ethernet). The TV must be in standby, not unplugged or switched off at the wall. No app can turn on a TV that is unplugged.

Which JVC TVs run Android TV?

JVC models with CA in the code, for example LT-55CA890 or LT-32CA120. Currys product pages titled them "Android TV".

Can my iPhone turn the TV on?

Often, from standby, if WoW (Wi-Fi) or WoL (Ethernet) is on under Settings > Network & Internet. Not if the TV is unplugged or switched off at the wall.

Where do I find the model number?

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

Which JVC Android TV models work with Simple TV Remote?

JVC Android TV TVs from 2020–2023 work, including the CA890, CA690, CA790, CA810, CA120, CA420, CA220, CA320 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 JVC 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 JVC TV?

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

Can I type on my JVC 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 JVC 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

JVC TVs in the UK are sold only by Currys. Currys (DSG Retail) distributes them under licence from JVCKENWOOD.

From late 2020 to 2023, Currys sold JVC Android TV models in the CA range: the 4K CA890 and CA810, the Full HD CA790, CA420, CA320 and CA330, and the HD Ready CA690, CA120 and CA220.

Later JVC models moved to Roku TV (CR) and Fire TV (CF).

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. JVC LT-55CA890 Android TV at Currys (archived)
  2. JVC LT-32CA120 Android TV at Currys (archived)
  3. JVC LT-32CA120 instruction manual (third-party mirror of the OEM manual)
  4. JVC LT-65CA890 instruction manual (third-party mirror of the OEM manual)
  5. EPREL record for JVC LT-40CA330
  6. Currys energy label for JVC LT-40CA330
  7. Google Play supported devices
  8. Google TV
  9. Android TV Remote Service (Google Play listing: requires Android 7.0+, v7.00.956317615, updated Sep 6, 2026)
  10. Google TV Help: Cast, connect & control your TV with the Google TV app
  11. Google TV Help: Fix problems with the Google TV virtual remote
  12. Android TV Help: How Android TV services use your data
  13. Streaming Help: Use your phone as the remote for your Chromecast or Google TV Streamer
  14. Android 12 for TV release notes
  15. Android 13 for TV release notes (developer release only)
  16. Android 14 for TV release notes
  17. Android Developers Blog: Everything you need to know about Google TV and Android TV OS (May 2024)
  18. androidtvremote2 protocol reference (Apache-2.0)
  19. Home Assistant Android TV Remote integration docs (secondary: troubleshooting)
  20. Google Cast developer docs: Discovery Troubleshooting (Android TV IP address at Settings > Device > Network > WiFi > Network > Status Info)
  21. JVC LT-43CR330 Roku TV at Currys (archived)
  22. JVC LT-55CF890 Fire TV Edition at Currys (archived)

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