TCL · Google TV · 2023–2026

TCL QM Mini-LED TV remote app for iPhone

Yes. Simple TV Remote controls TCL QM Mini-LED TVs from your iPhone over Wi-Fi. Check yours free, then pay $5.99 once.

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Model years
2023–2026
Model codes
51
Markets
United States, United Kingdom
Platform
Google TV

What works

TCL's US QD-Mini LED TVs (QM7, QM8, QM9, QM6K–QM9K, X11L) run Google TV, which Simple TV Remote is built for.

  • 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 > Network Standby, and Settings > System > Power and energy > Quick start (2023–2024 menu names). Wake works from standby only, not after the TV is unplugged or shut down with a long press of the power button.

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 Wi-Fi network as your iPhone

    Settings › Network & Internet

  2. Turn on Quick start

    For turn on from standby2022 models
    Settings › Device Preferences › Quick start › Enable quick start

    Needed for waking over the network. TCL notes it raises standby power use.

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  3. Turn on networked standby

    For turn on from standby2022 models
    Settings › Network & Internet

    Turn on Networked standby in the Network & Internet menu. Wake stops working if you shut the TV down by holding the power button.

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  4. Turn on Quick start

    For turn on from standby2023–2024 models
    Settings › System › Power and energy › Quick start

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  5. Turn on Network Standby

    For turn on from standby2023–2024 models
    Settings › Network & Internet › Network Standby

    Set it to On, and keep Quick start on.

    Source

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.

    Source

Models

51 model codes from 2023–2026 for United States, United Kingdom. Codes are exact for their region. ·· stands for the screen size, so ··QM850G covers 65QM850G, 75QM850G and so on.

United Kingdom: Apart from the X11L, UK TCL Mini-LED models use C-series codes such as 65C855K or 55C7K-UK. See TCL C-Series and P-Series (Google TV, UK).

Model codeSeriesYearMarketSizes (in)
85X11L98X11L
Same code in the UK.
X11L SQD-Mini LED2026UK85, 98
55QM7L65QM7L75QM7L85QM7L98QM7LQM7L2026US55, 65, 75, 85, 98
65QM8L75QM8L85QM8L98QM8LQM8L2026US65, 75, 85, 98
85RM9L98RM9L115RM9LRM9L2026US85, 98, 115
75X11L85X11L98X11LX11L SQD-Mini LED2026US75, 85, 98
50QM6K55QM6K65QM6K75QM6K85QM6K98QM6KQM6K2025US50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 98
55QM7K65QM7K75QM7K85QM7K98QM7K115QM7KQM7K2025US55, 65, 75, 85, 98, 115
65QM8K75QM8K85QM8K98QM8KQM8K2025US65, 75, 85, 98
65QM9K75QM9K85QM9K98QM9K
First TCL TVs with Google TV with Gemini.
QM9K2025US65, 75, 85, 98
55QM751G65QM751G75QM751G85QM751G98QM751GQM72024US55, 65, 75, 85, 98
65QM851G75QM851G85QM851G98QM851GQM82024US65, 75, 85, 98
115QM891GQM8 115-inch2024US115
65QM850G75QM850G85QM850G98QM850GQM82023US65, 75, 85, 98

How to read a TCL model number

Hover over or tap each part of the code.

TCL US QM, 2023–2024

65QM851G
  • 65Screen size class in inches
  • QM8Series
  • 51Generation: 50 = 2023, 51 = 2024
  • GPlatform: G = Google TV

TCL US QM, 2025 onward

75QM8K
  • 75Screen size class in inches
  • QM8Series
  • KYear letter: K = 2025, L = 2026

The L reading is inferred from TCL's 2026 launch dates.

Troubleshooting

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

The TV doesn't show up in the app
  1. Make sure the iPhone and TV are on the same Wi-Fi network, not a guest network.
  2. Check the TV's connection in Settings > Network & Internet.
  3. Restart the TV, then try again.
The app can't turn the TV on
  1. Turn on Quick start and Network Standby (see setup).
  2. Turn the TV off with a short press of the power button. A long press that shuts the TV down disables network wake.
  3. Wake doesn't work if the TV was unplugged.
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 TCL QM Mini-LED TV remote app for iPhone?

Yes. Simple TV Remote is a TCL QM Mini-LED TV remote app for iPhone that works with TCL QM Mini-LED TVs running Google 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 TCL QM Mini-LED TV?

Yes, from standby. Turn on Settings > Network & Internet > Network Standby, and Settings > System > Power and energy > Quick start (2023–2024 menu names). Wake works from standby only, not after the TV is unplugged or shut down with a long press of the power button. No app can turn on a TV that is unplugged.

Does Gemini change anything?

Google TV with Gemini is still Google TV and keeps the same remote service.

Where do I find the model number?

On a Google TV, open Settings > System > About and look for Model. It's also on the label on the back of the TV, often near the ports.

Can the app turn my TV on?

From standby, if Quick start and Network Standby are on. Not after the TV was unplugged.

Which TCL QM Mini-LED models work with Simple TV Remote?

TCL QM Mini-LED TVs from 2023–2026 work, including the QM8, QM7, QM8 115-inch, QM6K, QM7K, QM8K, QM9K, X11L SQD-Mini LED series sold in United States and United Kingdom. Search for your exact model code in the table on this page.

How do I connect my iPhone to a TCL QM Mini-LED 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 TCL TV?

Open Settings > System > About. Look for Model. On UK models, Product Information shows it too. It’s also on the label on the back of the TV.

Can I type on my TCL QM Mini-LED 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 TCL 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

TCL's QM line is its US premium range with QD-Mini LED backlights. It started with the 2023 QM8 and grew to the QM6K, QM7K, QM8K and QM9K in 2025 and the SQD-Mini LED X11L, QM7L and QM8L in 2026.

All of these run Google TV. From the 2025 QM9K, TCL ships Google TV with Gemini.

Google TV includes the Android TV Remote Service, which Simple TV Remote uses to pair with an on-screen code.

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. TCL: 2023 premium TV models
  2. TCL: 2024 QD-Mini LED TVs
  3. TCL: 115-inch QM8
  4. TCL: QM6K
  5. TCL: QM7K
  6. TCL: QM8K
  7. TCL: QM9K with Google TV with Gemini
  8. TCL: X11L at CES 2026
  9. TCL: 2026 SQD-Mini LED lineup
  10. TCL UK: 85X11L
  11. TCL US product catalog
  12. TCL C745/C845 user manual (Australia)
  13. TCL UK C635K user manual
  14. TCL: Find your model number
  15. Google TV
  16. Android TV Remote Service (Google Play listing: requires Android 7.0+, v7.00.956317615, updated Sep 6, 2026)
  17. Google TV Help: Cast, connect & control your TV with the Google TV app
  18. Google TV Help: Fix problems with the Google TV virtual remote
  19. Android TV Help: How Android TV services use your data
  20. Streaming Help: Use your phone as the remote for your Chromecast or Google TV Streamer
  21. Android 12 for TV release notes
  22. Android 13 for TV release notes (developer release only)
  23. Android 14 for TV release notes
  24. Android Developers Blog: Everything you need to know about Google TV and Android TV OS (May 2024)
  25. androidtvremote2 protocol reference (Apache-2.0)
  26. Home Assistant Android TV Remote integration docs (secondary: troubleshooting)
  27. Google Cast developer docs: Discovery Troubleshooting (Android TV IP address at Settings > Device > Network > WiFi > Network > Status Info)
  28. TCL USA
  29. TCL USA press releases
  30. TCL: First televisions with Android TV in the US
  31. TCL: 5-Series and 6-Series with Google TV
  32. TCL: 2023 TV models with Fire TV
  33. TCL UK
  34. TCL UK support: 43RP620K Roku TV

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