Hitachi · Android TV · 2021
Hitachi Android TV remote app for iPhone
Yes. Simple TV Remote controls Hitachi Android TV sets from your iPhone over Wi-Fi. Check yours free, then pay $5.99 once.
- Model years
- 2021
- Model codes
- 3
- Markets
- United Kingdom
- Platform
- Android TV
What works
The Hitachi HAK6150UH 4K sets sold by Argos in the UK 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 Wow (Wi-Fi) or Wol (Ethernet) in Settings > Network & Internet > Other options. 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.
Connect the TV to the same network as your iPhone
Let your iPhone wake the TV over Wi-Fi
Let your iPhone wake the TV over Ethernet
In the app
Pairing takes about a minute, once per TV.
Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network
Guest networks and Wi-Fi with device isolation block local control.
Open Simple TV Remote and pick your TV
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.
Let the TV 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.
Find the TV's IP address (older Android TV menus)
Google documents this menu for Android TV; newer Google TV menus may differ.
Models
3 model codes from 2021 for United Kingdom. Codes are exact for their region. ·· stands for the screen size, so ··HAK6150UH covers 43HAK6150UH, 50HAK6150UH and so on.
| Model code | Series | Year | Market | Sizes (in) | Shipped with | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43HAK6150UH50HAK6150UH55HAK6150UH Argos 897/9951 (43"), 945/8990 (50"), 934/6552 (55"). Year not confirmed: Argos lists these in the same catalogue edition as Bush's 2021 Android TVs. Android TV confirmed in the 43" and 55" manuals. | HAK6150 | 2021 | UK | 43, 50, 55 | Android TV | ||
| No models match. Try fewer letters, or clear the filters. | |||||||
Troubleshooting
Most problems come from the network or one TV setting. Start at the top.
The TV doesn't appear in the app
- Make sure your iPhone and TV are on the same Wi-Fi network, not a guest network.
- Allow Local Network access for Simple TV Remote in iPhone Settings > Privacy & Security > Local Network.
- Restart the TV: unplug it, wait 10 seconds, and plug it back in.
- 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
- Turn the TV on and leave it on the home screen; the code only shows while the screen is on.
- On the TV, update Android TV Remote Service: open Google Play on the TV, search for "Android TV Remote Service" and choose Update.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- Wake works only from standby. A TV that was unplugged or switched off at the wall can't be woken over Wi-Fi.
- Turn on your TV maker's network standby setting. See your TV's page for the exact menu path.
- 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.
- 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
- Turn on HDMI-CEC on your TV and on any soundbar or receiver in between.
- On the streamer, set Settings > Remotes & Accessories > Set up remote buttons > Volume control to "Auto (CEC)".
Questions
Is there a Hitachi Android TV remote app for iPhone?
Yes. Simple TV Remote is a Hitachi Android TV remote app for iPhone that works with Hitachi 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 Hitachi Android TV TV?
Yes, from standby. Turn on Wow (Wi-Fi) or Wol (Ethernet) in Settings > Network & Internet > Other options. 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 Hitachi TVs run Android TV?
The HAK6150UH series: 43HAK6150UH, 50HAK6150UH and 55HAK6150UH. Other Hitachi UK models we found do not.
Where do I find the model number?
Go to Settings > Device Preferences > About, or check the label on the back of the TV.
Which Hitachi Android TV models work with Simple TV Remote?
Hitachi Android TV TVs from 2021 work, including the HAK6150 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 Hitachi 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 Hitachi TV?
Open Settings > Device Preferences > About. It’s also on the label on the back of the TV.
Can I type on my Hitachi 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 Hitachi 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
Hitachi UK TV manuals name Hitachi Europe Ltd as manufacturer and importer, and Argos sells and supports the range. The HAK6150UH series (43, 50 and 55 inches) runs Android TV.
Other Hitachi models listed by Argos, such as the HK, HL, HE and HB ranges, are sold as Freeview smart TVs, not Android TV.
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.
- Argos support: Hitachi 43HAK6150UH
- Hitachi 43HAK6150UH instruction manual (Argos)
- Hitachi 55HAK6150UH instruction manual (Argos)
- Argos support: Hitachi 50HAK6150UH
- Google TV
- Android TV Remote Service (Google Play listing: requires Android 7.0+, v7.00.956317615, updated Sep 6, 2026)
- Google TV Help: Cast, connect & control your TV with the Google TV app
- Google TV Help: Fix problems with the Google TV virtual remote
- Android TV Help: How Android TV services use your data
- Streaming Help: Use your phone as the remote for your Chromecast or Google TV Streamer
- Android 12 for TV release notes
- Android 13 for TV release notes (developer release only)
- Android 14 for TV release notes
- Android Developers Blog: Everything you need to know about Google TV and Android TV OS (May 2024)
- androidtvremote2 protocol reference (Apache-2.0)
- Home Assistant Android TV Remote integration docs (secondary: troubleshooting)
- Google Cast developer docs: Discovery Troubleshooting (Android TV IP address at Settings > Device > Network > WiFi > Network > Status Info)
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