Panasonic · Android TV · 2021–2023

Panasonic Android TV remote app for iPhone

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Model years
2021–2023
Model codes
35
Markets
United Kingdom
Platform
Android TV

What works

Panasonic's UK Android TV models from 2021 to 2023 (JX800, LX800, LX650, MX650, MZ700, MZ800 and others) use the same Google remote service as other Android TV sets.

  • 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 > Remote start via Wi-Fi (or Remote start via LAN for Ethernet). Works from standby only, not after the TV is switched off at the mains.

On your TV

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

  1. Put your iPhone and TV on the same network

    Connect the TV to the same Wi-Fi network (or the same router by Ethernet) as your iPhone.

  2. Let your phone turn the TV on

    For turn on from standby
    Settings › Network & Internet › Remote start via Wi-Fi

    Turn on Remote start via Wi-Fi, or Remote start via LAN if the TV uses an Ethernet cable. Panasonic notes this can raise standby power use. Only needed if you want to turn the TV on from your iPhone.

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  3. Type the code shown on your TV

    The first time Simple TV Remote connects, the TV shows a code. Type it on your iPhone once.

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

35 model codes from 2021–2023 for United Kingdom. Codes are exact for their region. ·· stands for the screen size, so TX-··JX800B covers TX-40JX800B, TX-50JX800B and so on.

United Kingdom: The UK got Android TV versions of models that ran Google TV in some European countries in 2023, for example the MZ800.

United States: Panasonic announced Google TV models for the US in 2026 (W85C and W87C), sold through SKYWORTH USA. Exact model codes are not confirmed yet, so they are not listed here.

Model codeSeriesYearMarketSizes (in)Shipped with
TX-24MS480BTX-32MS480B
HD model.
MS4802023UK24, 32Android TV
TX-32MS490BTX-40MS490B
HD model.
MS4902023UK32, 40Android TV
TX-43MX650BTX-50MX650BTX-55MX650BTX-65MX650BMX6502023UK43, 50, 55, 65Android TV
TX-42MZ700BTX-48MZ700BTX-55MZ700BTX-65MZ700B
OLED.
MZ7002023UK42, 48, 55, 65Android TV
TX-42MZ800BTX-48MZ800BTX-55MZ800BTX-65MZ800B
OLED. Sold with Google TV in some European countries; the UK model is listed as Android TV.
MZ8002023UK42, 48, 55, 65Android TV
TX-24LS480B
24-inch HD model.
LS4802022UK—Android TV
TX-32LS490B
32-inch HD model.
LS4902022UK—Android TV
TX-43LX650BTX-50LX650BTX-55LX650BTX-65LX650B
Also sold with a BZ suffix (for example TX-55LX650BZ).
LX6502022UK43, 50, 55, 65Android TV
TX-43LX660BTX-50LX660BTX-55LX660BTX-65LX660BLX6602022UK43, 50, 55, 65Android TV
TX-43LX800BTX-50LX800BTX-55LX800BTX-65LX800BTX-75LX800BLX8002022UK43, 50, 55, 65, 75Android TV
TX-40JX800BTX-50JX800BTX-58JX800BTX-65JX800B
Also sold with a BZ suffix (for example TX-65JX800BZ).
JX8002021UK40, 50, 58, 65Android TV

How to read a Panasonic model number

Hover over or tap each part of the code.

UK Panasonic Android TV models

TX-55LX800B
  • TX-Panasonic TV (UK and Europe)
  • 55Screen size in inches
  • LModel year: J 2021, L 2022, M 2023
  • XPanel type: X 4K LCD, Z OLED, S HD LCD
  • 800Series
  • BUK model (BZ is a UK variant)

Troubleshooting

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

The TV doesn't show a code
  1. Check that your iPhone and the TV are on the same Wi-Fi network.
  2. Make sure the TV is on and showing the Android TV home screen.
  3. Restart the TV by holding the power button on the TV, then try again.
The app can't turn the TV on
  1. Turn on Settings > Network & Internet > Remote start via Wi-Fi (or via LAN).
  2. Turn the TV off with the remote, not with the mains power switch.
  3. Panasonic notes that this feature may not work in some network conditions. An Ethernet connection can help.
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 Panasonic Android TV remote app for iPhone?

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

Yes, from standby. Turn on Settings > Network & Internet > Remote start via Wi-Fi (or Remote start via LAN for Ethernet). Works from standby only, not after the TV is switched off at the mains. No app can turn on a TV that is unplugged.

Is my Panasonic an Android TV?

Check the model number. UK models ending in JX800, LX800, LX650, LX660, MX650, MZ700 or MZ800 (plus B or BZ) run Android TV. You can also check Settings > Device Preferences > About > Model / Version on the TV.

Is the Panasonic MZ800 Google TV or Android TV?

In the UK, Panasonic lists the MZ800 as Android TV. Reviewers report that some European MZ800 models shipped with Google TV. Either way it uses the same remote service.

Can I turn my Panasonic Android TV on from my iPhone?

Only if Remote start via Wi-Fi or Remote start via LAN is on, and only from standby.

Which Panasonic Android TV models work with Simple TV Remote?

Panasonic Android TV TVs from 2021–2023 work, including the JX800, LX800, LX650, LX660, LS480, LS490, MX650, MZ700 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 Panasonic 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 Panasonic TV?

Open Menu > Help > Device information. The Help menu also shows the software version. It’s also on the label on the back of the TV.

Can I type on my Panasonic 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 Panasonic 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

Panasonic sold a small number of Android TV models in the UK alongside its own My Home Screen TVs. Panasonic's UK product security statements list the 2021 JX800, the 2022 LX800, LX650, LX660, LS480 and LS490, and the 2023 MX650, MZ700, MZ800, MS480 and MS490 as Android TV.

These TVs have Google's Android TV home screen, Google Play and Chromecast built in. Simple TV Remote connects to them the same way as to other Android TV and Google TV sets: the TV shows a code once and you type it on your iPhone.

Panasonic's manual for the JX800 puts the wake settings under Settings > Network & Internet as Remote start via Wi-Fi and Remote start via LAN.

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. Panasonic UK Product Security statements by model year (Android TV model groups)
  2. Panasonic UK statement of compliance: Panasonic AndroidTV (JX/LX800B)
  3. Panasonic UK statement of compliance: Panasonic Android TV (LX650/660, MX650, MZ700/800, LS/MS480/490)
  4. Panasonic eHELP, TX-65JX800B (Remote start via Wi-Fi / LAN; Model / Version)
  5. Panasonic UK firmware downloads, 2021 models
  6. FlatpanelsHD: Panasonic 2023 TVs; MZ800 with Google TV in Europe (secondary)
  7. Panasonic TV 2026 US line-up (PR Newswire): W85C and W87C with Google TV
  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. Panasonic TV firmware downloads by region and year
  22. Panasonic North America: return to the US with Fire TV built in (September 4, 2024)
  23. Panasonic EU newsroom: 2026 European line-up
  24. Panasonic TV-65Z95AP owner's manual (model label location)
  25. Panasonic eHELP, TC-55/65FZ1000 and FZ950 (Help menu)
  26. FlatpanelsHD: Panasonic's first Android TVs in Europe (secondary)

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