How to control Philips TV from your phone
Philips TVs run different systems depending on the model and year. Zorvo is designed for Philips models on Google TV, Android TV or Roku TV.
Zorvo is designed for this brand's models that run Google TV, Android TV or Roku TV. Testing on real TVs is still in progress, and other systems are not supported yet.
Before you start
- Turn the TV on. A TV in standby often cannot be found.
- Connect your phone and the TV to the same Wi-Fi network (not a guest network, not a VPN).
- Install Zorvo from Google Play and allow the nearby devices or local network permission when it asks.
Step 1: turn on phone control on the TV
- Find the system in Settings, in an About or System section.Menu names may differ by TV model and software version.
- Philips with Google TV or Android TV: nothing to switch on. A code appears when you pair.
- Philips with Roku TV: set Control by mobile apps to Default or Permissive.
- Philips on another system, such as Titan OS: not supported yet.Menu names may differ by TV model and software version.
Step 2: pair Zorvo with the TV
- Open Zorvo and pick your Philips TV in the list.
- Google TV or Android TV model: type the code shown on the TV.
- Roku TV model: no code is needed.
- Tap Volume up to test.
What you can do
- Arrow keys, OK, Back and Home
- Volume and mute
- Launch apps
- Typing with your phone keyboard
Turning the TV on from your phone
Waking from standby depends on the model and system.
Good to know
- Older Philips models with their own network protocol are not supported at this time.
- Philips TVs that run Titan OS may not be supported yet.
Questions about Philips TV
Is my Philips TV supported?
If it runs Google TV, Android TV or Roku TV, Zorvo is built for it. Run the compatibility check to see what it reports.
My Philips has Ambilight. Can the app control it?
Not currently. Zorvo controls the standard remote functions.
Already set up but it will not connect?
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Last reviewed: 2026-11-14
Zorvo is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Roku, Sony, Google, Amazon, Philips, TCL, Hisense, Xiaomi, Vizio, Panasonic or any other TV maker. All product names, logos and trademarks belong to their owners and are used only to describe compatibility. Compatibility depends on the TV model, its software version and your network. Run the in-app compatibility check to see what your TV supports.