A:Answer Hi SONYB, the TV uses TV SideView that allows you to control the TV using the remote device. Please check the link for more details: https://us.en.kb.sony.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/70335/p/61659,62766,96118,96372/c/65,66/kw/tv%20sideview%20app and https://us.en.kb.sony.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/33521/p/61659,62766,96118,96372/c/65,66/kw/tv%20sideview%20app. ~Erin