Utilities v2.1.4
Does TV Remote work on iPhone Duo?
It works, but with black bars. TV Remote 2.1.4 is built with the iOS 26.2 SDK, so iPhone Duo runs it in a phone-sized window on the inner display.
At a glance
- Inner display (7.6″)
- Black bars
- Outer display (5.4″)
- Works normally
- Built with
- iOS 26.2 SDK
- Version 2.1.4, read Oct 25, 2026
- iPad version
- Yes
- Layout already handles big screens
- Latest version
- v2.1.4
- Sep 28, 2026
- Duo in release notes
- Not yet
About TV Remote
TV Remote is made by EVOLLY.APP and first came out on the App Store in November 2020. It has 631,388 ratings on the US App Store, averaging 4.4 stars. Version 2.1.4 came out on Sep 28, 2026 and needs iOS 15.0 or later. It's free to download. Among the 30 utilities & lifestyle apps we track on the US App Store, 9 already fill the inner display, 3 are partly adapted and 18 still show black bars. By number of ratings, TV Remote is #17 of them.
From its App Store listing:
TV Remote is the ultimate solution for controlling your Smart TV from the comfort of your phone. With its easy-to-use interface and compatibility with various TV brands such as Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, FireTV, AndroidTV, Vizio, and Hisense, this app lets you take charge of your TV viewing experience. You can connect your device to your TV via WIFI, and enjoy full control of your TV functions, incl…
On the inner display
Apps built with older SDKs are placed in a phone-sized safe area on a black background. Everything works; you just don't get the bigger screen.
In Split View
iPhone Duo is the first iPhone that can show two apps side by side, and every app takes part — including TV Remote. Open it on the inner display, then add a second app next to it. You can save the pair and come back to it later.
Duo-specific features
None confirmed yet. Duo-specific features include side toolbars, layouts that react to the fold, and content on the outer display while the app is open inside.
Evidence & history
App build,
Version 2.1.4 is built with the iOS 26.2 SDK
Apple runs apps built with the iOS 26 SDK or earlier in a phone-sized window on the inner display.
- : Not confirmed yet → Black bars — built with the iOS 26.2 SDK
Latest release notes
Version 2.1.4 · Sep 28, 2026
In this update, we’ve polished the UI, upgraded our APIs for better performance, and fixed minor bugs to give you a smoother, more reliable experience.
Questions
Does TV Remote work on iPhone Duo?
It works, but with black bars. TV Remote 2.1.4 is built with the iOS 26.2 SDK, so iPhone Duo runs it in a phone-sized window on the inner display.
Does TV Remote work on the outer display?
Yes. iPhone Duo's 5.4-inch outer display behaves like a regular iPhone screen, so every iPhone app works there as usual.
Can I use TV Remote in Split View on iPhone Duo?
Yes. On iPhone Duo every app can be placed side by side with another app on the inner display — developers don't need to opt in. How comfortable it feels at half width depends on the app's layout.
Why does TV Remote have black bars on iPhone Duo?
Apps built with the iOS 26 SDK or earlier run in a phone-sized window on the inner display, and iOS 27 builds can still leave some space empty. The bars disappear once the developer rebuilds the app with the iOS 27.1 SDK — you only need to update the app.
When will TV Remote fill iPhone Duo's inner display?
When its developer releases an update built with the iOS 27.1 SDK or later. We read the SDK of every new version of TV Remote within about a day of its release and update this page.
What can I do about the black bars until then?
Use TV Remote on the outer display, where it works like on any iPhone, or put it in Split View next to another app on the inner display so less of the screen goes unused.