What is org.droidtv.ipcontrol?
LAN control of volume, audio output, Ambilight on/off and ShopMode. NOTE: this is NOT the JointSpace API on ports 1925/1926 — that is served by org.droidtv.xtv, which must stay. Keep this if you drive the TV from Home Assistant
Is it safe to disable org.droidtv.ipcontrol?
Disabling org.droidtv.ipcontrol has trade-offs.
The source notes indicate feature trade-offs, or the impact is insufficiently documented. Read the source notes and device context before deciding; keep it enabled if the impact is unclear.
From the source list: “LAN control of volume, audio output, Ambilight on/off and ShopMode. NOTE: this is NOT the JointSpace API on ports 1925/1926 — that is served by org.droidtv.xtv, which must stay. Keep this if you drive the TV from Home Assistant”
Not independently verified by tvdebloat. Original source files and any upstream-reported test dates are linked in the device context below.
How do I re-enable org.droidtv.ipcontrol?
If the app was disabled for user 0 and ADB remains accessible, run:
adb shell pm enable --user 0 org.droidtv.ipcontrol
Check the intended TV with adb devices. This is not a complete recovery procedure.
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- Philips 50PUS8517/12
Android TV 11 · firmware RTT2.211108.001 / 21029 (Europe)
List: cautionOriginal device source · Imported snapshot
Upstream-reported test: date not recorded · not independently verified.
Device source note: LAN control of volume, audio output, Ambilight on/off and ShopMode. NOTE: this is NOT the JointSpace API on ports 1925/1926 — that is served by org.droidtv.xtv, which must stay. Keep this if you drive the TV from Home Assistant