[ashlar]

the problem I find with all controller apps is you cant just pick it up and use it, you have to unlock your phone, open the app, wait for it to connect, then use it, a standard remote it far better as you never need to look at it, after a while you remember where the buttons are by touch. The remote I posted is defo the best of both words, PC / MOUSE and IR controller, all for £15.

I do also use an app for me Denon receiver but only when I want to dig deeper into the settings.

You owe to yourself to look seriously at EventGhost. There's pretty much no limit with what you can do with it when paired with a regular MCE remote.