In my case I was trying to not have the device name drawn along with my background images… was able to do it by setting the device name to all blanks but as you found out that messes up accessing that device/view.
Discussed in: Latest Astrion Firmware & RosCard Updates — Topic #40
Problem
You want a clean, minimal interface on your Astrion Remote — no device name text or icons cluttering the TV Card view. To achieve this, you set the Device Name field to blank or spaces.
However, you then discover that navigation actions (like opening the TV Card from an automation) no longer work. The remote receives the command but doesn't respond.
This creates a conflict between a clean interface and functional navigation.
Cause
In RosCard v1.4.1 and earlier, the Device Name field serves two purposes:
- Display — Shows the name on the remote interface
- Identification — Used by the remote to locate the card during navigation
Setting the name to blank removes the display (desired) but also removes the identifier (breaking navigation). The remote cannot identify which card to open, so the navigation action fails.
A clean interface and functional navigation are not mutually exclusive — but in older versions, the same field controlled both functions. This is why blanking the name "worked" for hiding it but broke navigation.
Solution
RosCard v1.4.2 introduces dedicated Hide Name and Hide Icon options for TV Cards. These options control display only, while the Device Name continues to serve as the identifier for navigation.
This allows you to keep the Device Name field populated (for navigation) while hiding it from the interface — giving you both a clean UI and working navigation.
How to Update
Update RosCard via HACS
Open HACS in Home Assistant → Frontend → RosCard → Update to v1.4.2 (or the latest pre-release version).
Open TV Card Configuration
Navigate to your TV Card configuration in Home Assistant.
Enable Hide Name and/or Hide Icon
Find the new Hide Name and Hide Icon options and enable them. Leave the Device Name field populated with a meaningful identifier.
Refresh Your Astrion Remote
Pull down from the top of the screen and tap Refresh.
Version Comparison
Device Name controls both display and identification. Blank name = clean UI but broken navigation.
Hide Name and Hide Icon options separate display from identification. Clean UI + working navigation.
RosCard v1.4.2 is currently available as a pre-release via HACS. The official release is expected in mid-August 2026.
Workaround for Older Versions
If you're using RosCard v1.4.1 or earlier and cannot update immediately, you have two options:
- Option 1: Keep the Device Name populated (restoring navigation functionality) and accept the name being displayed
- Option 2: Keep the Device Name blank (clean UI) and accept that navigation actions won't work for that card
We recommend upgrading to RosCard v1.4.2 when available to get the best of both worlds.
Still Having Issues?
If you've updated to RosCard v1.4.2 and still experience issues:
- Ensure the Device Name field is not empty
- Verify the Hide Name and Hide Icon options are enabled in the card configuration
- Try restarting your Astrion Remote after updating
If the issue persists, please visit the community forum or contact our support team.