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If you're experiencing issues with your Astrion Remote, you've come to the right place. This page organizes all troubleshooting guides by problem type. Each guide provides step-by-step instructions to diagnose and resolve the issue.

Not sure where to start? Try the Quick Checklist below first, then browse the guides for your specific issue.

Quick Checklist

Before diving into the detailed guides, try these quick checks:

  • Restart your remote: Settings → System → Restart
  • Refresh your dashboard: Pull down from the top of the screen → Refresh
  • Check Wi-Fi: Ensure you're connected to the correct network
  • Check Home Assistant: Verify your HA server is running
  • Check battery: Ensure your remote has sufficient charge
  • Update firmware: Check for OTA updates in Settings → About
  • Update RosCard: Check HACS for RosCard updates

💡 Tip: If a quick check doesn't solve the problem, find your specific issue below for detailed troubleshooting steps.

Issue Guides

Select the issue you're experiencing for step-by-step troubleshooting.

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Device is Empty

Remote shows "Device is Empty" or "View is Empty." Covers dashboard configuration, user permissions, RosCard setup, and entity validity. Most Common
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No Connection to Home Assistant

Remote shows "No Connection" or fails to connect to HA. Covers Wi-Fi issues, HA server status, token problems, and re-pairing. Common
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Buttons Not Responding

Physical buttons don't work or don't trigger the expected action. Covers binding issues, entity problems, and configuration checks. Common
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Cards Not Showing on Remote

RosCard cards don't appear on the remote after configuration. Covers refresh issues, cache clearing, and card binding. RosCard
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Charging Issues

Remote won't charge or battery drains too fast. Covers hidden USB-C port diagnostics, dock troubleshooting, and battery performance. Hardware
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Power Button Location

Can't find the power button? It's on the right side near the screen — not the software button on the display. Design philosophy explained. Getting Started
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Slow Response / Lag

Remote feels sluggish, UI is slow to respond, or commands take too long. Covers performance optimization and network issues. Performance
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Factory Reset

Last resort when other troubleshooting fails. Step-by-step guide for soft reset via Settings and hard reset via Recovery Mode. Last Resort
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TV Card Navigation Not Working

Navigation actions (e.g., opening TV Card from automation) don't work. The root cause is often a missing Device Name on the TV Card configuration. Configuration
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Device Name Hiding & Navigation Conflict

Setting Device Name to blank (spaces) hides the name but breaks navigation actions. Fixed in RosCard v1.4.2 with official hide options. RosCard
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Remote Not Discoverable / Pairing Fails

Home Assistant cannot discover the remote, or pairing attempts fail. Often resolved by generating a new Long-Lived Access Token and re-logging in. Network / Token

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