Some people use these Android devices to run information screens which possibly means the screen needs to be touched.Surely a touch screen has to be manufactured within the hardware of any device vis a vis a smartphone. I cannot believe that you can install an app onto the minix and just walk up and touch a tv screen. Remote is there for the purpose of not getting up and down from your chair to change channels or whatever, or am I reading the OPs post incorrectly. If so, I will just put it down to another "senior moment". ???