Useful by design
Clear interfaces shaped around the task, without needless clutter.
Independent software · Made in the UK
Small apps.
Properly considered.
Winston Byte Works creates focused software that makes everyday technology simpler, calmer and more useful.
Our first app
Sofa Remote
An independent iPhone remote for compatible Sky Q satellite boxes on your home network. Explore the redesigned circular remote and make its colours your own.
- Fast local-network control
- Guided discovery and setup
- 100-command compatibility trial
- £5.99 lifetime unlock
Sofa RemoteYour remote, back where it belongs.Privacy minded
Sofa Remote keeps discovery and commands on your trusted home network.
Independent
Built carefully in the UK, with straightforward support when you need it.
Explore the updated remote
Everything within reach.
A full-area navigation pad
Four curved directional buttons around OK, with rounded edges and clear spacing. Tap anywhere within a sector to navigate.
Your colours, your remote
Choose Static or Glow lighting in Settings → Remote appearance. Set the highlight, button background, text and icon colours separately.
One panel, two useful views
Open Channels & more to switch between channel controls and the number pad. Both tabs keep the panel the same size.
Search with letters and numbers
A QWERTY search keyboard with a permanent number row, plus Space, Delete and Clear. Close it to return to the remote.
Favourites and playback
Keep favourite commands close by, with Back, Info, rewind, play/pause and forward on the main remote.
Optional TV and sound controls
Enable experimental TV/audio controls in Settings. Compatibility varies by equipment and is not guaranteed by the lifetime unlock.
Try the interactive preview to explore the design. Website controls are simulated and do not connect to your Sky Q box.
Try the redesigned remote