I had not tried/needed to connect via bluetooth. As you asked I gave it a go with my tablet and connected with no issue. Ironically it will not now let me unpair!
I have been on to Philips about the menu/freeview closing issue - they have sent me a fix to try but it involves another complete reset
I would ask you for the menu/freeview fix, but I really would lose the will to live, if I had to tweak every setting, on every source, again!
I think I will just accept that I need to go back into whatever app I was kicked out of, in the event I need to change settings
Thanks for trying the bluetooth access. I guess it just proves that there are issues with bluetooth connection in general. I have a B&O system with AirPlay2 in the same room, so streaming music would be a "nice to have' on the TV, but not so essential that I want to be abused/ignored by Philips customer care.
It seems that owning this TV (I've had it since November) is just a never-ending series of compromises.
*The picture is OK (although not as good as my LG OLED, as you have to tweak the settings so often, and it's so complicated!)
*The sound is ok (not as good as my previous standalone system, but then I knew this)
I have a Virgin Tivo and had to select the PCM option for audio, as the Dolby Digital output has lip sync issues, which defeats the purpose of the B&W speaker bar
*I use the LiveTV a lot and the lack of channel favourites is a pain.
*I don't use ITVHub anymore because having to press any button, every minute or so, to stop the screensaver is bonkers and super annoying.
*Having to change picture settings for every source probably seems like a good idea, but in practice leaves you fiddling constantly.
*Using the AI settings gives a hideously over-processed image (maybe it's worse on the 65 inch?)
I still like the Ambilight although I can't get it to work with my Hue Bridge.
And the overall look of it is sleek (I have it wall mounted)
....but would I buy again? not in a million years....especially as I have been following the REAL panel and other problems people have had in this forum.