Xfinity TV Remote App going away

I just received an email from Xfinity stating that the Xfinity TV Remote App is going away as of 2/11/2025.  This is unacceptable.  I rely on this app not only to control my TV remotely for my aging mother who cannot change the channels but also to set recordings for TV shows remotely.  Why would Xfinity take away a much needed tool from its customers?  Please reconsider or offer an alternative that has all the same functionality for remote access and control when not at home where the TV box is located.  I looked at the web browser remote and it is not an acceptable alternative.  It is lacking most of the functionality that is in the Xfinity TV Remote App.