Haneet Singh

How to use your phone as Google TV Remote

Along with other tech, TVs have also improved a lot in the last few years, be it normal TVs or smart TVs. Controlling TVs with different devices is also now easier.

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We can use the remote that comes with the TV or alternatively we can also use our smartphone to control our TV.

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If you have Android TV or Google TV, then you can easily control it from your phone. Tap to begin.

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Install Google TV (formerly Google Play Movies & TV) app on your smartphone. Open the app if installed, then tap TV Remote option. Now tap on your TV name.

Let's begin!

You can check your TV name by tapping on your profile photo in top right corner. You'll see the pairing code on your TV screen in a popup window. 

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Enter the pairing code on your smartphone, then tap on Pair button. Once paired, you can control your Android TV / Google TV from your phone.

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If you own an iPhone, then process is a bit different. You need to install Google Home app. You can check a step by step guide by swipe up to this page.

For iPhone users!

You'll get all essential remote buttons right on your smartphone, including the navigation controls, volume controls, Google Assistant button, home button and back button.

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With the new Google TV remote app you can easily enter the password for app logins directly from your smartphone.

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