In this guide we’ll explain how to use your Android phone or tablet as a remote control. Instead of buying an expensive universal remote, control your Android TV, NVIDIA Shield and more with Android.

Over the course of our Android TV coverage, there is often reference made to using the Android TV Remote Control app on your smartphone. However, we have not particular covered what the remote control ...

Having left its Android TV Remote Control app languishing in the Play Store with no updates since 2017 and a 3.5 star rating, it looks like Google is preparing to replace it outright with a new remote ...

As per the latest report by XDA, Google is adding a new remote control feature on Google TV. This feature would allow the users to control their Android TV using the Google TV app. Notably, the Google ...

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Google TV app, previously known as Play Movies and TV, is now getting a major upgrade that would add a new feature from the company to control Android TV via Bluetooth and WiFi and act as a Universal ...

The Google TV app for Android has received an update that includes the beginnings of a universal remote to connect to Android TV devices, which could replace the long-outdated Android TV Remote ...

Users can turn on their TVs, navigate menus and type in logins and search terms on their phones, no TV remote required. David leads the editorial team at CNET. We create expert reviews, articles and ...

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