The Google TV app lets you buy or rent movies on Android and iPhone. Just like how you can use your phone as a Remote for your Fire TV, the Google TV app also allows you to use your phone as a remote. This Google TV feature is only available for Android users. But then it was also made available to iPhone users.
In this post, we will show you how you can use your iPhone as a Google TV Remote. Please note that you need an Android TV with Google TV interface or a Google TV smart stick connected to your TV.
How to set up the Google TV app on iPhone
First, let us show you how to download and set up the Google TV app on your iPhone. If you already have the app installed, make sure you’re using the latest version of the app on your iPhone.
Step 1: Open the App Store on your iPhone.
Step 2: Search Google TV.
Step 3: Download and install the application.
Step 4: Open the app once it is installed on your iPhone.
Step 5: Tap ‘Continue’ at the bottom to sign in with your Google account.
Step 6: Click Continue.
Step 7: You can select your preferred streaming services from the list of options to be notified of the latest releases. Then tap Done in the lower right corner.
Once the app is installed, you will be prompted to ‘Find and Connect to a Device on Your Local Network.’ Check out our post on how to manage apps that access the local network on your iPhone.
How to set up Google TV Remote on iPhone
Once you install the app, here’s how you can use your iPhone as a Google TV Remote using the Google TV app.
Step 1: Open the Google TV app on your iPhone.
Step 2: Tap TV Remote in the lower right corner.
Step 3: Tap Select Device in the top left corner.
The app will automatically start searching for your Google TV. Make sure that your TV and iPhone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Step 4: Select your Google TV device name at the bottom.
Step 5: Enter the 6-character code displayed on your TV screen in the Google TV app.
Step 6: Click Pair to complete the process.
You should now see the Google TV remote control interface on your iPhone. Tap or swipe the navigation area to get started.
You can control a variety of functions from the Google TV remote app, such as changing the volume level, muting the sound, and accessing the Home page.
You can also launch the Google Assistant using the Google TV remote app. Tap the Google Assistant icon and allow the app to access your iPhone’s microphone to issue audio commands.
Here’s how you can change the navigation control layout in the Google TV remote app on your iPhone.
Step 1: Open the Google TV app on your iPhone.
Step 2: Connect your Google TV device to the app.
Step 3: Enter the 6-digit code displayed on your TV screen in the Google TV app.
Step 4: Tap Pair to connect your iPhone.
Step 5: When the remote control interface appears on the screen, tap the three dots in the top right corner.
Step 6: Select the D-pad control.
You should now see the new navigation layout in the app. You can always switch back to the default layout using the same steps.
How to remove a device from the Google TV Remote app
If you want to remove your Google TV device from the app remotely, here’s how.
Step 1: In the Google TV app, tap your device’s name in the top right corner.
Step 2: Tap the X icon next to your device name in the lower right corner.
Step 3: Once your device is erased, tap the X icon in the top left corner to exit the remote setup.
Control Google TV
The Google TV interface brings many improvements in design and responsiveness compared to the previous Android TV interface. The Google TV app lets you use your iPhone as a remote control. You should always make sure that you are pointing your iPhone directly at the TV to avoid any connection problems during use. We’ve also done a post explaining the differences between Monitors and TVs and which one you should choose for your needs.
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