The phone remote for Android TV + Google TV
Skip the TV keyboard.
Type on your phone.
Send it to your TV.
A full keyboard for YouTube searches. A quick way to share a link. Your TVs, organized by room.
Free. No ads. No app account.
How YouTube search works ↗Search support depends on your TV and its YouTube version.
02 / From finding to sharing
Found a good one?
Pass it over.
Share a YouTube link with The Remote. Review it, choose your TV, then send it over.
Review the shared YouTube link before sending.
Choose a step to highlight it in the preview. No link is sent.
03 / Give it a destination
The right TV.
The right room.
Give each saved TV a name and room. Pick the living-room screen without guessing which one is which.
Living room selected in this preview.
Illustration. No TV is connected.
And the everyday controls
All within
thumb’s reach.
Navigation, volume, and available app actions. Choose an app to see its controls.
App previews. Available controls vary by TV.
Make the names your own
Edit a TV’s name and room in its details.
Before you pair
Pick your TV.
Pair locally.
The Remote pairs on your home network with compatible Android TV and Google TV devices. Android TV Remote Service v2 is required.
Controls vary by TV model. YouTube search also depends on the TV's YouTube version. Other supported app searches may need the optional TV companion.
No app account. No developer cloud relay for remote commands. Your search history isn't saved by The Remote.
Try it early
Your next remote
could be your phone.
The Remote is free. Request beta access with your Google Play email.
01 Send your request.
02 We review it privately.
03 If approved, accept your Play invitation.
A request doesn't enroll you or send an automatic invite. Invitations are sent manually through Google Play. Accept the invitation before installing. The public Play sign-up link is still pending.
Request received.
We'll review your request privately.
Google Play email
Approval comes with a manual Google Play invitation. Accept it before installing.
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When the TV needs a hand
Less guesswork.
More watching.
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Find the failure stage before pairing everything again.
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Get the right letters into the right search field.
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Recover control based on your TV’s network and setup state.
A few good questions
Before the
first click.
Which TVs does it work with?
Compatible Android TV and Google TV devices with Android TV Remote Service v2. Available controls vary by model.
Do I need the TV companion?
Not for YouTube search. The phone sends a search link directly to your selected TV over your home network. The TV and its YouTube version decide whether it works. Other supported app searches can use the optional TV companion.
Where does my search go?
To the TV you picked, over your local network. YouTube may process the search link under its own privacy policy. The Remote doesn't keep a search history.
Is the app free?
Yes. No ads, in-app purchases, or subscription. You don't need a The Remote app account.
Does a beta request give me access?
It sends your email for private review. If approved, you'll receive a manual Google Play invitation. Accept that invitation before installing. Request beta access.
Ready when you are
A better remote.
Already in your pocket.
Request beta accessFree app. Private beta review. Manual Play invitations.