Setup, search, and the stuck bits
Get back
to watching.
Six practical guides for Android TV and Google TV. Start with the problem in front of you.
01 / 5 min read
Use your Android phone as a Google TV remote: setup and limits
Pair your phone and check the controls you actually use.
02 / 5 min readAndroid TV remote app can't find your TV? Start here
Find the failure stage before pairing everything again.
03 / 4 min readHow to type on Android TV with your phone
Get the right letters into the right search field.
04 / 3 min readSearch YouTube on your TV with your Android phone
Choose where you want to browse the results.
05 / 3 min readOpen a YouTube link on Android TV from your phone
Give a video you already found the right destination.
06 / 4 min readLost your Android TV remote? What works before buying another
Recover control based on your TV’s network and setup state.
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