Use your phone as the remote for your Android TV
You can use the Google TV app on your phone or tablet to navigate your Android TV.
Set up your virtual remote
If you have trouble setting up the app
To connect through Wi-Fi, make sure your device is on the same network as your Android TV.
To check or change the connection on your TV:
- On your remote, press Home.
- At the top right, select Settings 👁 Settings
. - Under “Network & Accessories,” select Network 👁 and then
Advanced 👁 and then
Network status. - Find the Wi-Fi network name, listed next to “Network (SSID).” Make sure it’s the same as the network on your device.
To check or change the connection on your phone:
- On your phone, open the Settings app.
- To find your network or choose a different network, tap Network & internet 👁 and then
Wi-Fi.
- Unplug the power cord.
- Wait 10 seconds.
- Plug the power cord back in.
- Set up the virtual remote again.