How to Use Google TV Remote App to Control your Google TV

Google TV Remote App

Google TV device is fascinating because you can insert the device on your TV’s HDMI port and convert your TV into a smart TV known as Google TV. This device comes with a Google TV remote that you can use to control your TV. But what will you do if the Google TV remote suddenly stops working? You don’t need to worry. It’s too easy. Google TV app is available on the play store. SO, you can install the Google TV app on your smartphones and control your Google TV. Also, the Google TV app is very easy to use and set up. The following guide will also help you install and Use the Google TV app as a remote.

How to Install Google TV Remote App

Google TV app is available for Android Smartphones. So, follow the below guide to install the Google TV app on your Android smartphone and pair it with your Google TV device.

1. Go to the Google Play Store to install the Google TV app on Android Smartphones.

2. Connect your Google TV device and Android Smartphone to the same Wi-Fi network.

3. Launch the Google TV app after installation.

4. You can find a Remote icon on the lower-left corner of the Google TV app. Click on it.

Tap on the remote icon

5. Allow permission to access your location.

Allow the location access

6. Select your Google TV device. Now, a 6 digit code will appear on your Google TV device-connected TV on-screen.

Select your Google TV to use the Google TV remote app

7. Enter the 6 digit code on your Google TV app and tap on Pair.

Select Pair to use your Google TV remote app

8. Now, you have successfully paired your Google TV device to the Google TV app.

Use Google TV remote app

9. Now, tap on the Three Vertical Dots icon from the upper right corner.

10. Tap on the D-pad Control option.

Select D-pad control

11. Now, control your Google TV device-connected TV with the Google TV app.

NOTE: You may be required to sign in with your Google account after launching the Google TV app.

Alternative Way- How to Control your Google TV with the Google Home App

You can also control your Google TV with the help of the Google Home app. The steps to do the same are as follows.

1. Install the Google Home app from the App Store or Google Play Store on your Android / iOS smartphone.

2. Launch the Google Home app once it is installed, and don’t forget to connect your Android / iOS smartphones and Google TV to the same Wi-Fi network.

3. Follow the on-screen prompts and sign in with your Google account.

4. From the home screen, Select Create another home button and tap on Next from the lower right corner.

Tap on Next

5. Then, tap on the Plus icon from the upper left corner.

Select the Plus icon

6. Now, select the Setup device option.

Select Set up device

7. Tap on New devices and select your Google TV device from the list of available options and follow the on-screen prompts.

Select New devices

8. Now, select Open remote from the lower-left corner of the interface.

Select Open remote

9. Enter the 6 digit code displayed on-screen of your Google TV device-connected TV and tap the Pair button.

Tap on the Pair button

10. Upon successful connection, you can use the Google Home app as your Google TV remote.

Google TV remote app

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So, that’s all, guys. This article will be entirely helpful for you if you are facing any issues with your Google TV remote. You can also conclude you even don’t want a Google TV remote to control your Google TV because you can control your Google TV with your Android or iOS smartphones with the help of the Google TV app or Google Home app.