Secure TLS Pairing
Connect securely using TLS encryption with a PIN code displayed on your TV. Your connection is encrypted end-to-end.
Control Android TV & Google TV from Your iPhone
Universal Remote connects your iPhone to any Android TV or Google TV device over WiFi. Whether you have a Chromecast with Google TV, NVIDIA Shield, Xiaomi Mi Box, or a Sony/Philips/Hisense TV running Android TV — get touchpad navigation, keyboard input, and instant app launching.
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What You Can Do With Your Android TV
Full remote control features optimized for Android TV & Google TV.
D-Pad & Touchpad
Switch between classic D-pad navigation and smooth touchpad control. Use whichever feels most natural for your Android TV interface.
Google Assistant Trigger
Trigger Google Assistant on your Android TV with a single button press. Search with voice commands from your TV.
App Launcher
Launch Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Plex, Kodi, and all your installed Android TV apps instantly from the app launcher.
Full Keyboard
Type search queries, passwords, and text input using your iPhone keyboard. Perfect for searching content or logging into streaming apps.
Media Controls
Complete media playback controls — play, pause, stop, rewind, fast forward, skip. Works across all Android TV apps.
How to Connect to Your Android TV
Get started in under 30 seconds — no special hardware required.
1
Connect to WiFi
Ensure your iPhone and Android TV device are on the same WiFi network.
2
Discover Device
Open Universal Remote — it scans for Android TV devices and lists them automatically.
3
Enter PIN
A PIN code appears on your Android TV screen. Enter it in the app to establish a secure connection.
4
Take Control
You're paired! Use touchpad, D-pad, keyboard, and app launcher to control your Android TV.
Compatible Android TV Models
All Android TV and Google TV devices
Chromecast with Google TVGoogle TV StreamerNVIDIA Shield TV / Shield TV ProXiaomi Mi Box S / TV StickTiVo Stream 4KMecool & generic Android TV boxesSony, Philips, Hisense, TCL TVs with Android/Google TV
If your Android TV has WiFi, it likely works.
Frequently Asked Questions about Android TV
Everything you need to know about using Universal Remote with your Android TV & Google TV.
Yes! Universal Remote fully supports Chromecast with Google TV, including the latest Google TV Streamer. Connect via WiFi and control with touchpad, keyboard, and app launcher.
Absolutely. NVIDIA Shield TV and Shield TV Pro are fully supported. All remote features including D-pad, touchpad, keyboard, and app launcher work perfectly.
Yes. Sony TVs running Android TV or Google TV are supported through the Android TV protocol. The app auto-detects them on your network.
Android TV pairing uses TLS encryption with a one-time PIN code. Your connection is secure and encrypted — nobody else can control your TV.
You can trigger Google Assistant on your Android TV using the dedicated voice button. The Assistant runs on your TV, not on your phone.
Control Your TV from Your iPhone
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