Use this guide to connect Android TV or Google TV to Remote Control for TV, the iPhone and iPad TV remote app.
Android TV also includes many TVs branded as Google TV or Chromecast.
How to Connect Android TV or Google TV
- Make sure your iPhone or iPad and TV are connected to the same network.
- Open the app and select your Android TV device.
- When the TV shows a pairing code, enter it in the app.
- If the TV asks you to allow or approve the connection, confirm it on the TV.
Popular Android TV and Google TV brands include Sony, TCL, Hisense, Philips, Panasonic, Sharp, Xiaomi, Thomson, Nokia, Skyworth, Haier, and Toshiba.
What the app supports after pairing
- Full remote controls for navigation and playback.
- Launching apps directly from the app.
- Typing searches and passwords from your iPhone or iPad.
- Apple Watch access for quick keypad control and app launching.
- macOS control for the same saved Android TV or Google TV device from your Mac.
- Home Screen widgets for faster access.
- Siri Shortcuts and App Intents for playback, volume, and supported input actions.
Apple Watch, Mac, and Siri
- The Apple Watch app supports keypad control and app launching on supported Android TV and Google TV devices.
- The macOS app can control saved Android TV devices from your Mac, including keys, text entry, and app launching.
- Siri Shortcuts and App Intents can send remote keys, turn on compatible devices, launch apps, and use supported Source or HDMI key actions when those keys exist on the device layout.
Common Android TV and Google TV Connection Problems
If you cannot connect to your TV
- If your TV is branded Google TV or Chromecast, still choose Android TV in the app.
- Keep the TV awake while pairing. Some TVs will not show the code while they are sleeping or in a low-power state.
- Guest, hotel, school, or other isolated networks can block discovery between devices.
- Restart the TV and try pairing again if the code never appears.
Android TV FAQ
Does the app support Google TV?
Yes. Google TV devices supported by the app should be added through the Android TV device type.
Which brands are commonly supported?
Popular Android TV and Google TV brands include Sony, TCL, Hisense, Philips, Panasonic, Sharp, Xiaomi, Thomson, Nokia, Skyworth, Haier, and Toshiba.
Can I control Android TV or Google TV from Apple Watch, Mac, or Siri?
Yes. After pairing on iPhone or iPad, supported Android TV and Google TV devices can also be controlled from Apple Watch, the macOS app, widgets, and Siri Shortcuts or App Intents.