# Remote Control for Android TV

> Remote Control for Android TV with Touchpad &amp; Voice Search

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/androidtv.smart.tv.remote.control](https://chrome-stats.com/d/androidtv.smart.tv.remote.control)

## Overview

- **ID:** `androidtv.smart.tv.remote.control`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** One Music Player
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 14,111,956
- **Rating:** 4.18 / 5 (62,850 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.31
- **Last updated:** 2025-02-04
- **First published:** 2024-06-11
- **Publisher country:** IL
- **Size:** 7.10 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=androidtv.smart.tv.remote.control)
- **Website:** [https://onemusicplayer.com/tvremoteandroid](https://onemusicplayer.com/tvremoteandroid)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://onemusicplayer.com/tvremoteandroid/privacy/](https://onemusicplayer.com/tvremoteandroid/privacy/)

## Description

**Remote Control for Android TV** is the ultimate smart TV remote app that turns your smartphone into a full-function Android TV remote. It offers smooth touchpad navigation, voice search capabilities, volume and channel control, plus quick access to popular streaming apps. Enjoy seamless setup and the convenience of managing multiple TVs or Android devices from one app.

This extension also features screen mirroring to cast videos, photos, and apps from your phone directly to your TV. Customize your remote with themes and effortlessly switch between saved devices, making it perfect for homes with several TVs. With universal support and a user-friendly interface, it simplifies your entertainment experience and puts full control at your fingertips.

## Rankings

- #10,400 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `androidtv.smart.tv.remote.control.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `androidtv.smart.tv.remote.control.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Most reviews are positive, citing reliable basic remote functionality, ease of use, and TV compatibility. However, several recurring negatives appear: connectivity issues (cannot connect, disconnects, auto-reconnect failures), heavy advertising, and aggressive pricing/subscription tactics, plus some users accusing the app of being fake or scam-like and noting limited features.

### Pros

- Works reliably as a basic remote control
- Rated as one of the best remote apps by users
- Easy to use and intuitive
- Good compatibility with certain TVs (e.g., Skyworth)
- Useful as a replacement for a physical remote (no remote needed)

### Cons

- Connectivity problems: unable to connect, didn’t connect, and frequent disconnections or long loading
- Ads and an ad-heavy experience
- Pricing/subscription concerns (paywalls, high weekly cost)
- Allegations of being fake or scammy
- Limited control/features compared to expectations

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/androidtv.smart.tv.remote.control)
