# Android TV Remote > Smart controller with keyboard, gestures & app launcher. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.virani.remote.androidtv](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.virani.remote.androidtv) ## Overview - **ID:** `app.virani.remote.androidtv` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Virani Apps - **Category:** TOOLS - **Downloads:** 9 - **Version:** 1.3.0 - **Last updated:** 2026-10-08 - **First published:** 2026-10-08 - **Publisher country:** NL - **Size:** 30 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-10-24 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.virani.remote.androidtv) - **Privacy policy:** [https://virani.app/privacy-policy-android-tv-remote-control-app](https://virani.app/privacy-policy-android-tv-remote-control-app) ## Description Turn your Android phone into a powerful Android TV remote control. No extra hardware, no complicated setup, just connect to your home Wi-Fi and start controlling your smart TV in seconds.

This is the easiest way to control any Android TV or Google TV device from your phone. Whether your original remote broke, you need a backup remote control for the bedroom, or you simply prefer using your phone as a smart remote: this app has you covered.

🔗 Quick connection: set up in seconds
Your phone finds your Android TV automatically over Wi-Fi. Select your TV, enter the one-time code shown on screen, and you're in control. No QR scanning, no complicated configuration. Works with Android TV and Google TV devices, from older models to the latest smart TVs and streaming boxes.

🎮 Full navigation & playback controls
Navigate the Android TV interface effortlessly with intuitive directional buttons. Play, pause, rewind, fast-forward, go back, or jump to the home screen, every control you need, right on your phone. Switch between apps, browse content, and manage playback without ever reaching for the original remote.

👆 Touchpad: swipe to navigate
Use smooth touch gestures to browse and navigate your TV. Swipe up, down, left, and right on the touchpad to scroll through menus, select content, and adjust playback with precision. The gesture-based experience feels natural and responsive, a true smart replacement for your physical remote control.

⌨️ Keyboard input: type with ease
Tired of slowly selecting letters one by one on the on-screen keyboard? Use the full keyboard on your phone to type search queries, enter passwords, sign into streaming apps, and fill in text fields. Searching for movies, shows, or apps on Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, or Amazon Prime has never been faster.

🔊 Volume & power control
Adjust volume and power your TV on or off directly from the app. Turn it up or down without needing a separate remote control for your sound system.

Compatible with Android TV and Google TV
This app works with smart TVs and streaming devices running Android TV or Google TV, including Sony Bravia, Philips, TCL, Hisense, Xiaomi Mi Box, Nvidia Shield, Chromecast with Google TV and many TV boxes from internet and TV providers. A perfect alternative to the built-in remote in the Google TV app for daily remote control use.

Who is this app for?
→ You lost or broke your remote and need a replacement for your Android TV
→ You want a backup smart remote control on your Android phone
→ You need a second controller for another room
→ You're tired of searching for the physical remote
→ You want fast keyboard typing instead of the slow on-screen keyboard
→ You're looking for a simpler, dedicated Android TV remote app

Free to try
Download now and try it free for 3 days. Experience the full power of controlling your Android TV from your phone. After the trial, continue with an affordable subscription to keep your smart remote control always in your pocket.

Simple. Fast. Reliable.
No complicated setup. No Bluetooth pairing. No extra accessories. Just your phone and your Android TV on the same Wi-Fi network. The best remote app, always with you.

Looking for a smart remote control for your Android TV or Google TV? Download now and turn your Android phone into the ultimate TV controller. ## Rankings - #3,036,892 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `app.virani.remote.androidtv.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` ## Similar extensions and apps - [Android TV Remote](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dev.niamor.androidtvremote) — 1,564,498 users, 3.21 / 5 - [Android TV Remote](https://chrome-stats.com/d/tech.rich.tvremote) — 55 users - [Android TV Remote: Google TV](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.novixalabs.smartatvremote) — 6,161 users - [Android TV Remote Control](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.androidremote.controltv) — 40 users - [Android TV Remote Control](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pixelzlab.androidtv.remote) — 34 users - [AndroidTV Remote](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.atmsdr.androidtvremote) — 18 users - [Android TV Remote](https://chrome-stats.com/d/zsm.android.tv.remote.control) — 339 users - [Apple TV Remote Control](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.virani.remote.appletv) — 7,915 users, 4.47 / 5 - [Android TV Remote](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nolojia.androidtvremote) — 33 users - [Android TV Remote Control](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.toolslab.androidtvremote) — 64,441 users, 4.36 / 5 - [Android TV Remote - Smart TV](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.emdragonix.samsung) — 646 users - [Android TV Remote Pro](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.inovixtechnology.atvremote) — 3,616 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.virani.remote.androidtv)