# Android TV Remote Control

> Control your Android TV with your phone via WiFi. No physical remote needed.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.toolslab.androidtvremote](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.toolslab.androidtvremote)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.toolslab.androidtvremote`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ToolsLab
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 62,562
- **Rating:** 4.36 / 5 (488 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.33
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-10
- **First published:** 2024-10-04
- **Publisher country:** VN
- **Size:** 56 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.toolslab.androidtvremote)
- **Website:** [https://toolslab.top/](https://toolslab.top/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://toolslab.top/privacy-policy](https://toolslab.top/privacy-policy)

## Description

Turn your phone into a powerful Android TV remote over WiFi. Control Android TV or Google TV without a physical remote, for quick navigation, typing, and media control.

Key features include voice commands, a built-in keyboard, touchpad mode for smooth scrolling, quick launch of installed apps, real-time volume status, and the ability to save your last connected TV for fast access. It works with a wide range of Android TV devices and brands, including Chromecast with Google TV, Sony Bravia, Xiaomi Android TV, TCL Android TV, and more. Connect both devices to the same WiFi network, select your TV, and start controlling—no cables or setup hassles.

## Rankings

- #272,956 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.toolslab.androidtvremote.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users find the app very useful as a replacement remote for their Android TV or Box, praising its functionality and low advertisement volume. However, multiple reviews mention intrusive pop-ups for premium membership and missing or non-functional buttons, notably the fast forward button, impacting usability.

### Pros

- Useful as a substitute for a lost or malfunctioning original remote
- Generally works well for controlling Android TV/Box
- Low amount of advertisements compared to similar apps
- Highly praised and considered a good app by multiple users

### Cons

- Too many pop-up ads promoting premium membership
- Some buttons shown in promotional images are missing in the actual app
- Fast forward button does not function properly

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.toolslab.androidtvremote)