# Remote for Android TV

> Control your Smart Television

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `tech.simha.androidtvremote`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Simha Software
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 16,251,176
- **Rating:** 4.57 / 5 (212,581 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.0.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-01
- **First published:** 2023-02-13
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 48 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tech.simha.androidtvremote)
- **Website:** [https://www.simhasoftware.com/](https://www.simhasoftware.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.simha.tech/privacy-policy-remote-for-android-tv](https://www.simha.tech/privacy-policy-remote-for-android-tv)

## Description

Remote for Android TV lets you effortlessly control your Android Smart TV using your phone or tablet, replacing the physical remote. Enjoy features like voice commands, a built-in keyboard for easy searches, a touchpad for navigation, volume display, and quick app launches.

Compatible with a wide range of brands including Xiaomi, TCL, Sony, Google Chromecast, and any TV running Android or Google TV OS. Connect your device to the same WiFi network as your TV for seamless control. This app offers a convenient and intuitive way to manage your Smart TV experience directly from your mobile device.

## Rankings

- #9,203 — Overall
- #165 — Tools (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `Manifest.permission.CAPTURE_AUDIO_OUTPUT`
- `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.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `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`
- `tech.simha.androidtvremote.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Overall, the app is praised as a reliable and easy-to-use Android TV remote with unobtrusive ads and a familiar feel. It often serves as a strong replacement remote and offers flexibility like hotspot support. However, several reviews report connectivity and pairing issues, occasional non-responsiveness or crashes, and some network-related limitations. Users also desire more customization options. In short: solid performance and usability, but stability and network dependence are the main drawbacks.

### Pros

- Reliable remote that generally works well as a replacement for the Android TV remote
- Easy to use and user-friendly interface
- Minimal or unobtrusive ads
- Flexible connectivity, including hotspot support
- Familiar interface similar to the original remote

### Cons

- Connectivity and pairing problems (difficulty pairing devices; intermittent connections)
- Occasional non-responsiveness or crashes
- Network limitations / offline usage concerns

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