Which Chromecast (Google TV) TVs work
- Chromecast (Google TV) — Google TV / Android TV
Step by step
- Connect your phone to the same Wi-Fi network as the TV. (Not the guest network.)
- Turn the TV on and install RemotApp on your phone.
- Open RemotApp. It finds the TVs on your network by itself; tap your Chromecast (Google TV) TV.
- A 6-character code appears on the TV (numbers and letters A–F). Type it into RemotApp. You only do this once.
- Tap Volume + to test. That’s it: your phone is now the remote.
If it doesn’t connect
- If no code shows up, open RemotApp again and choose the TV again: the code only appears while the app is waiting for it.
- Codes expire after a minute or so. If it says the code is wrong, request a new one.
- The TV must have the “Android TV Remote Service” enabled. It is on by default; if you disabled it, re-enable it in Settings › Apps.
- Make sure the phone isn’t using a VPN and that the router doesn’t isolate devices (“AP isolation” / “client isolation”). On iPhone, check Settings › RemotApp › Local Network.
How to turn on a Chromecast (Google TV) TV without the remote
Most Google TV models accept the power command in standby as long as the network stays on in standby (look for “Network standby” or “Wake on network” under Settings › System › Power & energy).
Menu names vary a little by model and software version.
Frequently asked questions
Does my phone need infrared to control a Chromecast (Google TV) TV?
No. Smart TVs can be controlled over Wi-Fi, which every phone has. Infrared is only needed for old, non-smart TVs.
How to turn on a Chromecast (Google TV) TV without the remote
Most Google TV models accept the power command in standby as long as the network stays on in standby (look for “Network standby” or “Wake on network” under Settings › System › Power & energy).
Is it free to control a Chromecast (Google TV) TV with my phone?
Yes. Power, volume, arrows and channels are free in RemotApp. The keyboard, app launcher and Control Center are part of RemotApp Pro.