In this guide we’ll explain how to use your Android phone or tablet as a remote control. Instead of buying an expensive universal remote, control your Android TV, NVIDIA Shield and more with Android.

Users can turn on their TVs, navigate menus and type in logins and search terms on their phones, no TV remote required. David leads the editorial team at CNET. We create expert reviews, articles and ...

The standard Android TV remote control app leaves a lot to be desired. On the positive side, the app’s functionality is not terrible. It works most of the time and can really be a life-saver when you ...

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Yesterday at its I/O developer conference, Google introduced its new take on bringing the power of Android to the living room with Android TV. Google’s new “L” version of Android will power set-top ...

Cody has been writing with Android Police for ten years. While best known for the hundreds of APK Teardowns and breaking news on many of Google’s new products and services, he also covers deeper ...

Chinese chip maker Rockchip has released a new tool that lets you remote control an Android 4.2 device with a Rockchip RK3188 using pretty much any Android phone or tablet. In other words, you can ...

Google TV app, previously known as Play Movies and TV, is now getting a major upgrade that would add a new feature from the company to control Android TV via Bluetooth and WiFi and act as a Universal ...

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Android TV is getting some brand-new remote-control features by way of your Android smartphone. Google announced the news today at its annual Google I/O developer conference. See, Google knows the ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Google announced a bit of fantastic news for Android TV OS and Google TV users at Google I/O this week: a ...

The remote-control app for Android TV devices isn't all that full-featured—it’s essentially just an app version of the plastic remote included with the Google Nexus Player. Regardless, it’s a handy ...