Note that the previous standalone app, Android TV Remote Service, is still listed on Google Play but is no longer compatible with any devices. The rebrand of Google Play Movies and TV to Google TV resulted in bundling the remote control functionality into the media app. Don't Miss: How to Watch Apple TV+ on Any Android Phone or Tablet.This is the app that will turn your iPhone or Android phone into a virtual remote control. It also serves as the new name for Google Play Movies & TV, the app that served as the player for movies and TV shows purchased through Google Play but now mirrors the functionality of the smart TV interface. Now, the Google TV brand has new life as a revamped interface for Android TV. Swipe down to highlight Enable Remote Playback and press the touch pad to select it.
Fire up VLC, and swipe over to the the Remote Playback tab. When it failed to take off for various reasons, Google pivoted to Android TV in 2014, which has enjoyed more success across smart TVs and set-top boxes. That’s where VLC’s handy remote playback function comes into play. Google launched Google TV in 2010 as its first shot at a smart TV platform. Using your iPhone or Android phone as a virtual remote control can be more convenient, easier to use, and more helpful than the original remote, so it's definitely worth trying out.
No problems with surround sound on Netflix - works perfectly. Sound into TV via HDMI and then out of the TV via digital coax to Arcam AVR250 home cinema amp. If you can't find the remote for your Android TV or Google TV, don't like using its voice control feature, are sick of using the directional pad to type, or can't get it to work at all, use your smartphone instead. New setup: running VLC (as well as Netflix, etc.) on an Apple TV 4th Gen.
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