Android TV
How to Control Android TV From Your Phone
A complete walkthrough of pairing, navigation, and hidden features.
For Sony, TCL, Hisense, Philips & Other Android TV Brands
The universal remote for any Android TV.
If your TV runs Android TV OS, RemoteWave works with it — no matter who made it. Get a full D‑pad, a fast on‑screen keyboard, and one‑tap app launching, all from the phone already in your hand.
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App Preview
A closer look at the app
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Home Screen
D‑pad Controls
Keyboard Input
Key Features
Everything you need to drive any Android TV
Full D‑pad navigation
Move through Android TV menus, rows, and settings with a responsive directional pad built for touch.
Fast on‑screen keyboard
Log into streaming apps and search for titles using your phone's own keyboard instead of an on-screen grid.
Works across every brand
One app for Sony, TCL, Hisense, Philips, Sharp, or any other TV running Android TV OS — you're not locked to a single manufacturer.
Volume & playback control
Adjust volume, mute, play, pause, and skip without ever touching the TV's built-in remote.
One‑tap app launching
Pin your installed streaming apps to a quick-launch row and jump straight in without hunting through the home screen.
Quick settings access
Jump straight to Android TV's quick settings panel to switch inputs, Wi‑Fi networks, or display options.
How to Connect
Pairing your phone to any Android TV
1
Same Wi‑Fi network
Connect your phone to the same Wi‑Fi network your Android TV is using.
2
Open RemoteWave
Launch the app — it automatically scans your network for compatible Android TV devices, regardless of brand.
3
Select your TV
Tap your device's name from the list. A pairing code may appear on your TV screen.
4
Confirm & control
Confirm the code if prompted, and your phone becomes a fully working remote instantly.
Supported Devices
Works with Android TV OS, whatever the brand
Sony BRAVIA (Android TV models)
TCL Android TV models
Hisense Android TV models
Philips Android TV models
Sharp Android TV models
Panasonic Android TV models
Android TV set‑top boxes
Other Android TV OS‑certified devices
Benefits
Why people switch from their stock remote
One app, any brand
Unlike remote apps built for a single manufacturer, RemoteWave for Android TV works the same way whether your TV is a Sony, TCL, Hisense, or something else entirely.
Never lose it in the couch again
Your phone is already always within reach — it doubles as your remote without a second device to misplace.
Type instead of click‑by‑click entry
Entering emails and passwords with arrow keys is slow. A real keyboard makes login screens painless.
No extra hardware or dongles
RemoteWave works entirely over Wi‑Fi you already have — nothing new to buy or plug in.
Setup Instructions
First-time setup, step by step
1. Grant permissions
When prompted, allow RemoteWave to access your local network — this is how it finds your Android TV.
2. Confirm your network
Check that your phone's Wi‑Fi matches the network your TV is connected to under its network settings.
3. Scan for devices
RemoteWave lists every compatible Android TV device found on the network within a few seconds, regardless of brand.
4. Pair & save
Confirm the on-screen code once — RemoteWave remembers the device for future sessions.
Troubleshooting
Common connection issues, solved
App can't find my TV
Confirm both devices share the same Wi‑Fi network and that it isn't a guest network with client isolation enabled. Restarting your router's Wi‑Fi and reopening the app resolves most cases.
The remote keeps disconnecting
Weak Wi‑Fi signal near the TV is the most common cause. Moving your router closer or using a Wi‑Fi extender near the TV usually fixes intermittent drops.
My TV brand isn't listed
If your TV runs Android TV OS, RemoteWave should still find it even if the exact brand isn't listed above — Android TV's discovery protocol works the same way across manufacturers.
Keyboard input doesn't reach the TV
Make sure the text field is actively focused on the TV screen before typing — tap it once with the D‑pad to select it first.
FAQs
Android TV Remote — Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. RemoteWave for Android TV works with any television or streaming box that runs the Android TV operating system, regardless of brand — including Sony, TCL, Hisense, Philips, Sharp, and Panasonic models.
This app is built for the classic Android TV interface used by third-party TV brands. Our separate Chromecast Remote & Google TV app is tuned specifically for Google's own Chromecast hardware and the newer Google TV interface.
Check your TV's settings menu for an "About" or "Device Preferences" section — Android TV models list an Android version number there. Most Sony BRAVIA, TCL, Hisense, Philips, and Sharp smart TVs from recent years run Android TV OS.
No. Android TV already includes the network services RemoteWave connects to. You only need to install the RemoteWave app on your phone.
Yes. RemoteWave can pair with multiple Android TV devices and remembers each one, so you can switch between TVs in different rooms from the same app.
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