The Google TV app now enables iOS and Android users to control their Google TV or Android TV streaming devices with enhanced features.
Installation and Pairing Process
To get started, users need to install the Google TV app from the App Store for iOS or Google Play Store for Android. Once installed, the app can be paired with compatible devices such as Onn 4K Pro, Onn 4K Plus, Google TV Streamer, and NVIDIA SHIELD. Pairing involves launching the app, granting necessary permissions, and entering a code displayed on the TV screen.
Enhanced Remote Features
The app transforms a mobile device into a full-featured remote control. Users can type using their phone's keyboard, which is particularly useful for entering long URLs, usernames, or passwords. The app also provides directional controls, voice search capabilities, and the ability to launch apps, adjust volume, and control playback.
Additional Functionality
Beyond basic remote functions, the Google TV app offers a browsing experience with the For You page, access to saved media in the Watchlist and Library, and the latest trailers and announcements on the Highlights page. Keeping the app paired serves as a reliable backup in case the physical remote is misplaced or malfunctions.
