Local remote control for Android TV

Android Remote+

Control your Android TV from your iPhone — entirely local.

Android Remote+ turns your iPhone into a full-featured remote for your Android TV. Navigate menus, control volume, type with your keyboard, and launch apps — all over your local Wi-Fi network with zero latency.

No accounts, no ads, no data ever leaves your home. Just a fast, reliable remote that works exactly how you'd expect.

Everything you need to control your TV

Android Remote+ brings essential remote control features to your iPhone in a clean, native iOS app. No complicated setup, no accounts required, and all communication stays on your local network.

D-pad Navigation

Navigate your Android TV with a responsive directional pad. Tap, swipe, or hold to move through menus and content effortlessly.

Volume & Power Control

Adjust volume, mute, and power your Android TV on or off directly from your iPhone. Full control without reaching for the physical remote.

Keyboard Input

Type on your iPhone and send text to your TV instantly. Perfect for searching movies, entering passwords, or filling out forms on your Android TV.

App Launcher

Browse and launch apps installed on your Android TV. Open Netflix, YouTube, or any other app with a single tap.

Auto-Discovery

Android Remote+ automatically finds your Android TV on your local network. No manual IP entry or pairing codes needed — just tap and connect.

Multiple Devices

Control multiple Android TVs from one iPhone. Switch between devices instantly from the app's device list.

Built for everyday TV control

Common use cases

  • Lost the physical remote? Use your iPhone instead
  • Type long search queries without on-screen keyboard
  • Control the TV from another room on the same Wi-Fi
  • Quickly switch between apps without scrolling
  • Power on/off your TV from bed or the couch
  • Navigate complex Android TV menus with ease

Why Android Remote+ stands out

  • 100% local — no data leaves your network
  • No account or registration required
  • Fast auto-discovery of your Android TV
  • Native SwiftUI design — fast and responsive
  • Uses official AndroidTVRemoteControl protocol
  • Free version available with premium upgrade

Privacy-first by design

What Android Remote+ does not do

  • No ads
  • No third-party analytics
  • No user account required
  • No data sent to external servers
  • No selling or sharing of your data

What Android Remote+ does do

  • Communicates with your TV entirely over local Wi-Fi
  • Uses the official AndroidTVRemoteControl library
  • No personal data is collected or stored
  • All remote control operations stay in your home