Swipe and tap your phone to control your Chromecast
(Android Central)

Google`s latest Chromecast with Google TV is one of the best streaming devices you can buy. Consolidating your services into one Google-Assistant-driven interface is pretty sweet. Chromecast with Google TV comes with a remote, but what if you can`t find the remote or if you want to simply use your phone? There`s an app for that. Just download it, and you can navigate the interface with your Android phone. How to use an Android phone as a Google TV remote Download and install the Android TV Remote Control app from the Google Play store (or the iOS store). Launch the app. The first time you launch the app, you`ll need to tap Accept & Continue. Tap Continue. The app will ask to use location information. Choose either While using the app or Only this time. Your phone will search for Chromecasts. Choose the one you want to control. Once you`re connected, you`ll need to enter a code shown on your TV screen and tap Pair Your phone will become a remote with a DPad of buttons, and a ...