I keep losing my Google TV remote, so I started using my Pixel Watch to control my TV
A developer has released a free Wear OS app that allows users to control their Google TV or Android TV devices directly from their smartwatch. This solution addresses the lack of an official remote application for Wear OS, which currently limits such functionality to Android smartphones. The app utilizes the standard Android TV Remote Protocol to provide a seamless control experience similar to the official phone-based remote.
- ▪The app, named Remote for Android TV, is available for free on the Google Play Store for Wear OS devices.
- ▪It supports Wear OS 3 and newer, including Pixel Watch models and Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and later.
- ▪The application uses the Android TV Remote Protocol v2 to enable navigation and playback controls from the wrist.
- ▪Setup involves entering a PIN displayed on the TV screen to pair the watch with the device.
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| Original publisher | Android Police |
| Canonical URL | https://www.androidpolice.com/started-using-pixel-watch-to-control-tv/ |
| Publication time | Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:30:10 GMT |
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