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How to control Google TV or Android TV from your phone

Google TV and Android TV pair with a short code shown on the TV screen. Many brands (Sony, TCL, Xiaomi, Philips and others) use these systems, so this guide applies to many TVs and streamers.

Designed for

Zorvo is designed to control these TVs over Wi-Fi. Testing on real TVs is still in progress, so compatibility varies by model and software version.

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Before you start

  • Turn the TV on. A TV in standby often cannot be found.
  • Connect your phone and the TV to the same Wi-Fi network (not a guest network, not a VPN).
  • Install Zorvo from Google Play and allow the nearby devices or local network permission when it asks.

Step 1: turn on phone control on the TV

  1. Turn the TV on and connect it to the same Wi-Fi as your phone.
  2. Nothing needs switching on in the TV menu. The TV shows a pairing code when Zorvo asks to pair.
  3. If pairing fails, make sure Android TV Remote Service is up to date on the TV (Google Play on the TV, or Settings > Apps).Menu names may differ by TV model and software version.

Step 2: pair Zorvo with the TV

  1. Open Zorvo and pick your TV from the list.
  2. Look at the TV screen. It shows a code of six characters: digits and letters A to F.
  3. Type the code into Zorvo.
  4. The code lasts a couple of minutes. If it expires, Zorvo asks for a new one.

What you can do

  • Arrow keys, OK, Back and Home
  • Volume and mute
  • Launch apps and favorite apps
  • Typing with your phone keyboard
  • Power off, and on where the TV supports it

Turning the TV on from your phone

Waking from standby depends on the TV. Some wake with Wake on LAN, others need the screen to be on.

Good to know

  • Google changes this system from time to time. A TV update can change behavior.
  • Google TV and Android TV streamers and TVs differ. The compatibility check shows what yours supports.

Questions about Google TV

What is the difference between Google TV and Android TV?

Google TV is a newer interface on top of Android TV. For pairing with Zorvo the steps are the same.

Does a Chromecast with Google TV work?

It runs Google TV, so the same steps apply. Run the compatibility check to confirm for your device.

Already set up but it will not connect?

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Last reviewed: 2026-11-14

Zorvo is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Roku, Sony, Google, Amazon, Philips, TCL, Hisense, Xiaomi, Vizio, Panasonic or any other TV maker. All product names, logos and trademarks belong to their owners and are used only to describe compatibility. Compatibility depends on the TV model, its software version and your network. Run the in-app compatibility check to see what your TV supports.