If you've been wondering how to use your phone as a TV remote control, you have come to the right place. Here are the easy-to-follow steps.

More specifically, Android will soon feature a built-in TV remote app that makes it possible to control TVs using only your phone. (You won't need Android 12 to use it, too.) ...

Although, judging by the reviews, we’d suggest sticking with AnyMote instead. You can also use your iPhone to control an Apple TV – there’s a Apple TV remote control built into iOS.

If the remote control stops functioning properly, a phone can also help you navigate and use your Android TV. Here’s how to control your Android TV using your smartphone.

There used to be an official Android TV remote app available in the Google Play Store, but the remote has now been baked into the Google TV app, formerly known as Google Play Movies and TV.