Then, as long as your Android phone or tablet is on the same WiFi network as your Smart TV, box, or appliance, it works too. Download the app, search for compatible devices, connect, and take control.

The app can still be useful, though. TeamViewer just added support for Android TV, and even without full remote control, TeamViewer adds some handy features to your TV box.

For the purposes of this test, I’m using each remote with the Probox2 EX. This is an Android-powered box with an Amlogic S802-H quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage.

Download and install Peel Smart Remote app if needed. Launch the Peel Smart Remote app on the device. When the app launches, it should prompt the initializing Wi-Fi device setup message.

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Remote Control of STB – the ability to use the Android tablet as a set-top box remote control, choosing a program from the grid guide and tuning the DVR or set-top box to the selected channel.

Chinese chip maker Rockchip has released a new tool that lets you remote control an Android 4.2 device with a Rockchip RK3188 using pretty much any Android phone or tablet.

Both the Android TV and phone should be on the same Wi-Fi network for you to use your phone as a remote control. Press the Home button on your Android TV remote and go to Settings (the gear icon ...