Over 80 million TVs will be compatible with a new feature in Android 12.
At Google I/O on Monday, one announcement followed another, including a big overhaul of Android 12, Google’s operating system, which is used by over 72 percent of the world’s phone users, according to Statista. Notifications, for example, will get a new appearance, and there will be various new privacy features, including a dashboard, as well as enhanced integration with Google’s Chrome OS platform.
Google is offering Android customers additional control over devices within its own Android TV ecosystem as part of the package. In particular, Android will soon have a built-in TV remote software that will allow you to operate TVs with just your phone. (Android 12 isn’t required to utilize it.) With more than 80 million Android TV OS devices on the market, it’s understandable that Google would want to enhance the entire experience.
How do I get the new Android TV remote feature?
The Android remote function will be available for smartphones running Android 11 and higher. That includes the recently announced Android 12, which is now only available via the public Android 12 beta. The remote function will not be available until later this year, according to Google.
How will my phone function as a television remote?
The Android TV remote functionality looks a lot like the Apple TV remote app on the iPhone and iPad, according to the release.
A blank area at the top of the interface serves as a gesture pad, allowing you to slide and touch your way around Android TV. The onscreen controls may be used to switch between apps, pick a show, or return to the home screen. The software appears to have controls for controlling volume and power.
But it’s not being able to navigate Android TV that I like best; it’s being able to write usernames and passwords or search for shows using your phone’s keyboard. It will save time and problems for everyone.I can’t wait to try out the new remote; perhaps, it will happen sooner rather than later.
What Android phones are supported?
For the new Android remote to operate with your TV, you’ll need particular hardware, but if you have a newer Android phone and an Android TV OS device, you should be good. So far, here’s what we know.
- Devices running Android 11 and above will have the app built in once it’s launched.
- Almost all Android TV OS devices will have support for the remote tool built in.
That is all there is to it. You’re fine to go as long as you have a phone with the TV remote app and a TV that runs the Android TV OS. It’s worth noting that your Android TV OS device will require the installation of a system service named “atvremoteservice.” Some earlier Android TV OS devices (which ones are unknown) will be unable to access the needed service. For additional detail, we’ll have to wait till the feature releases, although m
