Google TV Remote

Your Google TV.
Controlled by your iPhone.

Zap turns your iPhone into a full Google TV remote. Connect over Wi-Fi and get a D-pad, keyboard and playback for any Google TV device — Chromecast, Sony, TCL, Hisense and more.

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How it works

The Google TV remote you always have

Every Google TV device

Chromecast with Google TV, Sony, TCL, Hisense and more — all controlled from one app.

Type to search fast

Search Google TV with your phone keyboard instead of pecking letters with a D-pad.

Instant over Wi-Fi

No setup, no cables — Zap finds your Google TV on the network and connects in seconds.

Ready?

Turn your phone into the remote.

Free on the App Store. Point, tap, done.

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A Google TV remote with voice search built in

Google TV puts recommendations, search and Google Assistant front and centre — and Zap gives you all of it from your phone. Tap the mic and speak to search across your apps, or type into a real on‑screen keyboard instead of pecking letters with a D‑pad. Zap pairs over Wi‑Fi with any Google TV device — Chromecast with Google TV, plus Sony, TCL, Hisense and Philips TVs running the Google TV interface — and gives you the full layout: D‑pad, back, home, volume and app shortcuts. Nothing to install on the TV, and no line of sight like an old infrared remote.

A full Google TV remote

Every Google TV device
Chromecast with Google TV, Sony, TCL, Hisense, Philips and any TV running Google TV — all controlled from your iPhone over Wi‑Fi.
Find something to watch
Voice search and the keyboard type straight into Google TV's search and the 'For you' rows — discover shows without hunting on an on‑screen keyboard.
One‑tap apps & Assistant
Open YouTube, Netflix, Disney+ and more in a tap, and trigger the Google Assistant button — right from your phone.

FAQ

Questions, answered

How do I use my iPhone as a Google TV remote?
Install Zap, join the same Wi-Fi as your Google TV, and tap it in the list — your iPhone becomes a full remote in seconds.
Does it work with Chromecast with Google TV?
Yes, plus Sony, TCL, Hisense and other Google TV devices on your network.
Is it free?
Yes, the full Google TV remote is free with ads; Premium removes them.
Does Zap replace the Google TV remote?
Yes — Zap is a full replacement for a lost, broken or misplaced Google TV remote, with D‑pad, volume, keyboard, voice and apps.
Does it work with Chromecast with Google TV?
Yes. Chromecast with Google TV and every Google TV set is supported over your Wi‑Fi.
Can I use voice search on Google TV?
Yes. Zap's mic types your words straight into the Google TV search box, so you never peck at letters.
Does the Google TV remote app support voice search?
Yes. Zap includes voice search — tap the mic, say a title or app, and it types straight into your Google TV’s search box.
Which devices does the Google TV remote work with?
Any device running Google TV on your Wi‑Fi, including Chromecast with Google TV and Google TV models from Sony, TCL, Hisense and Philips.