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Google Home Update Adds Android/Google TV Remote
Rolls out today for Android users
By Lawrence Bonk Lawrence Bonk News Reporter Florida State University Lawrence Bonk is a tech news reporter for Lifewire, specializing in gaming, AI, VR, and consumer tech, including iOS, macOS, wearables, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on November 10, 2021 12:24PM EST Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Western Kentucky University Gulf Coast Community College Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994. Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Software & Apps Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming The days of relying on clunky physical remote controls are slowly crawling to an end. Google just rolled out a dedicated Android/Google TV remote control app as part of its Google Home 2.46 update, according to 9to5Google. Those who own an Android/Google TV or Chromecast device will no longer need to use a packed-in remote, which is always nice. Masakaze Kawakami The dedicated remote control does everything you expect, including navigating via swipe and offering quick mute and volume adjustment capabilities. You can also use a keyboard to type in lengthy passwords and search bar terms. The Google TV app already includes a remote control option, but having it as part of the overall Google Home ecosystem should be more convenient for many users. Google TV also received a minor update this week that alerts users when their favorite content is available to watch for free. Other than the remote, Google Home 2.46 is a relatively bare-bones update, with fixes for several bugs and some general performance improvements, as listed at APKMirror. The remote control was released today for Android users via the Play Store. However, Apple users will have to wait a bit since the iOS version of Google Home 2.46 does not include the remote feature. It will be included in a future update. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Google Store Best Deals (Updated for 2022) Chromecast with Google TV Review: Move Over FireTV How to Connect Google Home to Your TV Google TV vs Android TV: What’s the Difference? How to Replace a Broken or Lost Remote Control How to Connect a Phone to a TV Wirelessly How to Cast Apple TV to Chromecast How to Fix It When Google Home Can't Find Chromecast Google TV: What It Is and How It Works How to Update Chromecast How to Use Google Home App on Your Mac How to Reset Your Chromecast How to Pair an Apple TV Remote The 9 Best Devices for Streaming TV in 2022 How to Watch Hulu on Chromecast How to Connect Google Home to Chromecast Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies