The newer Google TV Streamer also has a remote. You can’t use this remote with older devices, but using your standard TV to control your Chromecast is technically possible.

What app do you download to use your phone as a TV remote? The first thing to do is to go to the Google Play Store and, if you have an Android TV, to download the Android TV Remote Control app.

Here's what you need to know. How do I get the new Android TV remote feature? Google will release the Android remote feature for devices running Android 11 and up.

Verizon just launched an updated version of its Stream TV streaming box, with a new feature for finding lost remotes and built-in support for Amazon Prime and Netflix (unlike its predecessor).