5 Ways to Fix Google TV Remote Not Working

Is your Google TV remote not working? Let’s see what we can do about that. Google TV, which works with Chromecast, was only recently announced, and there has already been a slew of Google TV devices’ updates and announcements.

However, many users claim that their Google TV Remote doesn’t work. After pairing the Chromecast with the Google TV remote, the issue occurred. The remote worked properly after the first setup, but it stopped operating after an upgrade. The upgrade failed, and numerous users’ Google remotes became stuck.

New Chromecast Features

The latest Chromecast is a significant upgrade from previous models. Chromecast has a resolution of up to 1080p and works with both 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz wireless networks. The Micro-USB powers the HDI and may be inserted directly into the TV. It weighs 40 grams and has dimensions of 5.1cm x 1.3cm x 5.1cm.

  • It’s available in three different colors.
  • You can mirror your Android phone or tablet on your TV.
  • Android TV improves the whole experience using Chromecast.
  • Endless Apps are supported.
  • There is a dedicated remote for simplicity of use.

How to Fix Google Tv Remote

1. Remove and Replace Batteries

The easiest method to re-pair a broken Google TV remote is to remove and replace the batteries; this will immediately restart the remote, and it should then function normally. You can either ignore the Google update or wait until a newer version becomes available.

  • Remove the batteries in the remote control.
  • Press the little button on the back of the Chromecast dongle/device.
  • This launches a Bluetooth device search.
  • Replace the batteries if necessary.

The remote should be able to link on its own.

2. Download app from Playstore

Get the Android Remote Control app from the Google Play Store. Connect to the Chromecast, navigate to “settings,” and delete the remote using the remote phone app. When the pairing mode light shows on the bottom, press the home and back buttons on the remote simultaneously.

  • Select “Pair remote or accessory” from the “Remotes and Accessories” section of the settings menu. As a result, it will re-pair your remote.
  • If pressing the buttons on the remote does not put it in pairing mode, replace the batteries; this should fix the problem.
  • If you attempt again, the minor update will fail again.

3. Chromecast Google TV Remote Issues (Hang or Freeze)

The problem can be solved by quickly uninstalling and replacing the remote app. To get started, follow the steps below:

  • Download the Google TV Remote App to your smartphone.
  • Then, in Google TV Settings, turn off the Remote with your phone option.
  • Connect the remote to the Chromecast once more.

It’s as simple as that.

4. Google TV remote not pairing

When you turn on the Chromecast, it instantly pairs with the remote, although this isn’t always the case. Between the remote and the Chromecast, Bluetooth is utilized for communicating.

Your TV will play a chime if your Chromecast can’t immediately find the remote control. One more thing to check is if the batteries are correctly placed or entirely dead.

  • To pair the Chromecast, push the button on the back, which will display a notification on your TV screen.
  • Hold down the back and home buttons on the remote until the LED light begins to pulsate at the bottom of the Remote.

5. Reset Chromecast to factory settings 

If the instructions above do not work, follow the steps below. Kindly note that you will not lose existing data by resetting your Chromecast with Google TV, but you will have to start over.

You can utilize the factory reset button on the back of the Chromecast to restart it.

  • Hold down the back button on the Chromecast for at least 25 seconds, or until the solid LED light turns red and flashes.
  • When your TV screen becomes blank, the reset process begins. The remote setup process will begin again after rebooting the Chromecast.
  • Continue to pair the remote the same way you did before.

Google TV remote replacement

Google TV’s Chromecast remote comes in various colors. The new remote will pair with your Chromecast, and if it doesn’t, force it into pairing mode by pressing and holding the “Home” and “Back” buttons simultaneously.

You may also utilize the Google Cast protocol to cast content from your phone, tablet, or laptop using a wireless gamepad, such as an Xbox or PlayStation controller.

How to Control Google TV if The Remote is Not Working

How to control your Google TV using the Android TV App 

While waiting for your replacement Voice Remote to arrive, you can operate your Chromecast with the official Android TV Remote Control app.

It contains a D-pad, a Google Assistant button for voice commands, and volume control via your phone’s physical volume controls, just like a traditional Voice Remote.

You may also type from the official Remote Control app, making it easier to find episodes and movies.

  • Connect Chromecast to the same Wi-Fi network by downloading the “Android TV Remote Control” app from either Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.
  • The Remote Control software will offer you a list of possible devices to control after agreeing to the terms and conditions.
  • To correctly pair your Chromecast with the Remote Control app, go to “Chromecast with Google TV” and input the display code from your TV.

Cast From Your Phone, Tablet, or Computer

If everything else fails, you may use Google TV to broadcast videos directly from your smartphone to your Chromecast.

Casting is quite simple, takes only a few seconds, and works on any device with an Android, iOS, or Chrome browser. Casting doesn’t require any other apps, which is helpful if you’re in a rush.

Ensure that you connect your smartphone and Chromecast to the same Wi-Fi network before using Google TV to cast content directly to your Chromecast.

  • Open a streaming app like Netflix or YouTube on your smartphone.
  • A “Google Cast” button should appear in your screen’s top or bottom right corner.
  • By pressing it, you may select your Chromecast.
  • It will instantly cast any movie, video, or show you choose on your phone.
  • Open “Chrome” and click on “More” from your screen’s upper right corner if you want to cast from a PC.
  • After that, select “Cast” and the device to which you’d like to cast.

While casting from your mobile or laptop may appear inconvenient, there are also benefits. You can bypass the download and log in by casting the video directly from your phone if your Chromecast does not have the Netflix app.

You can also use the Voice Remote to cast your phone screen, a browser window, or photos directly to the Chromecast—three fantastic features that are tough to achieve with just the Voice Remote.

Connect a Gamepad

Try a wireless gamepad if you prefer not to use your phone or tablet to control your Chromecast. You can use your PlayStation, Xbox, or third-party game controller to replace your missing remote by connecting to the Chromecast through Bluetooth.

After setting it up, browse to the top menu on your Google TV Home screen and select your profile photo on the right using the Android TV Remote Control app.

Then select “Add Accessory” from the “Settings” shortcut under “Remote & Accessories.”

When your gamepad displays onscreen, pair it with your computer and select it. (To put an Xbox controller into pairing mode, press and hold the “Sync” button.) On your PS4 or PS5 controller, press and hold the “PS” and “Share” buttons at the same time).