True Remote for Apple TV
An Apple TV remote for your Android phone.
True Remote for Apple TV is a free Apple TV remote app for Android phones. It controls your Apple TV over Wi-Fi, with press and hold that works like the real Siri Remote. No IR blaster, account or extra hardware needed.
Free with ads; Premium is optional. Android 10 or later. Works with Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD.
Why True Remote
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Press and hold works
Hold a button like you would on the Siri Remote to rearrange and delete apps on the Apple TV home screen. Most other remote apps can’t do this. It’s in the free version.
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No weekly subscription
The remote is free with ads. Premium is optional: $9.99/year, $1.79/month, or $17.99 once for life. We’re proud to keep Premium priced below most Apple TV remote apps, with a 7-day free trial on monthly and yearly, so you can try it before you pay.
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Nothing else to set up
It works over Wi-Fi. No IR blaster, no extra hardware, no account and no app on the TV.
How it works
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Install
Get True Remote from Google Play. Your phone and Apple TV need to be on the same Wi-Fi network.
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Pick your Apple TV
Open the app, tap Find Apple TV and choose your Apple TV from the list. If Android asks to allow access to nearby devices, tap Allow.
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Type the PIN
Type the 4-digit PIN shown on the TV. You’re connected.
The permission screens differ a little between phones. Step by step for Google Pixel, Samsung, Xiaomi and other phones.
Guides
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How to connect Apple TV to an Android phone
Same Wi-Fi, pick your TV, type the PIN. Permission steps for each phone.
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Control Apple TV without the Siri Remote
Lost or broken remote? Which of its buttons your phone replaces.
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Move and delete Apple TV apps from your phone
Press and hold works in the free version.
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Type on Apple TV with your Android phone
Use your phone’s keyboard or your voice instead of the on-screen keyboard.
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Apple TV lock screen controls on Android
Play, pause and skip 10 seconds from the lock screen, with notification steps for each phone.
More screens
Free vs Premium
| Feature | Free | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Arrow buttons with OK, Back, Home and play/pause | Yes | Yes |
| Volume, mute and power | Yes | Yes |
| Press and hold, like the Siri Remote: rearrange and delete apps on the Apple TV home screen | Yes | Yes |
| Apple TVs you can control | One | Multiple |
| Voice dictation: search for shows, films and apps by speaking | No | Yes |
| Phone keyboard: type searches and passwords, and clear text with one tap | No | Yes |
| Quick launch: open Apple TV apps from the phone | No | Yes |
| Touch pad: swipe and click, like the Siri Remote touch surface | No | Yes |
| Lock screen and notification controls (play/pause, back and forward 10 seconds) | No | Yes |
| Ads | With ads | No ads |
| Price (US) | Free | $9.99/year (about $0.83/month), $1.79/month, or $17.99 once for life |
No weekly plans. Monthly and yearly start with a 7-day free trial for new customers. In euros and pounds the numbers are the same: €9.99 or £9.99 a year, €1.79 or £1.79 a month, and €17.99 or £17.99 once for life. Local prices are shown in the app.
Voice dictation types what you say into the TV’s text field. It isn’t Siri and doesn’t run voice commands.
Questions
Is there a free Apple TV remote for Android?
Yes. True Remote for Apple TV is a free Apple TV remote app for Android phones. The free version has arrow buttons with OK, Back, Home and play/pause, volume, mute and power, and press and hold like the Siri Remote. It controls one Apple TV and shows ads.
Can I control my Apple TV without the Siri Remote?
Yes. True Remote controls your Apple TV from your Android phone over Wi-Fi. Your phone and Apple TV need to be on the same Wi-Fi network.
How do I connect my Apple TV to my Android phone?
Install True Remote from Google Play, make sure your phone and Apple TV are on the same Wi-Fi network, tap Find Apple TV, choose your Apple TV and type the 4-digit PIN shown on the TV. If Android asks to allow access to nearby devices, tap Allow.
Does it support press and hold, like moving or deleting apps?
Yes, in the free version. Press and hold works like the Siri Remote, so you can rearrange and delete apps on the Apple TV home screen.
Does it need an IR blaster?
No. True Remote works over Wi-Fi. It needs no IR blaster, no extra hardware, no account and no app on the TV.
Which Apple TV models does it work with?
Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD.
Which Android phones does it work on?
Android phones running Android 10 or later.
How much does Premium cost?
Premium is optional. In the US it costs $9.99/year (about $0.83/month), $1.79/month, or $17.99 once for life. In euros and pounds the numbers are the same: €9.99 or £9.99 a year, €1.79 or £1.79 a month, and €17.99 or £17.99 once for life. There are no weekly plans. Monthly and yearly start with a 7-day free trial for new customers. Local prices are shown in the app.
Does it need an account?
No. There is no account or sign-up. Pairing stays on your phone.
Why can't it find my Apple TV?
Wake the Apple TV and check that your phone is on the same Wi-Fi network, your main network rather than a guest network. Then tap Search again. You can also tap Enter TV address and type the address from the Apple TV under Settings, then Network. If it still doesn’t appear, send a bug report from the app and we’ll fix it.
What if something doesn’t work as it should?
Open True Remote’s Settings and tap Report a bug. Tell us what happened and we’ll fix it.
Is True Remote made by Apple?
No. True Remote is developed independently by SNOR LTD and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Apple Inc. Apple TV and Siri Remote are trademarks of Apple Inc.
Get True Remote
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