Two years earlier, an official announcement was made by Google that it was planning to release a remote app along with the Android TV for Android devices; however the latest word that has hit the market is the fact that the company is releasing the Android TV along with the remote app for iOS. In December, the latest Apple TV could only connect to the Remote app compatible with iOS.

For those who have already tried the Android version of the app, the iOS version would not come as a surprise for you apart from a few changes like the Bluetooth connect ability will not be there. As long as you use the same WIFI network that is connected to your Android TC, you can control the app via the iOS with the help of voice commands and touch. Now you can also play games with your iPhone and if you want to conduct any kind of search or even type a password, this is also possible. For those who have typed agonizingly using the onscreen keyboard, this would be a blessing considering that the directional pad of the handheld remote would be used.

The app for the remote control is not fully featured the app is just the version of the remote; however the app’s most useful function would be the double duty feature for keyboards and microphones. With your phone, you can use the voice search function just by speaking to it.

Using the touch screen keyboard of your phone, it will also let you input the text. The line of sight connection would not be needed as with the help of the WI FI, you can go ahead and communicate with the set top device or your TV. Thus is also another useful feature that is really helpful in a lot of ways.