Question on Android TV Remote Service through Google Home / Quick Access

by Dead-Sync

I just downloaded the Android TV Remote Service 5.0 on my Android TV (Sony BRAVIA X850C, Android 8.0).

Previously, I'd occasionally use Sony's remote app (TV & Video Sideview) on my phone, and that still works, but in reading the Android TV Remote Service description, I read that I could control my TV through the Google Home App and Android Quick Access menu on my phone.

The option to integrate the remote with Google Home / Quick Access sounded pretty appealing to me, since I use the quick access menu a lot to manage house lights. However, when I opened the Google Home app or added the TV to the quick access menu and tap on it, all I see is volume controls. I don't see a full "remote" in there at all, like per the screenshots shown on Android TV Remote Service Google Play page.

Am I missing something here? Do I need any other app on my phone to utilize the Android TV Remote Service on my phone through Google Home or the Quick Access / Home Control menu?

Thank you!

juzmafia

On Android mobile, the new remote feature is only available in Google TV(Google Play Movies & TV) app.
While On iPhone/iPad it will be available in Google Home app in future.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.videos

To access the new remote:-

  1. On Google TV app, via Qucik Settings Tile or in app remote icon
  2. On Google Play Movies & TV app, only via Quick Settings Tile
E39er

would love to know how to get this all working, I see nothing in my Google TV app and my TV supports the new remote...