If anyone still don't know. Google home app has now added the Google TV / Android TV remote. Just click on the device and at the bottom left corner you will see the Open Remote button. But for this you will require Google home app update to 2.46 version Google home app 2.46: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-home/google-home-2-46-1-7-release/google-home-2-46-1-7-android-apk-download/
FYI, sideloading is not mandatory; as the update is officially rolling out to all android phones. Got the update today.