Solo maker tests an AI-built Android TV remote app
A Claude-assisted Android TV remote app has been released and needs testing across more phones, TVs, and boxes. The app is free and has no ads, with the goal of becoming a strong free TV remote option. was used for most of the coding, and Codex was used occasionally.
Gemini helped write design documents, more detailed prompts, material, and text. Testing so far was done on a Pixel 9. The app includes many custom button types; one custom button is free and can be changed as often as needed.
Unlimited custom buttons may become a paid feature, and an iOS release is also planned. Partly tested support includes Android TV and Google TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, Google TV Streamer, Google Nest Hub, and smart displays, with such as , on-screen keyboard, voice, volume, and media playback controls.
Key points
- A free, ad-free Android TV remote app has been released for testing.
- handled much of the coding, with Codex used occasionally.
- Gemini helped with design documents, prompts, , and content.
- The app has only been tested on a Pixel 9 so far, so more device feedback is needed.
- One custom button is free, while unlimited custom buttons may become paid.