Today we will consider the application “Zank Remote” - this is a remote control from an Android smartphone. This program includes the following features:
- Mouse
- air mouse
- touchpad
- TV remote control
- Regular remote
Also, you can transfer files two-way.
(How to use the mouse and air mouse I already told here )
First, install the application on Android TV. We go to the Play Store and enter the name “ Android Remote ” in the search bar:
It is suggested to enable “USB Debugging”:
Enabling USB debugging is not recommended! Consider how to get permission differently.
Open E S Explorer and go to “APPs”:
Select " Android Remote " and go to "Properties":
We go to the section "About the application":
We give permission to show over other applications:
Go to the "Device Settings" section and select "Accessibility":
Next, turn on “ Android Remote ”. The mouse pointer appeared:
Now let's look at how to get permission on Android 9+.
Go to "Settings" and select "Applications":
Next, select “Special access” and “Over other applications”:
Next, go to “Device Settings” and select “Accessibility”:
Now you need to open the application:
In case it doesn't connect automatically, you can find the IP address here:
Now we take a smartphone and install the application “ Android Remote ”. We open:
Click on the magnifying glass and the device search begins (both devices must be on the same Internet network):
The device is found, click "OK":
Now let's take a closer look at the buttons of this remote control.
Aeromysh mode:
Next, “Touchpad” (drag with your finger):
Regular remote with navigation keys:
The next button allows you to add an application for quick access:
Add an application, click on it and open:
Also, you can call the keyboard on your smartphone and type from it:
Next, click the "Upload Files" button. Click “Allow” and you can select a file to transfer to your smartphone/device:
Next is the remote for the TV (supported with Android TV 7):
The next button shows the latest apps:
Download the application "Zank Remote" and use.
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