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:

Install and click "Open":

Click "Allow":

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”:

Highlight "android remote” and go to “Properties”:

We go to the section "About the application":

We give permission to show over other applications:

We return to the main screen.

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”:

Turn on "android remote” :

Next, go to “Device Settings” and select “Accessibility”:

Turn on "android remote” :

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":

There is a pointer:

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:

Scroll down/up:

Back button:

Voice search:

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):

Button “Settings”:

Volume up/down buttons:

The next button shows the latest apps:

Download the application "Zank Remote" and use.

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