Chromecast Remote App for iPhone and Android

Lost the Chromecast remote, or it stopped pairing? Kliky is a remote for Chromecast with Google TV and the Google TV Streamer on your iPhone or Android, over Wi‑Fi.

Kliky works with these Chromecast models

The main Chromecast series by year. Kliky also works with other Chromecast devices on the same systems and are connected to your Wi‑Fi.

Google TV Streamer (4K), 2024With a remote · Google TVWorks with Kliky
Chromecast with Google TV (4K), 2020With a remote · Google TVWorks with Kliky
Chromecast with Google TV (HD), 2022With a remote · Google TVWorks with Kliky

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What Kliky does on a Chromecast

The full remote
Directions, OK, Back, Home, volume and playback, laid out for Chromecast.
App shortcuts
Open the apps and channels on the TV straight from your phone.
Phone keyboard
Type searches and passwords on your phone instead of with arrow keys.
Voice search and touchpad
Say what you want to watch, or swipe through menus.

How to connect your phone to a Chromecast

1
Same Wi‑Fi
Connect your phone and the TV to the same Wi‑Fi network. Guest networks and VPNs keep them apart.
2
Pick your TV
Open Kliky and choose the TV from the list of devices it finds.
3
Enter the six-digit code
The TV shows a six-digit code. Type it into the app to pair.
4
Start controlling
The TV remembers your phone, so next time Kliky reconnects by itself.

Chromecast remote app not working?

Open Help

Chromecast not found

Put the phone on the same Wi‑Fi as the Chromecast, turn off VPNs and avoid guest networks. On iPhone, allow Local Network access for the app.

No code appears on the TV

Switch the TV to the Chromecast’s HDMI input, wake it and start the connection again from the app.

Volume does not change

Turn on HDMI‑CEC in the TV’s settings so the Chromecast can pass volume commands to it.

Keyboard not showing

Select a text field on the TV first. The keyboard in Kliky opens when the Chromecast is waiting for text.

Remote control for Chromecast with Google TV

Chromecast with Google TV and its successor, the Google TV Streamer, have a full menu and a voice remote. They accept a phone as a remote on the same network and show a six-digit code the first time you connect.

Kliky gives you directions, Enter, Back, Home and playback, a keyboard for searches and passwords, voice search and app shortcuts.

Use your phone as a Chromecast remote

Google’s own virtual remote is in the Google Home app: tap the Chromecast, then Open remote on iPhone. On Android it is also in the Google TV app under Connect TV. Both need a Google account and the same Wi‑Fi.

Kliky needs no account and keeps the Chromecast next to your other TVs and streaming devices in one list.

Chromecast remote not working or not pairing

Replace the two AAA batteries first. Then hold Back + Home on the remote for about three seconds until its light pulses; the remote is now in pairing mode. If the Chromecast does not pick it up, press the button on the back of the Chromecast to start pairing from its side, or unplug it for a minute and try again.

Lost Chromecast remote

If the Chromecast is on Wi‑Fi, a phone on the same network controls it at once. The Google TV Streamer can make its remote ring: press the button on the back of the streamer and the remote plays a sound for 30 seconds. The newer voice remote also works with Chromecast with Google TV as a replacement.

If the Chromecast is offline, the TV’s own remote can often steer it through HDMI‑CEC, which is enough to open the network settings.

Volume and power on the Chromecast remote

Those buttons control your TV or soundbar and are set up under Settings › Remotes & Accessories › Set up remote buttons. From a phone, volume is passed to the TV over HDMI‑CEC, so that has to be enabled on the TV.

Older Chromecasts without a remote

The original Chromecast, Chromecast 2 and 3 and Chromecast Ultra have no menu to navigate, so there is nothing for a remote to control. You send video to them from your phone. Kliky’s Cast and Screen Mirroring features do that.

Chromecast remote app FAQ

Can I use my phone as a Chromecast remote?

Yes, for Chromecast with Google TV and the Google TV Streamer. Pick the device in Kliky and enter the code shown on the TV.

How do I pair a Chromecast remote?

Hold Back and Home on the remote for about three seconds until its light pulses. If needed, press the button on the back of the Chromecast to start pairing.

Does an old Chromecast need a remote?

No. Older Chromecasts have no menu. You cast to them from apps on your phone.

How do I set up a Chromecast without the remote?

Use the TV’s remote through HDMI‑CEC to move through the setup screens, then control it from your phone once it is on Wi‑Fi.

Can I use a Chromecast without Wi‑Fi?

A Chromecast needs a network for streaming and for phone control. Without Wi‑Fi neither casting nor a phone remote works.

Is the Chromecast remote app free?

Yes. Kliky is free to download on the App Store and Google Play, and the remote is free to use. Some extra features are offered as an optional subscription inside the app.

Is this the official Chromecast app?

No. Kliky is an independent app made by Orvanta Digital Limited and is not affiliated with Chromecast.

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