Beginner 4 min read Updated: 2026-08-30

How to Control Android TV, Google TV & Firestick Remotely from Browser

Lost your TV remote? Turn your computer or smartphone into a wireless Wi-Fi remote control with full D-Pad navigation, volume control, and fast text typing.

Prerequisites & Requirements

  • Android TV, Google TV, or Fire TV Stick on same local Wi-Fi network

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Enable Network Debugging on TV

On Android TV: Settings > Device Preferences > About > Tap "Build" 7 times. Go to Developer options > Enable "Network debugging". Note the TV IP address.

2

Connect via ADB

In terminal or WebADB, connect to the TV IP address:

adb connect 192.168.1.150:5555
3

Open TV Remote Controller in WebADB

Open the "TV Remote" tab in WebADB Studio to use the visual remote control interface.

4

Use Useful ADB Keycodes for TV Control

Or send direct keyevents from command line:

adb shell input keyevent 19 # UP
adb shell input keyevent 20 # DOWN
adb shell input keyevent 21 # LEFT
adb shell input keyevent 22 # RIGHT
adb shell input keyevent 23 # DPAD_CENTER / OK
adb shell input keyevent 24 # VOLUME_UP
adb shell input keyevent 25 # VOLUME_DOWN