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Remote for Chromecast TV on Windows Pc

Developed By: Kraftwerk 9 Inc.

License: Free

Rating: 2,9/5 - 1.478 votes

Last Updated: April 24, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.4.4
Size 34.5 MB
Release Date December 19, 23
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (9)]

What's New:
Some minor improvements [see more]

Description from Developer:
This application allows you to control Chromecast media player with Google TV. Launch your favorite channels like Netflix or Youtube in one tap. Play movies, shows, and music. Use... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Remote for Chromecast TV and install on Windows PC. Remote for Chromecast TV is free Tools app, developed by Kraftwerk 9 Inc.. Latest version of Remote for Chromecast TV is 1.4.4, was released on 2023-12-19 (updated on 2024-04-24). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of Remote for Chromecast TV is 2,9. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1,478 users, 620 users had rated it 5*, 589 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Remote for Chromecast TV on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Remote for Chromecast TV on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Remote for Chromecast TV on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Remote for Chromecast TV using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Remote for Chromecast TV" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Remote for Chromecast TV on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Remote for Chromecast TV" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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This application allows you to control Chromecast media player with Google TV. Launch your favorite channels like Netflix or Youtube in one tap. Play movies, shows, and music. Use your phone as a fully functional remote control: navigate content, and change TV volume.

Buttons are organized as on the original hardware Remote for Chromecast. But also there is a big touchpad for more convenient navigation. There is a separate tab with a list of all applications installed on your media player.

Key features:
* Fully functional remote control;
* Automatic connection to a device;
* A large touchpad for content navigation;
* Keyboard for convenient text entry;

Terms of Use: https://kraftwerk9.com/terms

Connection:
Connect a phone or tablet and a TV to the Wi-Fi network. You need to set up your Chromecast device to be able to connect to it. Please refer to the in-app manual for more details.

Supported devices:
* Chromecast with Google TV (HD Version, 4K Version).

Disclaimer:
The “Remote for Chromecast” application is not an official product of Google.
Some minor improvements
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to enter Wi-Fi Multicast mode.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.