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Take full control of your TV from your phone

Install apps the store doesn't offer, send files and photos to the TV, see its screen on your phone, type with your phone's keyboard and switch off what you don't need. atvTools talks to the TV over Wi‑Fi using ADB — no cables, no computer.

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Setup · three steps, once

Set up once, then it just works

The TV needs to allow connections from your phone. It takes a minute in the TV's settings and never has to be repeated.

Watch a video guide: how to enable debugging on your TV

Enable developer options

On the TV, open About and tap Build seven times — a menu called Developer options appears.
Settings › Device Preferences › About › Build
Enable debugging

In that menu, switch on USB debugging or Network debugging. On some devices USB debugging alone doesn't allow connections over the network — check whether Wireless debugging is available and turn that on too.
Settings › Device Preferences › Developer options
Open atvTools

Phone and TV on the same network: certified Android TV and Fire TV devices show up automatically. Anything else — add it by IP, e.g. 192.168.1.20:5555.
When the TV asks, tick “Always allow” and tap “Allow” — it won't ask again

What it does

One app, the whole toolbox

Everything below works on both platforms unless marked. The Android app gets new tools first.

Sideload apps

Install APK, XAPK, APKM and APKS files from your phone straight onto the TV.

Manage TV apps

Open, uninstall, disable, force‑stop, clear data, grant permissions — even for pre‑installed apps.

File manager

Browse the TV's storage, send files from your phone, copy, move, rename and delete.

Remote control & mouse

Full remote with D‑pad and media keys, a mouse mode that works like a real mouse, and your phone's keyboard for typing.

Screen mirroring

See the TV screen on your phone and tap to interact with it.

Screenshot & recording

Capture a still or record the TV screen, then share it or save it to your photos.

Shell

For power users: run ADB shell commands on the TV to remove bloatware or change hidden settings.

Media control

Play, pause and skip what's on the TV, with track info on your phone.

Device info & power

CPU, RAM, storage and network at a glance. Clear all caches, sleep, reboot or power off.

Widgets & shortcuts

Home‑screen widgets and one‑tap shortcuts for TV apps and shell commands.

Android only

Gamepad & button remapping

Configurable gamepad layout; remap any remote button to a keycode or ADB command.

Android only

Voice input

Talk into your phone for voice search on the TV, or dictate text into any field.

Screenshots

Same idea, native on each platform

Material on Android, Liquid Glass on iOS 26. Pick a platform to browse.

Device list showing Android TV and Chromecast found on the network — Devices on your network are found automatically

Tools tab: install, upload, file manager, channels, screen mirror, gamepad, screenshot, screen record, clear cache, screensaver, power menu — Tools tab

Apps list with a context menu: add shortcut, permissions, download, force stop, clear data, disable, uninstall — Manage any app, including system ones

Remote control with media keys, volume and a large touch area for mouse mode — Remote with mouse mode

File manager browsing the Pictures folder on the TV — File manager

Screenshot preview with update, share and download buttons — Screenshots, shared or saved

Shell tab running dumpsys meminfo with copy and clear controls — Shell

Info tab with storage, CPU, RAM, network and uptime gauges — Device info

Android vs iOS

What each version can do

Both apps share the same core. The Android app ships new tools first; iOS catches up release by release.

Feature	Android	iOS
Apps & files
Install APK	Yes	Yes
XAPK / APKM / APKS bundles	Yes	Yes
App management & permissions	Yes	Yes
File manager	Yes	Yes
Send files to the TV	Yes	Yes
Control
Remote control & mouse mode	Yes	Yes
Keyboard & text input	Yes	Yes
Voice input	Yes	Yes
Button remapping & gamepad	Yes	—
Floating & full‑screen remote	Yes	—
HDMI input selector	Yes	—
Media control	Yes	Yes
Launcher channels	Yes	Yes
Screen
Screen mirroring	Yes	Yes
Clipboard sync while mirroring	Yes	—
Screenshot	Yes	Yes
Screen recording	Yes	Yes
Recording with audio	Yes	Yes
System
Shell	Yes	Yes
Device info, cache clear, power	Yes	Yes
Widgets & shortcuts	Yes	—
Live Activity	—	Yes

Runs on Android phones and tablets, and on iPhone, iPad, Mac (Apple silicon) and Apple Vision.

Limitations by TV version

What your TV's Android version unlocks

atvTools works with any Android TV, Google TV or Fire TV once it's set up. A few tools depend on the Android version running on the TV, not on your phone.

Android 7and newer

Everything core: installing apps, managing apps, file manager, remote control, shell, screenshots, device info
Mouse mode with drag & drop

Android 8Android TV 8+

Launcher channels

Android 10

Media control works without the “Notification access” permission on the TV — on older versions it still works once that permission is granted

Android 11

Screen recording captures audio along with video. Older versions record video only

Android 13

Real microphone input for voice search from your smartphone

All versions

Video playback can appear black in mirroring, screenshots and recordings. DRM‑protected content (Netflix, Prime Video and similar) is always blocked by the OS, and on some firmware even unprotected video is not captured
Automatic discovery finds certified Android TV and Fire TV devices; other boxes can be added by IP address
Some functions may be unavailable on heavily customised firmware

Latest releases

Actively developed

1.3.2 Android · 14 Sep 2026 Android

D‑pad / directional controls no longer require premium
Screen‑mirror buttons: size, transparency and swap settings
Smoother HID cursor on high‑refresh‑rate phones
Capture HID events in button editing for quick key customisation
New microphone mode (Google TV Remote Control API v2)

Full Android changelog →

1.7.0 iOS · 31 Aug 2026 iOS

Screen mirroring arrives on iPhone and iPad
Fixes and improvements
From 1.6.0: Liquid Glass, app filters, drag & drop in mouse mode, automatic media control, Screensaver and Sleep tools

Full iOS changelog →

FAQ

Before you install

Which TVs and boxes work?

Anything running Android TV, Google TV or Fire OS — Chromecast with Google TV, Nvidia Shield, Fire TV Stick, Xiaomi Mi Box, onn., Sony and TCL sets, and generic Android boxes. Some functions depend on the TV's Android version and may be unavailable on older devices.

Do I need a computer or any technical skills?

No. Your phone connects to the TV directly over Wi‑Fi using ADB, the same connection Android uses for debugging. The only one‑time step is switching on a setting in the TV's menu, which the steps above walk you through. Nothing needs to be hacked or rooted.

Why is video black in screen mirroring or recordings?

DRM‑protected content (Netflix, Prime Video and similar) is always blocked from capture by the operating system. Depending on the TV's firmware, unprotected video can come out black as well — it's decided by the device, not by the app. Menus, settings and regular apps mirror and record fine.

Is it free?

The Android app is free with ads and offers a premium unlock for advanced tools. The iOS app is a small one‑time purchase on the App Store, no subscription. Check the stores for current prices in your country.

What about my data?

Everything happens between your phone and your TV on your own network; nothing you transfer or type leaves it. The iOS app collects no data at all. The Android app sends anonymous crash reports through Firebase Crashlytics so bugs can be fixed. Details in the privacy policy.

Where do I get help?

Each platform has its own Telegram chat: atvTools for Android and atvTools for iOS. Or write to tvdevv@gmail.com.

Your TV, finally easy to manage.

Available for Android and iOS. One minute of setup on the TV — then everything is a tap away.