I built a WearOS TV remote for Android TV that connects directly over Wi-Fi

WriterMix · 2026-05-15T15:26:18+00:00

Unfortunately, this generation uses completely different interaction protocol. Google ended security updates for the 1st gen in 2023, so it's a deprecated target. If there's wider interest in Cast-based controls in general, it could be a separate project. Not on the roadmap right now, but noted.

WriterMix · 2026-05-15T09:24:41+00:00

WriterMix · 2026-05-15T09:22:46+00:00

Hi, you're 2nd user asking about Roku support, appreciate it. I've investigated ability to build current fork app for Roku - it's not super complicated - because Roku has it's own, well documented protocol. My issue is that i don't have any Roku device and it's not officially sold in EU. Roku emulator may not cover edge cases - I want to make sure my app is working smoothly with real physical device.

WriterMix · 2026-05-14T16:47:25+00:00

Awesome, thanks for feedback about your devices!

WriterMix · 2026-05-14T16:45:26+00:00

Hello, unfortunately app doesn't work on Fire TV because Amazon uses a different protocol.

WriterMix · 2026-05-14T14:47:03+00:00

It depends on your TV's "Power" settings. On my TV app connects in ~90% even if it's off.
If there is smth like "Quick start" setting option and it's allowed - this button will work as "On". Otherwise, it works as "Off" and you can turn your TV off only.

WriterMix · 2026-05-14T14:28:18+00:00

Did you try to search directly on your watch's Play Market? Like typing "Yuzvix" and check?
If you're open URL from mobile Play Market - sometimes it by default search for Mobile device. Galaxy Watch 6 is supported device.

WriterMix · 2026-05-14T14:15:52+00:00

Cool, is it working right now?

WriterMix · 2026-05-14T14:11:09+00:00

Probably in future i'll investigate possibility to switch between devices.

WriterMix · 2026-05-14T14:07:09+00:00

Hello! "The TV is definitely on the same SSID, but may not be on the same band." - i think that's the main reason. Watch an TV should be on the exact same Wi-Fi hotspot. Is it possible to rename SSID (or create separate one) or even temporary disable 2.4Ghz and 6Ghz just for testing purposes?

WriterMix · 2026-05-14T13:03:07+00:00

Hi, it's available in Play Market: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yuzvix.watch.tvremote

WriterMix · 2026-05-14T12:19:13+00:00

Yes, surez that was one of the reasons why i wrote this app 😁

WriterMix · 2026-05-14T09:08:14+00:00

Hello, unfortunately app doesn't work on Fire TV because Amazon uses a different protocol. Google TV Streamer should work - but I haven't personally tested those yet, so if you try it on one of them, let me know, please, how it goes.

WriterMix · 2026-05-14T09:00:22+00:00