After the Google TV launch, things have heated up in the Android TV space. We managed to install Google TV on Android TV and thankfully, it worked pretty well with a few exceptions. It led us to many revelations and we included all our findings in our Android TV tips and tricks article. And now, we have come up with a simple tutorial on how to remap the Android TV remote to bring additional shortcuts and functionalities. You can take screenshots with just a press of the button, skip tracks with volume buttons, turn off the screen, and do much more. So if you are interested in learning how to remap the Android TV remote, follow along.
First and foremost, you need to install the Button Mapper app. It’s a free app but some of the customizations require you to pay a one-time fee of $4.99 (Rs. 175). The developer is kind enough to let you use the Pro features without paying any charge. Press “No Thanks” whenever you get the Pro feature prompt. That said, you should consider opting for the paid plan if you are going to utilize the app on your Android TV.
Now, enable the toggle for “Customize” and choose the pattern as to how you will use the Home button. For instance, I selected “Double tap” for the Home button.
Next, move to the drop-down menu where “Actions” is located and change it to “Media”. Now, select “Next track”. You are done. If you are playing songs on Spotify then simply double-tap the Volume up button and it will change the track.
