Phone remote

Watching on the TV or a big screen? Turn your phone into a remote and control what's playing without getting off the couch. It works like a real TV remote.

How to use it

  1. Sign in to the same Metal TV account on both devices: the one that's playing (your TV or computer) and your phone.
  2. On your phone, open Remote from the menu (or go to metaltv.live/remote).
  3. It connects to your other device automatically. If more than one is open, tap the line at the top to switch between them.

What you can control

  • Channel – tap any channel to switch what's playing on your TV instantly.
  • Volume – the − and + buttons step the TV's volume up and down, and the level flashes in the corner of the TV.
  • Mute – mute or unmute the TV.
  • Follow band and Save track – add the band or track that's playing to your library.

The remote also shows what's playing on your TV, so you always know what you're controlling.

Good to know

  • Both devices need to be signed in to the same account with Metal TV open. If your TV isn't connected, the remote will tell you.
  • You can only ever control your own devices – nobody else can reach them.
  • The remote is a member feature, so it needs a free Metal TV account.