Lost or dead remote? Most streaming platforms have a phone-based backup you may not know about.
Many streaming device manufacturers offer a companion app that turns a phone into a fully functional remote, including navigation, volume, and voice search.
A phone remote is a handy backup while you troubleshoot a physical remote, or replace one entirely — see our guide on replacing a lost streaming device remote if that's the situation you're in.
Most remote apps also let you type using your phone's keyboard, which is faster than entering account details with an on-screen keyboard and a directional pad.
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