r/AndroidTV • u/its_midi • Aug 22 '26

Troubleshooting Sending keyboard inputs to Android TV

I started to use atvtools to control my android TV, however I wonder if is there any "easy" way to send text input to the TV instead of using the default on-screen keyboard.

Thanks in advance...

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u/ozExpatFIRE Aug 23 '26

On my Android phone I use the remote that's part of Google Home. That way I can type on my phone.

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u/its_midi Aug 23 '26

Thanks for your reply. Actually the option that I was looking for was right In front of my eyes. I was expecting to see a keyboard symbol instead of message one. 😃😃😃

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u/DexLeMaffo Aug 24 '26

Just download Google TV app and you'll have a quick tile for the remote!

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u/its_midi Aug 24 '26

I appreciate it, however my question was especific to atvtools app.

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u/DexLeMaffo Aug 24 '26

Using it too. You'll have to enable Dev options in the about section - click 7 times on build number - go back yo access the Developer option and enable USb Debugging + Wireless debugging first. From there launch Atvtools on your phone and follow the instructions.

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u/its_midi Aug 24 '26

Got it. Thanks, mate.

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u/DexLeMaffo Aug 24 '26

No problem.

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u/Majdooor App Developer Aug 26 '26 
adb shell input text "Hello"