{"id":80616,"date":"2020-10-02T18:27:18","date_gmt":"2020-10-02T15:27:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-remap-buttons-on-the-chromecast-with-google-tv-remote\/"},"modified":"2020-10-02T18:27:18","modified_gmt":"2020-10-02T15:27:18","slug":"how-to-remap-buttons-on-the-chromecast-with-google-tv-remote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-remap-buttons-on-the-chromecast-with-google-tv-remote\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Remap Buttons on the Chromecast with Google TV Remote"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2d5030e30a0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2d5030e30a0\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-remap-buttons-on-the-chromecast-with-google-tv-remote\/#Remap_the_YouTube_Button\" >Remap the YouTube Button<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-remap-buttons-on-the-chromecast-with-google-tv-remote\/#Remap_the_Netflix_and_Any_Other_Button\" >Remap the Netflix (and Any Other) Button<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Remap Buttons on the Chromecast with Google TV Remote&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_693636\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-693636 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xchromecast-with-google-tv-with-remote-htg.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.RBVz1r3cJl.jpg\" alt=\"Chromecast with Google TV with remote\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-credittext=\"Justin Duino\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Justin Duino<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Your Chromecast with Google TV remote comes with two shortcut buttons. The first opens the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a> of your choice, and the second launches Netflix. If you want to change either shortcut\u2019s action, you can remap the button on the Chromecast with Google TV remote.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remap_the_YouTube_Button\"><\/span>Remap the YouTube Button<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The YouTube button on the Chromecast with Google TV remote can be remapped to open any YouTube app quickly. The button supports the standard YouTube app, YouTube TV, YouTube Kids, and YouTube Music.<\/p>\n<p>To get started, press and hold the \u201cYouTube\u201d button on your remote.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_693767\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-693767 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xpress-and-hold-the-youtube-button-on-the-chromecast-with-google-tv-remote.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.WAMKO02XXB.jpg\" alt=\"Press and hold the &quot;YouTube&quot; button on the Chromecast with Google TV remote\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-credittext=\"Justin Duino\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Justin Duino<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>From the menu that appears, select the YouTube app that you want to open using your remote.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-693768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xselect-the-youtube-app-you-would-like-to-map-the-button-to.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.dX_xiFEf-W.png\" alt=\"Select the YouTube app you would like to map the button to\" width=\"650\" height=\"232\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You will be immediately taken back to the Google TV home screen. A message will appear in the top-right corner that confirms your change.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-693769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xa-pop-up-message-will-appear-confirming-the-change.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.1PYmimSmA4.png\" alt=\"A pop-up message will appear confirming the change\" width=\"650\" height=\"158\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can press and hold the \u201cYouTube\u201d button on your Chromecast remote again in the future to remap the shortcut to a different YouTube app.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What Happened to Google Play <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Movies<\/a> &amp; TV?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remap_the_Netflix_and_Any_Other_Button\"><\/span>Remap the Netflix (and Any Other) Button<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, remapping the \u201cNetflix\u201d button and the remote\u2019s other buttons isn\u2019t as easy. Although there isn\u2019t a built-in tool for remapping these shortcuts, you can download a paid third-party app to give your Chromecast with Google TV remote extra functionality.<\/p>\n<p>Start by navigating to the \u201cApps\u201d app and then selecting the \u201cSearch For Apps\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-693771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xnavigate-to-the-apps-tab-and-select-the-search-for-apps-button.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.tF8homP2-D.png\" alt=\"Navigate to the &quot;Apps&quot; tab and select the &quot;Search For Apps&quot; button\" width=\"650\" height=\"494\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Either use the on-screen keyboard or hold down the Google Assistant button on the Chromecast remote to search for the \u201cButton Mapper\u201d app. Click the \u201cInstall\u201d button to download the app to your streaming device.<\/p>\n<p>Once installed, select the \u201cOpen\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-693772\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xselect-the-open-button-once-the-buttom-mapper-app-is-installed.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.sOLYPGmyQy.png\" alt=\"Select the &quot;Open&quot; button once the Button Mapper app is installed\" width=\"650\" height=\"371\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, after the Chromecast with Google TV is set up and connected to your Google account, you can install the app via the Play Store. From your computer, visit the Button Mapper\u2019s Play Store listing. Click the \u201cInstall\u201d button and then choose your Google Chromecast as the device to install it on.<\/p>\n<p>With the Button Mapper app open, you\u2019ll need to unlock its pro features. The in-app purchase costs $4.99 plus taxes.<\/p>\n<p>You can now remap every button on your Chromecast with Google TV remote. Select the \u201cAdd Button\u201d option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-693776\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/select-the-add-buttons-option.png.pagespeed.ce.5_XbrWhdJ4.png\" alt=\"Select the &quot;Add Buttons&quot; option\" width=\"650\" height=\"485\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, click the \u201cAdd Buttons\u201d item and then press the \u201cNetflix\u201d or any other button on your remote. The button, shown below as \u201cButton_3,\u201d will appear on the list. Select the option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-693780\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xselect-the-add-buttons-option-press-which-button-you-want-to-map-and-then-choose-the-button-from-the-list.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.pyhPPbEm6F.png\" alt=\"Select the &quot;Add Buttons&quot; option, press the button you want to remap, and then choose the button from the list\" width=\"650\" height=\"225\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Finally, you can set the button\u2019s new functionality. It can launch an action (like taking a screenshot), open a different application (such as Disney+, Hulu, or HBO Max), or run several other activities.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-693782\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xchoose-the-remapped-buttons-action.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.C1vAFeIO4E.png\" alt=\"Choose the remapped button's action\" width=\"650\" height=\"611\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>With your Chromecast with Google TV remote\u2019s button remapped, you can now press it to test the new functionality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For forums sites go to <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/forum.buradabiliyorum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Forum.BuradaBiliyorum.Com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>If you want to read more like this article, you can visit our <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Technology category.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/693763\/how-to-remap-buttons-on-the-chromecast-with-google-tv-remote\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;#How to Remap Buttons on the Chromecast with Google TV Remote&#8221; Justin Duino Your Chromecast with Google TV remote comes with two shortcut buttons. 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