A short guide to the idea behind it, what you need, and how to get the most out of it...
The idea
A TV and a phone are good at different things. The phone has the keyboard, the clipboard and the page you were just reading. The TV has the screen. KRemote connects the two so the link travels from where it already is to where you want to watch it.
When you send a link, your phone passes it over the internet to your TV. KPlayer, the receiving app, picks it up and opens it in your TV's browser or in an app you chose. Nothing is mirrored and nothing is streamed from your phone, so you can put the phone down the moment the page appears.
The phone sends the address. The TV does the rest.
Before you start
You need four things, and none of them cost anything to set up:
A phone with Chrome or Safari.
An Android TV or Fire TV with KPlayer installed.
An internet connection on both devices. They can be on different networks.
A web browser installed on the TV. Silk is a good choice.
Both apps are small, so installing them takes seconds rather than minutes.
Setting up
Pairing is a one-time job. Follow these steps in order:
Install KRemote on your phone. Open it in your browser and add it to your home screen. It then behaves like any other app. The install guide shows each tap.
Open KPlayer on your TV. A QR code fills the screen.
Scan the code with KRemote. The two devices are now paired.
Send your first link. Paste an address into KRemote and it appears on the TV.
Changing TV? Scan the new TV's QR code. You never need to scan again on the same one.
Choosing where a link opens
By default, every http:// and https:// link opens in your TV's default browser. That covers most websites and videos.
If you want a link to open in a particular app instead, start it with that app's protocol. The app has to be installed on the TV and must support the protocol, otherwise nothing opens.
Default Apps By Protocol
Link starts with
Opens in
http:// or https://
Default browser
dailymotion://
Dailymotion
mxplayer://
MX Player
vlc://
VLC
Custom URLs...
Any compatible app
Most links are handled by the default browser, so install a reliable browser such as Amazon Silk or TV Bro and make it the default on the TV.
If something doesn't work
Almost every problem comes down to one of three things. Check them in this order:
KPlayer isn't open. The TV only receives links while KPlayer is on screen.
One device is offline. Both phone and TV need internet access.
The app link doesn't match. If a vlc:// or similar link does nothing, make sure that app is installed on the TV and supports it. Standard https:// links always fall back to the browser.
Quick answers
Yes. KRemote provides core link-casting and bookmark management capabilities without subcription fees or user registration.
No. KRemote requires no registration or account creation. Simply scan the QR code once to connect your mobile device to your TV.
KRemote is a Progressive Web App (PWA). You do not need an app store; see how to install it from here.
Yes. KPlayer is the client app installed directly on your smart TV. It provides the QR code used to pair with KRemote.
No. Pairing is established on your first setup. You only need to rescan if you switch to a different TV or clear your browser data.
Currently, KRemote pairs with one active TV display at a time. To control a different television, simply scan the QR code displayed on that TV's KPlayer screen.
No. Pairing is established on your first setup. You only need to rescan if you switch to a different TV or clear your browser data.
No. KRemote sends only the URL to your TV, allowing the television browser or media player to load and render the content independently. Your phone remains completely free for other tasks.
Yes. For privacy purposes, KPlayer disconnects when hidden. To receive incoming links, KPlayer must be active and open on your TV screen.
A stable, standard web browser such as Silk Browser (set as the default browser on your TV) is recommended, as it reliably handles most web links and embedded media.
Yes. On Android, KRemote integrates into your system share sheet, enabling direct one-tap sharing from any app. On iOS, you can copy the link and paste it directly into KRemote.
Ensure your mobile camera lens is clean, increase your phone screen brightness, and maintain an adequate distance to allow proper camera auto-focus. Verify that camera permissions are enabled for your mobile browser.
Confirm that KPlayer is open and active on the TV display, that both devices have active internet access, and that your TV has a default web browser set to handle standard web pages.
Yes. Links formatted with custom protocols (such as vlc://) trigger the corresponding app on your TV, provided the app is installed and supports deep links. Standard https:// URLs open in your default TV web browser.
No. Web links always open in your TV's browser. Opening directly inside native streaming apps like Netflix isn't supported because those services block external link redirection.
All saved bookmarks and history are stored locally on your device using client-side web storage. No personal link data or browsing history is ever transmitted to or retained on external servers.
Yes. You have full control to search, recast, or permanently delete individual links or entire history records directly from the application interface.