CetusPlay - TV Remote Server Receiver for Android

Quick summary

CetusPlay - TV Remote Server Receiver is a free server app that runs on your television or media box so your phone or tablet can act as a universal remote. The TV-side app is made by CetusPlay Global and pairs with the CetusPlay remote client you install on your mobile device to control the TV and cast media.

Compatible hardware

• Fire TV Stick and other Amazon Fire TV devices
• Android media boxes and set-top boxes
• Android-based smart TVs and Fire TV models

Main capabilities

CetusPlay's server app provides several useful functions to extend your TV’s capabilities and simplify control:

• Stream local media from your mobile device to the big screen (photos, videos, music, documents, and more)
• Load M3U playlists to watch live TV or other streamed channels
• Launch installed TV apps directly from your mobile device to skip manual navigation
• Free up system resources by clearing cache and removing temporary files to improve responsiveness

Control modes

You can choose the input style that feels most natural for you:

• Mouse-style control for free-pointer movement
• Keyboard input for typing and search tasks
• Touchpad navigation for swipe and tap gestures
• Direction-pad (D-pad) controls for traditional remote navigation

Installation and connection notes

• Install the server on the TV/box and the companion CetusPlay app on your phone or tablet.
• Ensure both the TV and the mobile device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network to avoid connection problems.
• If you’re using a Fire TV or Fire TV Stick, enable ADB debugging on the device as part of the setup process.
• The setup can involve several manual steps, so allow a few minutes to complete everything.

Final thoughts

Although the initial setup requires a bit of effort, the CetusPlay server unlocks convenient casting, live-playlist support, quick app launching, and multiple navigation methods that can make interacting with your smart TV much smoother.