It always happens the same way. You settle in to watch something, reach for the remote, and it is gone, wedged in the sofa, under a cushion, or simply nowhere a reasonable search should fail to find it. If it is your Chromecast with Google TV remote that has vanished for good, the fix is smaller and cheaper than most people expect, and you do not need to buy a whole new streaming device to get it back.
What G9N9N actually means
Flip your original remote over, or check the box it came in, and you will find G9N9N printed as the model number, alongside device codes like GA01409, GA01919, GA01920 or GA01923 depending on region. That is Google's own internal code for the voice remote bundled with Chromecast with Google TV, and it is the number every replacement remote, ours included, is built to match. Knowing it saves you the guesswork of trying to describe the little white remote with the Netflix button to a search engine.
An important compatibility note
This remote, and this compatibility code, is specific to Chromecast with Google TV, the version that plugs into an HDMI port and comes with its own home screen and remote. It is not compatible with the earlier Chromecast 1st, 2nd or 3rd generation dongles, which had no remote at all and were controlled entirely from a phone, nor with Chromecast Ultra or Chromecast Audio, which are different products entirely. If your original device never came with a remote in the box, this is not the part you are looking for. If it did, and that remote is now missing, this is exactly the replacement.
What it actually does
- Google Assistant voice search, hold the microphone button and ask for a show, an actor, or just say what mood you are in, the same voice search the original remote offered.
- Dedicated Netflix and YouTube buttons for one-press launching of the two most-used apps.
- Full d-pad navigation and side volume keys, so it replaces every function of the original, not just the voice search.
- Bluetooth pairing for a stable, responsive connection rather than needing direct line of sight.
Pairing it in under a minute
- Fit two AAA batteries into the remote.
- On your Chromecast with Google TV, open Settings and find the auto-pairing prompt, or wait for the on-screen pairing message if the device detects no remote connected.
- Press and hold the Back and Home buttons on the new remote at the same time.
- Watch for the LED to start pulsing, then release both buttons. The remote is now paired.
Only one remote can be paired to a Chromecast with Google TV at a time, so if an old, still-working remote is lingering somewhere, you do not need to worry about a conflict, whichever one paired most recently is the one in control.
The batteries it actually needs
Two AAA cells, not included, the same size that runs half the remotes and small gadgets in most homes. If you are already restocking batteries for other devices, our guide to which battery your device uses covers what is worth keeping in the drawer, and our Energizer AA/AAA/AAAA/9V multipack covers this remote alongside most of the rest of the house.
Get your remote back
The G9N9N Bluetooth Voice Remote ships from Singapore, matched to the original in function, size and button layout. No new streaming box needed, no re-setting up your accounts and apps from scratch, just a lost part replaced.
Frequently asked questions
What is the model number of the Chromecast with Google TV remote?
G9N9N. It is printed on the back of the original remote and on the box, and every genuine replacement remote is built to match this code alongside device codes like GA01409, GA01919, GA01920 and GA01923.
Will this remote work with an older Chromecast?
No. It is built for Chromecast with Google TV specifically. The earlier Chromecast 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation dongles came with no remote at all, and Chromecast Ultra and Chromecast Audio are different products this remote does not pair with.
How do I pair a replacement G9N9N remote?
Fit two AAA batteries, trigger auto-pairing from your Chromecast with Google TV's settings or wait for the on-screen prompt, then press and hold the Back and Home buttons on the remote together until the LED pulses, then release.
Can I have two remotes paired at once?
No, only one remote pairs to a Chromecast with Google TV at a time. Whichever one paired most recently is the active one.
What batteries does it use?
Two AAA batteries, not included.
