How to connect?

ADB Remote app requires ADB over Wi-Fi (ADB daemon running on a TCP/IP port). This configuration needs to be done only once, and then it will connect automatically next time.

IMPORTANT

Most Android TVs and Android boxes automatically run ADB over Wi-Fi after enabling USB Debugging. But for phones and tablets, it's disabled by default. In this case, please use Wireless Debugging mode to connect. If you have a computer, see How to change ADB over Wi-Fi mode using computer?.

Step 1

Connect both devices to the same WiFi.

Step 2

Disconnect any VPN apps.

Some devices may fail to connect to the ADB server when a VPN is connected.

Step 3

Note

If target device is phone or tablet, please use Wireless Debugging mode to connect.

Enable USB Debugging. If you already enabled USB debugging, please proceed to Step 4.

• Open Settings on Android TV and select Device Preferences.

  

• Select About or About TV.

  

• Tap Build or Android TV OS build or Model or Software version 7 times until you see No need, you are already a developer toast message.

  

• Go back to Device Preferences and select Developer options.

  

• Enable USB debugging.

  

IMPORTANT

• If your target device is Mi TV, you also need to enable ADB debugging in Settings > Security. For more info, see How to enable ADB debugging on Mi TVs?.
• If your target device is Tanix W2 or G96 Max, you need to enable Wireless ADB using WADB app. For more info, see How to enable Wireless ADB using WADB app?

Step 4

Get local IP Address. Both Wi-Fi and Ethernet (LAN cable / Wired connection) are supported. If you already know local IP Address, please proceed to Step 5.

• Select Network and Internet in settings.

  

• If you use Wi-Fi, select your connected WiFi.

  

  Remember the IP Address (IPv4 address). It should start with 192.168.x.x .

  

• If you use Ethernet, Remember the Ethernet IP Address (IPv4 address). It should start with 192.168.x.x .

  

Step 5

Open ADB Remote app on your phone. Enter IP address from your Android TV/box. Enter 5555 in Port. Then just press Connect button.

Most Android TVs and boxes run ADB daemon on TCP port 5555.

Troubleshooting

What should I do if app shows "Please allow USB debugging" like this?

If app shows like this, a prompt dialog saying "Allow USB debugging?" will appear on your target device. Check Always allow from this computer checkbox, and press OK/Allow button. Then, press Connect button again in the ADB Remote app.

What should I do if app shows "Connection timed out"?

• Ensure USB debugging is enabled and the IP Address from the target device is correctly entered.
• Reboot/restart your phone, the target device (Android TV/box), and your Wi-Fi router (by turning them off and on). Then, try again.
• If your target device is running Android 11 or later and has Wireless debugging option in developer options, try connecting using Wireless Debugging mode.
• If you have a computer, see how to change ADB over Wi-Fi mode using computer?.
• If none of these steps resolve the issue, please contact us here.

What should I do if IP address keep changing?

• Please see How to make Wi-Fi IP static?.

How to enable Wireless ADB using WADB app?

1. Install WADB app on your target device (Android TV or box).

   • Play Store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=moe.haruue.wadb
   • Direct link - https://apps-aab69a.gitlab.io/wadb.apk

2. Open WADB app, turn on Enable wireless adb and Start on boot.

   

Note

To enable wireless ADB directly on from the device, root is required. Some Android TVs and boxes are already rooted, so this method may work.

• WADB app, developed by RikkaApps, is not affiliated with the ADB Remote app.

How to enable ADB debugging on Mi TVs?

1. Open Settings and click on Security.

   

2. Change ADB debugging from Deny to Allow.

   

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