I own a TCL Android TV and it came with a big remote which has some issues and does not have a microphone; I want to use voice commands to navigate the OS and apps. My Nest Mini works fine independently for switching inputs and opening YouTube but doesn’t interact when I toggle voice buttons within an app. I also need an air mouse or trackpad built in for what I deal with.

So I’m searching for a new small, minimal and sleek remote that can control everything like normal but also include *working voice control and air mouse. Preferably no numpad and modern design like Google’s remote since I’m pushing aesthetics in 2022.

• From my limited research, voice control in [TVs with built in] Android TV only works through bluetooth remotes. please correct me if I’m wrong. And most air mouses (mice?) are USB controlled rather than bluetooth so I’m concerned that voice may not work.

Obvious solution is to get a mobile app but that’s not easily accessible by any other users. I’ve tried many apps but it’s laggy and temperamental. A half solution is buying the TCL voice remote which looks great and probably will work with no setup, but no air mouse. Another solution is to buy a Chinese USB air mouse voice remote. I have seen some videos of voice working with Android TV boxes but nothing so far with an actual TV. Furthermore they also need what they call an ‘IR learning feature’ so it can copy my original remote’s power button. However I see reviews on most of these remotes about the IR not working or learning correctly. I don’t really care about other buttons like volume and inputs since I can control them using my Nest Mini.

So far I’ve gathered some contenders in order. MECOOL V01 - seems legit and bluetooth WeChip W3 - cool ripoff Apple design WeChip W1 - most reviewed, generally good

Any other remotes which fit my needs? Which would be the best? All help is appreciated :)