Remote control and accessories

How do I pair the remote control with the LEAP-NOVA?

The remote control pairs automatically during first-time setup. To pair it manually at any time, do it during the boot stage of the device. Follow these steps:

1Remove the main power

Unplug the power cable of the device.

2Wait 5 seconds

Wait 5 seconds before reconnecting the power.

3Insert the main power

Plug the power cable back in.

4Wait for the Google logo

The device boots. Wait until the Google logo is shown on the screen.

5Press BACK and HOME

On the remote, press the BACK and HOME buttons at the same time for 5 seconds, until the LED on the remote blinks green.

6Confirm the pairing

If the remote is detected, a pairing screen is displayed with a confirmation. The device then goes automatically to the Home screen and can be used.

How do I connect a Bluetooth headset, keyboard, or speaker?

• Go to Settings > Remote & Accessories.
• Select Add accessory and press OK on the remote.
• Put your Bluetooth device in pairing mode.
• Select the device from the list and press OK. If a PIN is required, follow the on-screen instructions.

How do I disconnect a Bluetooth device?

• Go to Settings > Remote & Accessories.
• Select the device you want to remove.
• Press OK and select Forget (Unpair).

The remote control is not responding. What should I do?

• Check that the 2 × AAA batteries are correctly inserted (observe the +/− markings in the battery compartment).
• Replace the batteries if they are flat.
• Re-pair the remote: unplug the LEAP-NOVA from the wall, wait 5 seconds, then replug it. Wait until the Google boot screen appears on the TV, then press Home + Back simultaneously for 5 seconds until the LED blinks green.
• Ensure no object is blocking the infrared receiver if you are trying to control the TV (IR range: point the remote towards the TV).

Warning: If you remove the remote from the paired devices list in Settings ('Forget'), you will no longer be able to control the stick until you pair it again using the method above.

Voice search on the remote does not work.

The voice button requires the remote to be paired via Bluetooth. If voice search is not responding, re-pair the remote: unplug the LEAP-NOVA, wait 5 seconds, replug it, wait for the boot screen, then press Home + Back for 5 seconds.

What can I control with the remote?

The LEAP-NOVA remote is a 2-in-1 remote:

• Bluetooth: controls the LEAP-NOVA stick (navigation, Google Assistant, app shortcuts for YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+).
• Infrared (IR): controls the TV power, volume, input/source, and channel via CEC.
• The dedicated shortcut buttons open Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, and Disney+ directly.
• The microphone button activates Google Assistant for voice search and commands.