WDTV Remote

If you've got a WD TV media player tucked under your TV, you know the drill: you settle in for movie night, and the physical remote has vanished into the couch cushions. Again. For Windows users, there's a handy little fix called WDTV Remote. It's a free app that basically turns your computer into a super powered remote control for your WD TV box.

Think of it as a digital backup for that little plastic remote. The app gives you a clean, simple window on your PC screen with all the essential buttons. You can glide through menus, crank the volume up or down, and play, pause, or skip through your movies and shows without ever leaving your desk chair. It's perfect for when you're organizing files on your PC and want to quickly test something on the TV, or if you just want to avoid another frantic cushion throwing search.

Getting it running is a breeze. You just need your PC and WD TV on the same Wi Fi network. A few clicks later, and they're talking to each other. The app is designed to work smoothly with the WD TV's own system, so you get full access to your media library and settings. It's a lightweight program, too, so it won't slow down your computer. For anyone running Windows 8.1 or newer, it's a no brainer solution to add some convenience and banish those "where's the remote?!" moments for good.