Method for controlling application of external electronic device and electronic device supporting same

An electronic device comprising:

• a display;
• a communication circuit;
• a processor configured to be operatively connected to the display and the communication circuit;
• and
• a memory configured to be operatively connected to the processor,
• wherein the memory stores instructions which are configured to, when executed, cause the processor to:
• request from an external electronic device information about at least one application installed on the external electronic device;
• receive, from the external electronic device through the communication circuit, the information about the at least one application installed in the external electronic device;
• configure, based at least on the received information, the at least one application as a remote control application to be controlled by the electronic device without requiring the electronic device to execute a remote control program at the electronic device;
• receive, from the external electronic device through the communication circuit, a notification message related to the remote control application;
• and
• control to display a first object indicating reception of the notification message from the external electronic device on the display without requiring the electronic device to execute the remote control program at the electronic device.