Remote control PC with Android

There are many situations when you may need to manage the PC with the android. For example, this is useful to you, if a mouse or keyboard suddenly breaks down or you are simply too lazy to get up from the couch, and the next series of your favorite TV series ended up as luck. In general, these, as well as many other problems can be solved if you have a smartphone at hand.

From this article you will learn about what programs will help you in this or that case. In addition, the advantages and disadvantages of each application will be discussed here and other useful information about them will be provided.

RemoteDroid

This is a real veteran among the programs that allow you to remotely control your PC through android. The application does not require you to do any complicated manipulations to establish a connection. All you need is to install the client on your mobile device, and the server part to the computer.

In RemoteDroid, the PC with the android is controlled by analogy with the laptop's touchpad. The screen of the smartphone is divided into three parts, one of which is responsible for moving the cursor around the screen, and the other two - for the left and right keys of the mouse, respectively. In addition, you can call the virtual keyboard and type text using it. Of the shortcomings, perhaps, it is possible to distinguish only the inconvenient adjustment of the sensitivity of the sensor. For the changes you made to take effect, you will need to reconnect the smartphone to the computer each time.

Wi-Fi Mouse

Many users believe that this program to manage your PC with android is the best of its kind. The connection here is done via Wi-Fi, and it's pretty simple to configure it. If you want, you can generally make the smartphone connect to the computer automatically.

The Wi-Fi Mouse interface emulates the notebook's standard touchpad and does not have any features. But the program will please you with its additional functions. For example, you can use it as a keyboard that supports a full set of standard commands and hotkeys. In addition, the application has hot keys for managing the multimedia player and other useful features.

The lack of Wi-Fi Mouse is expressed in the fact that after a certain time an annoying sign with an offer to purchase a paid version of the program will appear. Not critical, but still annoying sometimes.

Monect Portable

This program will allow you not only to manage the PC with the android, but also will replace the gamepad and trackball (working with a multimedia player). In general, the ideal choice for gamers and music lovers. The application is very easy to configure, and then to understand its main functions.

If we talk about standard features, then here Monext Portable practically does not differ from the usual touchpad. But as soon as you begin to understand the program in-depth, you will immediately find such useful chips as support for fast keys, simple macros, and the ability to change the layout of the virtual keyboard if necessary. The downside of the application is advertising, now and then the callous eyes. The problem is solved by purchasing a paid version, which not every user can afford.

Microsoft Remote Desktop

A proprietary program from Microsoft that allows you to manage your PC from an android phone. The advantage of the utility is that you do not need to install the server part on the computer, and all the connection settings are reduced to enabling the remote access mode.

The program completely emulates the desktop of your PC, which gives you access not only to primitive functions such as typing or launching files, but also allows you to perform complex operations with folders. In addition, PC control through android can be done without having to look at the monitor, and this can not afford to every application. Unfortunately, Windows Remote Desktop works only with computers on which the operating system is Windows 7 or higher. In some cases, this limitation will be critical, since many users still use XP or do not prefer the OS from Microsoft.

TeamViewer

This is a very popular program. Control of the PC through android here is installed via Wi-Fi, and setting up the connection with the proper skill will take you no more than a minute. The application completely emulates the desktop of the computer on the screen of your smartphone and allows you to access any files stored on the hard disk.

It is impossible not to mention such functions of the program as built-in chat and video communication. In addition, through TeamViewer you can easily transfer files from your computer to your smartphone, or vice versa. Simply put, the application allows not only to remotely control the PC from the android, but also has a wide range of additional tools. The disadvantage of TeamViewer is the complexity of mastering all the functions for an untrained user. However, most of them you may never need.

Splashtop 2

This is another useful program, the main purpose of which is to manage the PC via an android phone. The advantages of this application include simplicity, as well as high speed. Splashtop 2 displays the desktop of the computer on the phone screen in real time. This allows you to work with files, watch video or listen to music, and in some cases even play simple games. Another unique feature of the program is the transfer of high quality video from computer to phone online. True, not every device will cope with this, but still the function is very useful.

Also worth mentioning is that there is a premium version of the program, which has enhanced functionality. For example, it can control a computer not only via Wi-Fi, but also via 3G or 4G. Minus Splashtop 2 is the limit on the number of computers that you can connect to. The problem exists only in the free version of the application and is decided by the purchase of a premium subscription.

PocketCloud

This is another free program that implements remote control of a PC with an android. The application allows you to choose the type of connection yourself, and then projects the desktop of the computer to your smartphone's screen. By the way, it's easiest to establish a connection using your Google account.

From the features of the program, you can highlight the presence of a special navigation wheel. It presents all kinds of functions that allow you to access media files in one click, zoom in or out a certain area on the screen, minimize the window and much more. In addition, the application supports a number of settings that allow you to improve or, conversely, degrade the quality of the image on the virtual desktop.

The drawbacks of PocketCloud are several. First of all, the program works only with the operating systems Mac and Windows, so users who prefer Linux, it does not fit. In addition, the free version of the application allows you to connect to only one computer.

Jump Desktop

This is an interesting application, not inferior in functionality to the aforementioned TeamViewer. Here, PC control from the Android phone is carried out via Wi-Fi, so you can access the desktop from any place where there is an Internet connection. The program supports various gestures for quick access to various folders, can work with multiple monitors, and also allows you to freely watch video in high resolution. Another interesting feature of the application is the support for the mouse and keyboard connected to your Android device.

The disadvantage of Jump Desktop is that the program is paid, and the evaluation version simply does not exist. It is possible that it is because of this that the utility is not widely used.

Unified Remote

The program allows you to manage your PC with android, but still it is more suitable for using a smartphone as a remote control. The application provides several modes that allow you to work with video files (start, pause, rewind), images (scaling), audio files (rewind, playback), and adjust the volume.

To get started with Unified Remote, you will need to pre-install the server part on the computer. Otherwise, the process of setting up the program is simple and will not take you much time. Note that there are two versions of Unified Remote. Paid, in contrast to free, supports voice control. The shortcomings of the program can be attributed to a rather poor set of functions, in comparison with the closest analogues.

ThinVNC

This is an interesting program with an unusual way of implementing remote management. The peculiarity of the application is that you do not need to install it on your smartphone. It's enough just to start the server part on the computer and enter a special address in the phone's browser. After that, you will have full access to the desktop of your PC.

The advantage of the program is that its performance does not depend on the version of the OS "Android" installed on your smartphone. All actions are performed in the browser window, and the speed of the work depends entirely on the quality of the Internet connection. The disadvantage of ThinVNC, oddly enough, is the management of the computer through the browser. On devices with small displays it is not very convenient to do this, and there are no special features that facilitate interaction with files and folders.