Take Control from Your Android Device
We’re not yet at the point where one device can rule over everything, but we’re getting awfully close — especially when it comes to controlling your TV set as well as other smart devices. A multitude of apps can turn your Android phone into a remote control for your TV, PC, media center and a variety of smart appliances. Check out this collection of Android remote control apps for the couch potato in you. (Image Credit: Manaemedia/Shutterstock )
Android TV Remote (Free)
The Android TV Remote serves as a generic universal remote for Android TVs, providing basic D-Pad, touchpad and gamepad controls for navigating your Android TV’s interface. The app also includes support for voice controls, as well as the use of your phone or tablet’s virtual keyboard to input text. The app connects to your Android TV through your local network or via Bluetooth.
Amazon Fire TV Remote (Free)
Amazon’s Fire TV set top box is a pretty neat video streaming device, especially if you’re running with a Prime account. While the Fire TV box already comes with a WiFi-capable remote, you can take things to the next level with the Amazon Fire TV Remote app, which copies the functions of the handheld remote, turning your touchscreen into a navigation pane, complete with playback controls, a virtual keyboard, and voice command support.
AIR Remote Free for Apple TV (Free)
AIR Remote Free for Apple TV turns your IR blaster-equipped Android device into a replacement for the Apple TV remote, mirroring both the classic button controls and the swipe view, with tap controls mirroring those on the remote hardware. AIR Remote Free does require an IR blaster, with support for the LG G3 as well as a range of Samsung and HTC models. The app is ad-supported, with a premium version removing advertisements.
Peel Smart Remote (Free)
The Peel Smart Remote app tries to do one better than other TV Remote apps by being both a replacement for a TV remote and apersonalized TV guide app . Input your cable provider and/or zip code to bring up a list of upcoming broadcasts and mark your favorite shows, your guilty pleasures and shows you don’t want to see. The app learns from your selections, creating personalized suggestions, as well as reminders of upcoming screentimes. Unfortunately, the remote control features require an IR blaster such as that on the Galaxy tablets, making it incompatible with numerous Android devices.
Anymote Universal Remote ($4.99)
If you’ve got an IR blaster mounted inside your smartphone (HTC One, Samsung Galaxy S6, LG G3), try Anymote. This little app turns your blaster-equipped smartphone into a universal remote for a wide variety of appliances, from TVs, set top boxes, DVD players or just about any device that accepts IR commands. The app has a lot of cool features, such as the ability to create custom remotes that bring together commands from different devices into a single screen (for example, turning on your TV, DVD player and sound system on with a single tap) and the ability to create custom macros. The app can also function as a WiFi remote for a variety of devices and apps, such as Sonos speakers, the Kodi media center, or VLC.
Mi Remote (Free)
You don’t need a Xiaomi phone to take advantage of the Mi Remote app — which is good since Xiaomi phones aren’t on sale in the US. But Mi Remote will work with almost any phone with a built-in IR blaster, whether you’re packing a Samsung, HTC, or Huawei device. Mi Remote is a multi-purpose IR remote app, compatible with a wide variety of IR-controlled devices, such as TVs, air conditioners, set top boxes, DVRs, projectors, and digital cameras. You can even use the app as a remote control for smart TVs that accept commands over standard Wi-Fi protocols.
Universal TV Remote Control (Free)
Universal TV Remote Control allows you to use your phone’s IR blaster to send commands to more than 300 different brands and models of TVs, as well as commands to smart TVs through Wi-Fi. The app supports a wide variety of devices with traditional IR receivers, and the smart remote features don’t even require an IR blaster on your phone — just a Wi-Fi connection to pair to your TV with.
ASmart Remote IR (Free)
NXRSoft’s ASmart Remote IR works with built-in IR blasters on Samsung and HTC phones to send commands to a variety of appliances, from TVs and set-top boxes to air conditioners and DSLR cameras. The app comes with a number of built-in remotes, with more being added, and you can organize your remotes into rooms for convenient sorting and use.
ZaZA Universal TV Remote (Free)
The ZaZa Universal TV Remote app uses the internal IR blaster of Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo, HTC, Lenovo, Huawai and TCL phones to provide a universal remote app that supports a wide variety of appliances. The app contains a searchable database of more than 300,000 appliances across 8,000 brands, which you can sort through by brand and model, covering everything from TVs and air conditioners to smart light switches and DVD players.
CetusPlay Remote (Free)
The CetusPlay Remote app serves as a WiFi-based universal remote app for a variety of set-top boxes and devices, such as Android TV and Fire TV. Simply install the remote app on your phone and the CetusPlay receiver app in your TV, and it’ll guide you through the rest of the setup process and give you a rundown of app features, such as a variety of control modes, media Casting from your device, launching TV apps, screenshots, and more. The app is ad-supported, with a $5.99 in-app purchase to remove advertising.
Smart TV Remote
Adiroid’s Smart TV Remote requires a bit more setup than other remote control apps, but this IR/Wi-Fi remote app works with a wide variety of hardware and TVs, from your device’s internal IR blaster or an external IR device, as well as a W-iFi based controller for a number of older Samsung smart TVs. Perhaps among the best features of the app is its configurable interface, allowing you to easily create channel hotkeys and lay out the buttons as you wish. There’s also support for multiple devices so you can command your TV, set-top box, and stereo all from a single app.
Universal TV Remote
Universal TV Remote (formerly IR Universal Remote) turns your IR blaster-equipped smartphone into a universal remote for a variety of devices, such as TVs, set top boxes, DVD players and air conditioners. The free version of the app comes with a variety of pre-built remote control templates; you’re also able to create a single custom remote control that you can save. Paying for the full version of the app removes ads and unlocks the ability to create multiple custom remotes which you can share with other users.
SURE Universal Remote (Free)
Tekoia Ltd’s Sure Universal Remote combines the best of IR and Wi-Fi remotes to create a truly universal remote that can handle old-school IR-controlled devices such as TVs and set top boxes while also handling smart appliances and home automation systems through Wi-Fi. The developers boast that the app supports almost 1 million appliances, and the app also allows users to create «systems» of multiple appliances that can be controlled with a single tap, for easy one-button controls to, say, turn all your living room media devices on and off.
Google Home (Free)
With Google releasing an increasing number of smart home devices such as theGoogle Home andChromecast devices, the old Google Cast app has been rebranded asGoogle Home . While the name and the coat of paint may have changed, Google Home still does the job as the all-in-one command center for your Chromecast and other Google devices, while also supporting an expanded range of smart appliances such as lights, cameras, and thermostats. Google Home showcases a wide range of Cast-enabled apps, featuring content from these apps and allowing you to do things like use the app to open up and stream a new episode from a Netflix series. The device control tab handles everything from dimming the lights to controlling speaker volume, and you can even set automated routines to trigger with a single button press.
Amazon Alexa (Free)
Of course, Google is far from the only player in the smart home hub and home automation game.Amazon’s Echo smart speaker also functions as an internet-enabled smart home hub, and theAlexa app turns your phone into a setup guide and remote control for your Alexa-enabled devices. The app can show you what music is playing and information you’ve searched for. You can let the app manage your alarms, searches, music playback, shopping lists and more, making Alexa an increasingly capable smart assistant that learns from your shopping, surfing and media habits.
MORE: 45 Best Amazon Alexa Skills
Roku (Free)
Roku’s streaming service on a stick provides a wide variety of shows, movies, and channels to watch, and the Roku app turns your mobile phone into a Wi-Fi-driven remote control for the streaming stick. Users can browse for movies and TV shows, enter searches through a keyboard or through voice input, add channels and games, and even listen to streamed audio beamed straight to the phone with Private listening. Of course, you’ll still need a Roku device, and certain content may require premium subscriptions or purchases.
Smart Things Mobile (Free)
Of course, TVs aren’t the only things that you can now control remotely from an Android phone. Samsung’s Smart Things Mobile app serves as a centralized control app for devices connected to your Smart Things hub device, such as smart outlets, motion sensors, and more. Users can configure the behavior of each device, monitor the status of things like whether a smart outlet is turned on or off or whether a door is closed or open. Users can schedule actions and configurations, and the app can also connect with the Amazon’s Echo smart speakers, providing you with voice control for your connected devices and switches.
IFTTT (Free)
IFTTT is a fantastic mobile task automation app, and it also makes a great addition to smart appliances that take advantage of the Internet of Things. The app allows users to create customized «recipes» or tasks built around the structure «If this, then that» (from which the app takes its name). IFTTT employs a wide variety of triggers and actions ranging from websites, apps, and even smart devices, appliances, and peripherals. You can even browse through other people’s trending and featured recipes, as well as themed collections and all-time favorites that you can install or modify. Using a variety of triggers, from GPS to Wi-Fi connection, you can automatically turn smart appliances on or off at your return, or trigger tasks with a status message.
Yatse (Free)
Kodi is a fantastic open source media center for playing local and streaming media on your HTPC and connected devices. While there is an official remote control app for Kodi (known as Kore), you can also get your hands on a feature-packed third-party remote app, Yatse, which adds on to the basics like playback controls with features such as voice control, support for Plex and Emby servers, widget controls, and custom controls. In-app purchases unlock extra features such as streaming media to and from your Android device, cloud-saved settings, and more. With an app like Yatse, there’s little reason to fidget around with a keyboard or mouse for your HTPC or Kodi box, just sit back, relax, and put on your favorite shows and streams.
MORE: What Is Kodi? Everything You Need to Know
Unified Remote (Free)
Rather than function as full remote desktop app, Unified Remote focuses on being a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-based universal remote control for applications such as media players, slideshow viewers, and more on your Windows, Mac, or Linux computer. The free version of the app allows users to easily set up server software on your desktop and comes with 18 free remote controls for a variety of programs. The premium version comes with 90-plus preloaded remotes, the ability to create custom remotes and widgets, voice commands, IR and NFC actions and Android Wear support.
Nowadays, different types of Android-powered gadgets are frequently used on a daily basis. If you’re a proud owner of an Android device, at times you may have felt the need to access it remotely in different situations. That’s where we need a robust, easy-to-use and a reliable mechanism to either get total control of the device or a way to get a partial control of select and important features. Thankfully, there are several apps, tools, and services that allow remote controlling of an Android device in an easy and seamless manner. We’re going to look at some of the best remote accessing options available for Android devices. All these tools work seamlessly with almost every popular variant of Android running on a majority of devices and gadgets. These applications are ideal for professionals and frequent travelers who often need to access Android devices from a remote location. So, let’s get started and check out these useful and powerful applications for managing our Android devices remotely from our PC or Mac.1. TeamViewer Mobile Device Support: This hugely popular application can be used on Windows, Mac or Linux computers for remotely accessing Android devices in a few easy steps. It’s simple, easy-to-install and works out-of-the-box. Professionals can use it to manage Android phones from a remote location. The target device had to install a small QuickSupport app to allow remote control from a distant location. It gives complete control of the device as if one is holding it in the hand. It also supports secure file transfer as well as chat support to quickly communicate with the device owner during the active session. One can also capture true color screenshots from the remote Android device for offline analysis.2. AirDroid: This is yet another immensely popular remote accessing solution for Android phones and tablets. It provides a nice and easy-to-use interface for managing the Android device right from your desktop. Apart from using a desktop app, you can also use a web app within Google Chrome browser. Its large app notifications on the desktop screen keep you connected and notified about the happenings on the remote Android device. Its premium version includes unlimited transfers of files and entire folders. It can also be used to monitor a remote location through the device’s camera in real time. If you’re looking to transfer very large files from the remote device, AirDroid supports it out-of-the-box.3. ISL Light for Android: This powerful application allows full control over remote Android devices with all the features to troubleshoot and manage issues with ease. Both tablets and regular smartphones can be controlled through this flexible application. It’s available for Windows, Mac and Linux platforms.Like other competent apps, this one also supports real-time screenshots of the remote Android device with support of instant messaging to exchange information with the person at the other end. It is specifically designed for Samsung phones giving you true control of the remote device. During a remote session, one can easily install or uninstall apps through point and click controls with immediate effect.4. Mobizen: This is one of my favorite applications to tame an Android device from a remote location. It has several unique and intuitive features which make it quite popular among the user base. Use this robust solution if you want to quickly stream video and photos stored on a remote Android device. It also supports drag ‘n’ drop file transfer between desktop and the phone. If your desktop screen is touch-enabled, you can use the same swipe and drag actions for the mirrored Android device screen instead of using classic point and click controls. You can also record video and can save the screenshots of the remote device with a click of a button. A connection can be made from a browser or from an app.5. LogMeIn Rescue: Professional support teams can use this feature packed remote controlling solution for Android devices. It is a reliable and easy-to-use option to access Android phones from a remote location. It supports almost every popular Android phone brands including most custom Android builds. It has a dedicated Click2Fix feature to quickly get vital information about the remote devices. This helps in quickly identifying the bottlenecks in the Android device. It also has a powerful SDK to configure system device settings from a remote location with ease. I liked its remote controlling application interface which is packed with tons of features to gain complete control over the remote Android device.6. STF: This open source smartphone controlling solution is one of the best in its class for accessing Android devices remotely. It also allows you to manage an inventory of multiple remote Android devices. To use this solution, no external app needs to be installed. It’s a browser-based remote access service. It supports a wide range of custom Android builds expanding the smartphone range which can be managed remotely. Full copy and paste support ensure you can transfer information from phone to desktop and vice versa with ease. It can also display detailed phone logs in real time to detect and find issues if any. It also allows you to debug and run shell commands remotely right within a web browser.7. BBQScreen: This dual-purpose solution can be used both for screencasting your Android device as well as for controlling it from the desktop screen. During a remote session, it can automatically adjust the mirrored display if the orientation of the Android device is changed at the other end by the owner. During the remote connection session, both video (HD quality ) and audio streams are transmitted to the desktop screen for a true experience. One can also drag the smartphone screen from the mouse while remotely connected to an Android device. It runs seamlessly on Windows, Linux and on the Apple’s Mac platform. I’ve also tested it on my Windows 10 machine and it worked seamlessly without any glitches.8. Netop Mobile: This advanced Android remote access solution supports different languages and is perfect for technical support professionals. Its file transfer module is extremely reliable with support of lightning fast content syncing. With a click of button, you can also get detailed system information. Its two-way chat system ensures the device owner can easily share information with the support person at the other end in an easy way while the remote session is in progress. Its unique script scheduling feature lets you perform important tasks on an automated basis. It also generates event logs to track what happened during the remote session on the device to analyze and debug errors in offline mode.9. Monitordroid: This premium application gives you control of an Android device from a remote location. Full-scale file and folder browsing ensure you can easily find the required information. It also tracks the location of the Android device on an automated basis which also includes the history log. It can also lock the device remotely to prevent unauthorized access keeping your confidential data secure and safe. One can easily control volume and camera including access to the terminal shell for triggering system commands. It also enables you to send SMS, make calls and use installed apps on the device without any problem. The application’s remote accessing interface is quite simple even for a layman.10. MoboRobo: This is an all-in-one Android phone manager one can use on a PC to access and use the device from a remote location. It can be used to quickly backup the entire phone content on the PC with one click restore option. You can also install and manage apps through the management interface.It can also transfer and update contacts swiftly enabling quick migration to a new device. It is also capable of updating multiple installed apps on the remote device. One can also transfer music library to and from PC to the connected Android device. It is completely free with no restrictions on the features which can be used to manage the Android phone. I’ve thoroughly tested it with a Samsung smartphone.11. Vysor: This powerful and light Chrome app works seamlessly on all the popular desktop operating systems and mirrors the entire Android phone screen right on the desktop. Both keyboard and the mouse works swiftly to easily control and manage the remotely connected Android device in real time. It also enables you to give access to the phone’s screen as well as complete control of the device to your friends across the globe in an easy way. Developers can also use it as an emulator to easily test their apps and web designs on different Android devices to find out bugs. The mirrored device screen is of HD quality and doesn’t pixelate on a high-resolution desktop screen for the best viewing experience.12. Bomgar: This flexible and robust application can provide remote access to wide range of Android-powered smartphones for troubleshooting and fixing the issues. It’s available for all the popular desktop platforms (viz., Linux, Mac & Windows ) and works without any issues with custom Android builds. It can also be used to pull vital system information to identify issues. Live chat support during the remote connection enables the quick exchange of messages for better understanding the device issues. File transfer to and from the device is also done on an encrypted connection to prevent data theft. It can also be used to connect with multiple Android devices from a single desktop instance at a given time.13. SureMDM: Do try this extremely flexible and feature packed application for enabling easy remote control of Android devices. Apart from regular screen mirroring, it also tracks and locates the device in real time making it ideal for professional use. It has an intuitive and user-friendly dashboard interface. One of its powerful features is the ability to wipe out the data remotely to prevent an intruder from accessing the sensitive information. Its default analytics engine provides detailed statistics about the connected Android device. It enables support professionals to manage, repair and control installed apps from the desktop. One can also check all the vital device parameters to ensure it is working correctly.14. Pushbullet: This is yet another handy solution to manage your Android device right from your desktop. Sending texts through this solution is dead simple. App notifications are also mirrored on the desktop screen to keep you notified of the alerts generated by the installed Android applications. This application can also be used to quickly share web links to and from the connected device. Complete chat support ensures you can easily connect with your friends and family on the smartphone through your desktop. Apart from explicit file transfer, one can also trigger a download of files linked to in-app notifications. Both Android tablets and smartphones can be accessed remotely through this application.15. SideSync: If you have a Samsung Android device, do try this application to remotely access it from your PC’s desktop. It enables alarms generating on the phone and mirror them on the desktop to keep you connected to the device. Files and photos transfer is also quite simple through this useful app. It can be used to connect to both Samsung tablets and smartphones. It can also run on Mac desktops with the same features available for the Windows platform. Complete call management and sending of SMS are supported to ensure you can perform all the important tasks from your desktop. The mirrored device’s screen is crisp and clear enabling quick and easy management of the connected Android phone.
1. Android TV Remote Это приложение позволяет управлять любыми телевизорами и приставками с Android TV. Интерфейс предлагает базовые элементы навигации, D-Pad, сенсорную панель и возможность набора текста при помощи экранной клавиатуры. Отдельная кнопка активирует микрофон для голосовых запросов, что особенно удобно, если стандартный пульт этой функцией не обладает.
Требуется: Wi-Fi или Bluetooth.
Android TV Remote Control Разработчик: Google LLC Цена: Бесплатно
2. TV (Apple) Remote Control Неофициальное приложение для дистанционного управления Apple TV. Оно предоставляет все те же кнопки, что и стандартный пульт старого образца. То есть с его помощью можно осуществлять навигацию, вызывать меню и начинать воспроизведение. Сенсорной панели и иных клавиш не предусмотрено.
Требуется: ИК-передатчик.
TV (Apple) Remote Control Разработчик: Dev Null Цена: Бесплатно
3. Peel Smart Remote Сочетает в себе универсальный пульт дистанционного управления ТВ и телепрограмму, которая формируется в соответствии с почтовым индексом. Peel Smart Remote определит вашего провайдера и расскажет, что, когда и на каком канале стоит посмотреть. Чем дольше вы им пользуетесь, тем точнее будут рекомендации.
Требуется : ИК-передатчик и Wi-Fi.
Скачать в googleplay
4. SURE Universal Remote Этот универсальный инструмент подойдёт практически для любой техники: телевизоров, приставок, медиаплееров, проекторов, кондиционеров и даже умных пылесосов. Кроме того, приложение позволяет транслировать фотографии и видео с телефона на Smart TV. Также есть поддержка Apple TV, Chromecast и Android TV.
Требуется: ИК-передатчик или Wi-Fi.
SURE Universal Remote Разработчик: SURE Universal Ltd. Цена: Бесплатно
5. AnyMote Universal Remote Ещё одно приложение, способное заменить все пульты в вашем доме, в том числе и для устройств, подключаемых через Wi-Fi. Доступна детальная настройка набора управляющих элементов и даже возможность создания макросов, позволяющих выполнять несколько действий нажатием одной лишь кнопки.
Требуется: ИК-передатчик или Wi-Fi.
AnyMote Universal Remote + WiFi Smart Home Control Разработчик: Color Tiger Цена: Бесплатно
6. Mi Remote Это решение разработала Xiaomi, но эксклюзивом для фирменных смартфонов оно не является. Mi Remote можно установить и на модели других производителей, чтобы управлять самой разной техникой. От аналогов его отличает простейшая настройка и поддержка русского языка, которая позволяет быстро разобраться со всеми функциями.
Требуется: ИК-передатчик или Wi-Fi.
Mi Remote controller — for TV, STB, AC and more Разработчик: Xiaomi Inc. Цена: Бесплатно
7. Unified Remote С помощью этого приложения смартфон можно превратить в пульт управления компьютером. Оно позволит удалённо переключать треки в музыкальном плеере, контролировать воспроизведение видео, листать слайды презентации, набирать запросы в браузере и даже работать с файлами. Предусмотрена поддержка Windows, Mac и Linux.
Требуется: Wi-Fi или Bluetooth.
Unified Remote Разработчик: Unified Intents Цена: Бесплатно
8. ZaZa Remote Довольно простое приложение с возможностью быстрого переключения между пультами для любой техники. Причём для разных устройств ZaZa Remote предлагает различные элементы управления. Если для ТВ это только стандартные кнопки, то, к примеру, для сплит-систем это может быть и круговой регулятор температуры.
Требуется: ИК-передатчик.
Дистанционное управление：ZaZa Remote Разработчик: Tiqiaa Co., Ltd Цена: Бесплатно
I, like countless others, use my Android phone to make calls, send and receive messages, manage my daily tasks, check the calendar, do banking, send emails, check my schedule, and… phew, got tired! Android phones are a powerhouse but I also use my PC a lot.
This presents a situation. How to manage two devices with very different OS and mechanism together? While there are ways to control desktop from your Android, I will be talking about some apps that you can use to control your Android phone from Windows computer.
Remote Control Android Phone from PC
1. DeskDock
One of the main reasons why I simply love working on my PC or laptop is because I can use a mouse and a keyboard. Ah, the beauty and the simplicity of these two input devices never ceases to amaze me. Just point and click away.
You will need a USB cable to connect to your Android and PC, which will turn your Android into a second screen. The app worked on my Windows PC, macOS, and my Linux powered Lenovo laptop. Though I didn’t try, you can connect multiple Android devices to a single PC. Here is complete guide on how to use and setup Deskdock.
DeskDock will help you use your PC’s mouse and keyboard on your Android. You can now click on the Phone app and make a call with your mouse. Type and send a text message using your keyboard. Copy paste long, meaningless URLs.
There are two downside of using Deskdock. One it does not stream video like a you get in Google Remote Desktop or any VNC type application. Two, in order to run the app, you need to install the Java Runtime Environment (JRE ) on your PC, which might open security loopholes in your system.
The free version will only work with the mouse while the paid version, priced at $5.49, will add keyboard functionality, remove ads, and add a drag and drop feature.
DeskDock is cool but limited in several ways as you will find out how.
Download DeskDock (Freemium)
2. AirDroid
I use AirDroid on a very consistent basis. It helps me manage and transfer images and photos, use a mouse or a keyboard, offer a clipboard, and see all notifications. Unlike DeskDock, where you have to use a USB cable and install a bunch of drivers and softwares, AirDroid offers a simple approach to remote control Android phone from PC.
Airdroid works like WhatsApp Web. You begin with the installation of the app from Google Play Store. Once done, open the app. You’ll see three options, choose AirDroid Web . Now, open web.airdroid.com in your browser. You can either sign in or scan the QR code with your Android phone. I can now see my Android home screen in the browser will all the apps and files easily accessible.
This really simplifies life for me as it will for you. Here is a sneaky tip. Place the mobile with the front or back camera towards your kid’s room and use AirDroid to see what they are up to. You can also mirror your Android screen on your computer using Airdroid by clicking on the screenshot icon on Airdroid web UI.
While you can partly control your Android using Airdroid (like access SMS, File system, device camera, Mirror screen etc) there is not way to simulate mouse click or even use computer keyboard on Android, like we did in DeskDock. In the past, Airdroid also had some security vulnerabilities.
Airdroid follows a freemium model. For most part, the app is free to use, however, there is a monthly subscription plan starting at $1.99 that will remove 30 MB file size limit (100 MB for pro users), remove ads, offer priority support, and allow remote call and camera access.
The main difference is that the free plan comes with 200 MB data transfer limit while the pro version will offer unlimited data transfer. There is also a desktop client available to download.
Download AirDroid (Freemium)
3. Vysor (Chrome Addon)
Vysor is a popular Chrome addond solution to access and use Android apps and services on your PC. Chrome is available on pretty much every OS there is. Recently, vysor also released their desktop client.
You can install the addon in under a minute. Alternatively, you can also use the Android app for which you will need to install the PC client. I will be testing the Chrome addon because I love stuff that works in browser. Enable USB debugging on your Android phone in developer options. Download ADB drivers for Windows. Install the drivers and launch it to connect to your Android phone. Note that you will need a USB cable for Vysor to work.
After a recent update, Vysor also support WiFi, however you’ll need a pro version for it.
Price: The free plan will allow you to mirror and control your phone and also take screenshots. You have to pay to get the most from it, thankfully the paid plan is pretty cheap, priced at $10/y, which will add wireless functionality, full-screen mode, and add drag and drop feature.
I know, the process is a little complicated when compared to something like AirDroid, but its an option you can consider.
Download: Android | Chrome
4. ApowerMirror
ApowerSoft is a well-known developer responsible for developing multiple apps and solutions for both individuals and businesses. ApowerMirror will simply allow you to mirror your Android screen on your PC. This will allow you to work with your mouse and keyboard, take screenshots, copy to clipboard and more.
The app supports both WiFi and USB option. There is no need to install additional drivers or softwares which is why this app made the list. Just scan a QR code. There is a desktop client available though. There is also an option to record screen and capture screenshots remotely.
Note that when you are mirroring your Android phone screen to your PC, the sound will be lost. There is visual support but no audio support.
The free version offers everything including mouse and keyboard support and screen recording but will add watermark, and not for commercial purposes. The personal version removes watermarks and the commercial version is for, well, commercial uses.
Download ApowerMirror
5. Scrcpy
Scrcpy, pronounced scrapy I think, is a new open source Android app that will allow you to mirror and control your Android phone via your PC using ADB tunnel and socket. This is for pretty advanced users or people who like tinkering around with tech until they get it right.
Available on GitHub, Scrcpy was built with speed, latency, performance, and lightness in mind. It works by creating a server on the host PC and allows the client to connect and communicate using and ADB tunnel. There is a detailed documentation available on GitHub.
You begin the installation process by download and installing the Windows package. You will now add the location of the adb.exe file inside the folder where you extracted the windows package above to the path variable. Still with me? Cool.
Note: For Windows 10 users, you can locate path variable at System Properties-Environment Variables-Path. This is where you click on Edit and New to enter the actual path to your adb.exe file. Click ‘Enter’ after entering the path.
Enable adb on your Android phone and connect. Now, enter ‘scrcpy’ in the command line in the extracted folder. And, you are done.
Scrcpy is open source and built from scratch and is completely free. The app is quick and offers a number of features like screen mirror, taking screenshots, and recording. I believe more will be added as the project takes off.
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Wrapping Up: Remote Control Android Phone from PC
There are many ways to remote control Android phone using your PC. If you are looking for a web-based tool that can work with Chrome, Vysor is for you.
If you want a web-based tool that works with any browser, AirDroid is a cool app.
If you need a desktop client then ApowersoftMirror is a really good alternative.
For open source, I would recommend Scrcpy. It is the new kid on the block.
Also, you should note that wireless offers convenience but at the cost of speed. USB offers speed and reliability but at the cost of convenience. So, it really depends on what you want to do.
Read: Top 5 Android to Android Remote Access App
Используемые источники:
https://lumpics.ru/remote-control-android/
https://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/494-android-tv-remote-apps.html
https://www.freshtechtips.com/2016/02/remote-control-android-device-phone-tablet.html
https://lifehacker.ru/android-remote-control-apps/
https://techwiser.com/5-apps-to-remote-control-android-phone-from-pc-usb-and-wifi/
