PC Remote
Use your phone as a wireless mouse and keyboard for your PC.
Installed from the Store, it works right away — no firewall prompt, no security warning. Run it once and an icon appears in the tray next to the clock. That's all.
If your PC can't use the Store, download PCRemote.exe directly (runs without installing; on first launch, click “More info → Run anyway” in the Windows security warning).
How to get started
- Download and run the program on your PC If Windows Firewall asks the first time, click Allow. Your phone needs this to find the PC.
- Install the PC Remote app on your phone Get it on Google Play.
- Put your phone and PC on the same Wi-Fi A PC on a network cable is fine too, as long as it's connected to the same router.
- Pick your PC in the app, then click Allow on the PC screen You only do this once. After that, opening the app connects right away.
You can also use it without the PC program
Bluetooth mode
Choose Bluetooth on the app's first screen and your phone becomes a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard. Nothing needs to be installed on the PC, and it also works with smart TVs and game consoles. PC power control isn't available this way, and typing in other languages depends on the PC's keyboard settings.
| Feature | Wi-Fi (this program) | Bluetooth |
|---|---|---|
| Mouse · Scroll · Drag | O | O |
| Keyboard · Shortcuts | O | O |
| Typing in any language | O | Depends on PC keyboard settings |
| Media · Volume · Presentations | O | O |
| PC power · Restart · Lock | O | X |
| Install on PC | Required | Not needed |
Using it on a Mac
macOS program — ready
Download the Mac program (signed and checked by Apple), open it, and drag PC Remote into the Applications folder. Then follow the steps below.
- Open the downloaded file and drag PC Remote into the Applications folder On a Mac, the program must live in that folder for its permission settings to stay reliable.
- When it runs, an icon appears in the menu bar at the top of the screen It doesn't show in the Dock. Having no window is normal.
- Turn on the “Accessibility” permission — this one is a must In System Settings › Privacy & Security › Accessibility, turn on PC Remote. Without this permission, the Mac silently ignores mouse and keyboard input. The connection looks fine but the pointer doesn't move — this is why. The program shows a reminder when it first runs, and again the moment your phone connects.
- Put your phone and Mac on the same Wi-Fi and pick the Mac in the app Click Allow on the Mac screen, or enter the 6-digit number on your phone, and you're done. You only do this once.
A few things work differently on a Mac
Ctrl shortcuts such as copy and paste automatically become Command shortcuts. Tap “Copy” on your phone
and the Mac copies too. The screenshot button sends Command+Shift+3, and the Start menu button sends Command.
Turn on Open at Login from the menu bar icon and it starts automatically when you turn on your Mac.
Controlling a Mac or PC with an iPhone
Apple doesn't allow an iPhone to act as a Bluetooth mouse or keyboard. So an iPhone can only use Wi-Fi mode, and the PC or Mac you control needs this program. Android phones can use both modes.
Is it safe?
Everything stays inside your home or office network
Your phone and PC talk to each other directly, without going through any internet relay server. The program refuses any connection coming from outside your network. The first connection must be approved on the PC screen, and you can remove approved devices from the tray menu at any time.
Touchpad gestures
| Fingers | What it does |
|---|---|
| Drag with one finger | Move the pointer |
| Tap once | Left click |
| Tap with two fingers | Right click |
| Tap with three fingers | Middle (wheel) click |
| Drag with two fingers | Scroll |
| Tap, then drag right away | Drag — move windows, select text |
| Press and hold, then drag | Drag (same thing, whichever feels natural) |
If the pointer is too fast or too slow, adjust Pointer speed in the app's settings. It goes from 30% to 300%.
Tabs at the bottom of the screen
Touchpad
Pointer and clicks. You can also click with the Left / Mid / Right buttons below.
Screen
Shows your PC screen on your phone. Wherever you tap on it is where you click — tap = click, hold = right-click, drag = drag, two fingers = scroll and zoom. Turn your phone sideways for a bigger landscape view. It works only when your phone and PC are on the same Wi-Fi (no internet relay). When someone starts viewing the screen, a notification appears on the PC. If you don't want this, turn off Allow screen viewing from phone in the tray menu. Requires PC program 1.1.0 or later — if you downloaded it earlier, download it again above and run it.
Keyboard
Whatever you type in the input box appears on the PC (in Wi-Fi mode you can type in any language). There are Esc, Tab, Enter and arrow keys, Copy (Ctrl+C), Paste (Ctrl+V), Undo (Ctrl+Z) and Select all, plus Start menu, Alt+Tab, Alt+F4 and screenshot buttons.
Media
Play/pause, previous and next track, volume and mute. For presentations there are previous and next slide, F5 (start slideshow) and full-screen buttons too.
Power
Lock screen, sleep, sign out, restart and shut down. Everything except lock asks you to confirm once more. This tab only appears in Wi-Fi mode. If you don't want it, turn off Allow PC power control in the PC tray menu and nothing happens even if it's pressed on the phone.
If it won't connect
My PC doesn't show up in the list on my phone
① Check that PC Remote is running on the PC (tray icon next to the clock; if you can't see it, click ^ to expand).
② Make sure your phone and PC are on the same Wi-Fi. If your router uses different names for 2.4GHz and 5GHz,
they may not see each other.
③ Guest Wi-Fi at offices and cafés often blocks devices from talking to each other (AP isolation).
In that case, connect the PC to your phone's hotspot.
④ If it still doesn't work, enter the PC's address directly under Enter IP address in the app.
The address is shown as This PC's address in the PC tray menu.
It shows up in the list, but nothing happens when I tap it
Windows Firewall is most likely blocking it. Quit PC Remote, then right-click → Run as administrator once. That registers the firewall rule, and from then on it works when run normally.
It connects, then keeps disconnecting
The connection is built to stay up even when your phone's screen is off or you switch to another app. If it still drops, try excluding PC Remote from your phone's battery optimization. It can also drop when the Wi-Fi signal is weak and the phone switches to mobile data.
Connected over Bluetooth, but the mouse doesn't move
This happens when the PC remembers your phone as a “phone” instead of a “mouse”. On the PC, go to Settings › Bluetooth & devices, choose Remove device for that phone, then add it again while keeping the app's Bluetooth screen open. The order matters.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to install the PC program?
For Wi-Fi mode, yes. For your phone to move the PC's pointer, something on the PC has to feed in the input. If you'd rather not install anything, choose Bluetooth mode in the app — it installs nothing on the PC.
Do I have to start it every time I turn on my PC?
Turn on Start with Windows in the tray icon menu and it starts automatically.
Does it work without internet?
Yes. As long as your phone and PC are connected to the same router, you don't need an internet connection. Bluetooth mode doesn't even need a router.
Does it work on a Mac?
Yes. Get the Mac program with the button under Using it on a Mac above. It works with both the iPhone app and the Android app.
Can I use it with more than one PC?
Yes. Any PC you've connected to stays in the app's list, so next time you just tap it to connect.
Can someone else control my PC?
A connection is only made when someone clicks Allow on the PC screen or enters the 6-digit number shown there the first time. You can remove approved devices one by one under Paired devices in the tray menu.
Uninstalling
Deleting one file is all it takes
If you installed it from the Store, remove PC Remote in Windows Settings → Apps.
If you downloaded it directly, click Quit in the tray icon menu, then delete PCRemote.exe.
Settings are kept in the %APPDATA%\PC Remote folder; delete that folder and nothing is left behind.
The registry is only used for one entry when Start with Windows is on, and it's removed when you turn it off.