Best ways to access and control the PC from your Android or iPhone
These days, most people prefer to do their job from home. While they are searching for any job, one of the most preferences is related to the workstation. Besides, some people need to do the custom shift. That means they need to provide support from both the office and home. All of these reasons are increasing the need to access and control the PC or workstation from anywhere. Fortunately, with the advancement of technology especially in the software sector, it is possible to access and control a PC or workstation from a smartphone specifically Android and iPhone. Unfortunately, most people do not know the ways of accessing and controlling the PC from the mobile phone. In this article, we will explore the best ways to access and control a PC from anywhere using an Android phone or iPhone.
This method is only applicable to the Windows operating system. To access and control PCs from anywhere, Microsoft created a dedicated system for the Windows operating system. A Windows user can easily access the workstation and can access all files and programs of the PC remotely. The setup process to access and control the PC using the Microsoft Desktop App is following:
- First of all, you have to turn on the Remote Desktop feature from your windows PC. To do this, go to the settings>system>Remote Desktop
- Then turn on the Remote Desktop > click on the confirm button and remember the PC name. This PC name will be required later while you set up your phone to access and control the PC.
- Now, take your phone and install the Remote Desktop App on your phone from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
- Install the app and click on continue
- Then, Tap on the + button to add the PC
- Click on the Add PC>Enter the name of the PC in the box if the PC name does not show there automatically
- Click on the Ask when required and from the drop-down menu select the User Account
- Select Add User account
- Enter your account credentials and click on save. You have to enter your Microsoft account and password.
- Now the basic setup is done scroll through the other options and activate other things if anyone you want
- Then, tap on Save, and the name of the PC will show in the list
- Tap on it and you will finally be able to control the PC
By swiping the fingers, you can move the cursor and by clicking on the keyboard you will be able to use the on-screen keyboard. Besides, you can use the Windows-related shortcuts on the keyboard as well as set up the multitask screen.
Using the Google Chrome Remote Desktop App
This is the third-party method and you have to download Google Chrome first to access and control the PC from the smartphone this way. Using the Google account on your both PC and smartphone, you will able to access and control the PC from your phone using the following steps:
- Add the Chrome Remote Desktop Extension on your page by visiting the Chrome Remote Desktop Extension page
- Click on add to the chrome> Add Extension
- Now, go to the Chrome Remote Desktop main controls page and download the Chrome Remote Desktop host file>install it on your computer
- Now set the name of your PC and set a 6-digit PIN that will be used to connect the phone to the PC
- Now, click on Start and accept any user account permission
- Take your phone and download the Chrome Remote Desktop app from the Google Play store or Apple App store
- Install the app on your phone and your PC will be showing at the top of the lists.Â
- Enter the six-digit PIN and click on connect.
- Finally, you will be able to control your PC screen. You find a stop-sharing option on the PC and by clicking on it you can stop the remote session.
You can move the cursor and use the finger to act as a mouse. You can tap one time using a finger for a single click, or twice for a double click.
Using the Team Viewer App
There is another additional and popular method that is using the team viewer app. However, this is not completely free, and the connection time is limited. To access and control the computer using the Team Viewer app on your phone, you have to follow the below steps:
- First of all download the TeamViewer remote control app on your PC. The App is available for both Windows and MACOS. You have to download the app named TeamViewer Full Client
- Install it on your PC and go through all of the policies and agreements
- Then, a team viewer ID and password will be shown. You can change the password or the password will automatically change each time you turn off the Team Viewer app. Note that, every time you turn off the Team Viewer app, then you have to use the new password that will be generated but the ID will remain the same.
- Now, take your phone and install the TeamViewer Remote Control App on your phone from the Google Play store or Apple App store
- You have to sign in to the team viewer before trying from the phone to connect
- After signing in you have to enter the partner ID of the computer and the password and then you will be able to access and control your PC.
Like the Microsoft remote desktop app and Chrome remote desktop app, you can use your finger to act as a mouse and control.
Conclusion
There are other methods to access and control a PC remotely from a phone, but these three are among the best due to their user interface, connection speed, and quality. If you’re a Windows user, the Microsoft Remote Desktop App is the default option, but you can also use Chrome Remote Desktop or TeamViewer. If you’re a macOS user, you can choose from the latter two options since the first one is only available for Windows.
