Remote Link (PC Remote) for PC
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What's New
| Version | 1.2e.0.150723 |
| Size | 1.3 MB |
| What's New | Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out! |
Do you find yourself reaching for your phone every time you need to adjust the volume or skip a track on your PC? Remote Link (PC Remote) bridges that gap by letting your Android phone act as a wireless control panel for your desktop. The app converts your phone into a touchpad, keyboard, presentation clicker, and media controller: all without cables. Running Remote Link (PC Remote) on PC reshapes how you interact with your machine from anywhere in the room.
Remote Link (PC Remote) pairs your Android device with your Windows PC over WiFi or Bluetooth, turning your phone into a versatile device remote solution. The app handles multiple control modes, each suited to different tasks. When you're managing playback, navigating slides, or simply moving the cursor, the mobile interface replaces the need to walk back to your desk.
Touchpad and Gesture Control
The touchpad remote mode transforms your phone screen into a wireless input surface. Your device responds to multi-touch gestures and integrates with ASUS Smart Gesture technology, giving you the same precision as a physical trackpad. Swipe, tap, and pinch commands translate smoothly to your PC, making cursor control and window navigation fluid from across the room.
Presentations Made Simple
When giving a slide deck, the presentation remote becomes your handheld controller. You advance and retreat through slides with simple on-screen buttons or gestures, eliminating the need to stay anchored to your keyboard. The interface is clean and straightforward, designed to keep your focus on your audience rather than on fumbling with controls.
Media and Keyboard Flexibility
Remote Link (PC Remote) includes dedicated media controls for your PC's music and video playback, letting you manage volume, play, pause, and track selection from your phone. A keyboard remote mode allows text input and command entry when you're seated away from your desk. For users accustomed to a PC remote gamepad or similar input device, the app offers comparable convenience through touch-based controls. Together, these modes cover most everyday desktop interactions: from watching a video on your main display to entering commands without leaving your chair.
Android Wear Integration
If you own an ASUS ZenWatch, the app extends control to your wrist. Voice commands and simple gestures on your watch trigger Remote Link (PC Remote) for computer functions, particularly useful during presentations when keeping your hands free matters. Swipe up or down on your watch face to navigate slides, and voice activation launches the app without touching your phone.
Connection and Setup Considerations
Remote Link (PC Remote) PC version requires a server application installed on your Windows machine, making it a different proposition from Remote Desktop Manager, the desktop access tool built for IT professionals managing multiple remote machines. The mobile app discovers your PC over your local network when both devices are on WiFi or paired via Bluetooth. Some users have reported inconsistent connection stability, particularly with newer Android versions or after extended idle periods. Restarting the server or refreshing the connection on your phone is sometimes necessary before the devices locate each other.
How to Download and Install Remote Link (PC Remote) for PC or MAC:
Select an Android emulator: There are many free and paid Android emulators available for PC and MAC, few of the popular ones are Bluestacks, Andy OS, Nox, MeMu and there are more you can find from Google.
Compatibility: Before downloading them take a look at the minimum system requirements to install the emulator on your PC.
For example, BlueStacks requires OS: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista SP2, Windows XP SP3 (32-bit only), Mac OS Sierra(10.12), High Sierra (10.13) and Mojave(10.14), 2-4GB of RAM, 4GB of disk space for storing Android apps/games, updated graphics drivers.
Finally, download and install the emulator which will work well with your PC's hardware/software.
- Open the emulator software from the start menu or desktop shortcut in your PC.
- Associate or set up your Google account with the emulator.
- You can either install the app from Google PlayStore inside the emulator or download Remote Link (PC Remote) APK file and open the APK file with the emulator or drag the file into the emulator window to install Remote Link (PC Remote) for PC.
You can follow above instructions to install Remote Link (PC Remote) for PC with any of the Android emulators available.
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FAQ
Do I need to install anything on my PC first?
Yes. Remote Link (PC Remote) for Windows PC requires a companion server application on your desktop. You download and install it separately on your computer before the mobile app can connect. Without the server running, your phone will not find your PC.
Can I use this over the internet, or only on my home network?
Remote Link (PC Remote) Windows download works over local WiFi or Bluetooth connection. The app is designed for same-network use only, so you cannot control your PC remotely when away from home.
What if my phone won't find my PC?
Ensure both devices are on the same WiFi network or paired via Bluetooth, and that the server application is running on your PC. Restarting the server or restarting the app sometimes resolves connection timeouts. Check that your phone and PC are within reasonable range if using Bluetooth.
Is this app still actively developed?
Development has slowed significantly. Several users report the app works inconsistently on newer Android versions, and updates are infrequent. If connectivity or Android compatibility is critical to your workflow, test the app thoroughly before relying on it as your primary remote control solution.
Why does the app ask for location permission?
The app requests location access, though its necessity for core remote functions is unclear to many users. This permission request has raised privacy concerns among some users, particularly given the app's other security limitations.
What happens if I uninstall the server on my PC?
Once the server is removed, install Remote Link (PC Remote) on PC cannot function. The mobile app depends entirely on the server process running on your Windows machine to establish and maintain the connection.
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