Remote Mouse™ transforms your mobile phone or tablet into an easy-to-use remote control for your computer, complete with a cross-device clipboard that enables seamless text and image transfer across platforms. It mimics the functions of a wireless mouse, keyboard, and touchpad, and also offers various specialized control panels that enhance your control over specific operations. The small features, designed for one-handed use or intuitive operations, will delight you.
Featured on CNET, Mashable, and Product Hunt, Remote Mouse is recognized as one of the most sophisticated and user-friendly computer remote apps. With over 20 million users worldwide, it's a trusted choice for effortless computer control.
Whether you're watching a movie online, giving a presentation, or shutting down your computer with one click, nothing can be more convenient than having a mobile phone remote at your fingertips.
Mouse
• Fully simulated mouse function
• Gyro mouse is a feature that allows you to move the mouse cursor with a gyro sensor
• Left-handed mode
Keyboard
• Integrated with system and third-party keyboards, supports typing in various languages
• Remotely typing by voice if the soft keyboard supports speech recognition
• Supports sending various shortcuts
• Displays different keypads for Mac or PC
Touchpad
• Simulates the Apple Magic Trackpad and supports multi-touch gestures
Specialty Control Panels
• Media Remote: Supports iTunes, VLC, Windows Media Player, Keynote, PowerPoint, and Windows Photo Viewer, and will support more
• Web Remote: Supports Chrome, Firefox, and Opera
• Application Switcher: quickly launch and switch between programs
• Power Options: Supports remotely shutting down, sleeping, restarting, and logging off
• Cross-device Clipboard: Allows for the transfer of text and images between your computer and mobile device
Other Features
• Use the physical volume buttons on the mobile device for remote control
• Set a password for the connection
• Customizable wallpaper
Connection Method
• Connect via IP address or QR code
• Connect via history
Operating Environment
• Compatible with Windows, Mac OSX, and Linux
• Works under Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
To Get Started
1. Visit https://www.remotemouse.net on your computer and download the Remote Mouse computer server software.
2. Install and run the computer server software.
3. Connect your mobile device to the same Wi-Fi network or use Bluetooth to pair with your computer.
If you're a macOS user, you may need to grant access to Remote Mouse. You can refer to this video (https://youtu.be/8LJbtv42i44) for guidance.
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Summary of user reviews
Positive highlights
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This app hasCustomizable wallpaper
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This app hasSmooth mouse control
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This app hasKeyboard functionality
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This app hasRemote media controls
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This app hasAbility to turn off computer remotely
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This app hasEasy setup and connection
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This app hasWorks across devices (PC, Mac, iOS)
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This app hasMostly free with limited paid features
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This app hasHelpful for users with motor impairments
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This app hasLife-changing for some users
Negative highlights
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This app hasConnection issues and frequent disconnections
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This app hasKey features locked behind paywall
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This app hasLack of customization options
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This app hasDrains device battery quickly
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This app hasCompatibility issues with newer OS versions
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This app hasSlow mouse response and lag
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This app hasUnreliable Bluetooth connectivity
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This app hasConcerns about privacy and data collection
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This app hasPerceived as a money-grabbing app by some users
Could you please add access to using it as a mouse for an iPad
I would like it if i could use my phone as mouse to my iPad or just connect it by Bluetooth not having to download an app on both devices would be good