Chrome Remote Desktop

Chrome Remote Desktop

Securely access your computer

1.7K ratings
127 reviews

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 14, 2015
  • May 16, 2022
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Access your computer remotely from your iOS device. This application provides a fast and simple way to connect to your computer, allowing you to manage it from anywhere.

Secure remote access
Fast and simple connection
Access from iOS devices
Requires Chrome browser on computer
Google account sign-in
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What users say

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What's New in Chrome Remote Desktop

101.0.4951.27

May 16, 2022

Stability improvements and bug fixes.

User reviews

Great app, BUT so disappointed that it’s about to be deprecated and replaced with a web app 👎

I’ve been using Chrome Remote Desktop to remote into several workstations from my home office and well on the other side of the globe. There might be other applications with slightly faster response time, but nothing comes close to the reliability of this application.

It’s quite a shame that the current application which has very nice UI And layout- is being replaced with a Web app whose keyboard and UI are not as nice.
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Google, please keep this app!

The web desktop version is terrible in comparison. This app is perfect and reliable. Please seriously consider maintaining it even if you limit further enhancements.

Depreciation of an excellent product.

This app was genuinely perfect for my needs, it was finally to a point where it was a daily driven tool. With the depreciation of this app, I am looking into alternatives for remote support. The web interface on mobile for chrome remote desktop is just a pain to use and navigate. Constant accidental refreshes when using the trackpad mode, the fullscreen is buggy, the performance has tanked, if you use remote desktop on different machines using different emails its now a jumbled mess to switch between them. I am on an iphone 15 pro max running the latest ios, I have over 900mbps up and down, the performance is just due to it being a poorly optimized web interface. Very disappointed that google sent the app to their graveyard, yet again…
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NEEDS AN UPDATE PRONTO!!! So much potential!

I love the idea of remote accessing my computer from home, but i am an architect. Because my use case for such apps would be 3D modeling making (revit, sketchup, autocad) the lack of functionality is a huge hinderance. Something simple like adding scroll wheel supports would go a long way. Or even just a way to lock into a certain window during the workflow would be instrumentals. Once again love the idea of being able to log into my computer with my iPad but until it gets an updates i cant imagine using this app for more than 1-2 hours max. But like i said this is only as someone who uses 3D modeling applications.
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Better than the desktop version, don’t “upgrade”

In the app you can scroll around without clicking on anything. The app tries to tell you to use the desktop version, which is significantly inferior. That desktop version doesn’t do full screen on an iPhone, and you effectively have to move the cursor around to do anything, which isn’t the case on the app.

Stick with the app. It has been reliable for many years. Unless the desktop version gets significant improvements, it is hugely worse to use.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Frequent disconnections and reconnection issues

Bug

Compatibility problems with certain devices and OS versions

Bug

Occasional freezing and lagging during use

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Add support for mouse right-click and scroll wheel

Feature

Implement custom keyboard with special keys

Feature

Enable audio streaming and file transfer

Feature

Improve multi-monitor support and full-screen mode

Feature

FAQ

What does Chrome Remote Desktop do?

Chrome Remote Desktop allows you to securely access your computer from your iOS device. It provides a fast and simple way to connect and control your computer remotely.

How do I set up Chrome Remote Desktop?

First, open Chrome on the computer you want to access and visit the Chrome Remote Desktop website. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your computer for remote access. Then, open the app on your iOS device and sign in with your Google account.

Is Chrome Remote Desktop free to use?

Yes, Chrome Remote Desktop is a free application. There are no costs associated with downloading or using its remote access features.

What devices is Chrome Remote Desktop compatible with?

This application is designed for iOS devices, allowing you to access your computer from your iPhone or iPad. The computer you wish to access remotely needs to have the Chrome browser installed and configured.

What are the main benefits of using this app?

The primary benefit is the ability to securely access and control your computer from anywhere using your iOS device. It offers a fast and simple connection, making it convenient for managing your computer remotely.