Control Mac with iPhone - the best apps
If you want to control your Mac remotely with the iPhone, this works with various apps. We present the two best applications.
Chrome Remote Desktop: Control Mac via app with iPhone
With the Google Chrome browser, you can access your Mac from anywhere at any time. All you have to do is activate your computer and not the browser.
- Download the Google Chrome browser and the Chrome Remote Desktop tool and install the two programs.
- Download the Chrome Remote Desktop app on your iPhone and start the application.
- If you select your Mac there, it will display a number code. If you enter this number code in the app, the devices are connected.
- Now you always have full access to your Mac. In addition to the screen transmission, you can also use the mouse and the keyboard.
Remote maintenance: Control Mac via iPhone using the TeamViewer app
Alternatively, you can use TeamViewer's free software. Not only can you control your own Mac, but you can also access other Macs or Windows computers for remote maintenance if required.
- Install TeamViewer on your Mac and also download the TeamViewer app on your iPhone.
- Start TeamViewer and your ID and password will be displayed on the left.
- If you then enter the data in the app, a secure connection is established. The remote control can now begin.
In the next practical tip, we will show you how you can control your iPhone using the Mac.