Smartphone as a remote control for the PC - how it works

Via the app you can use your smartphone as a remote control for your PC. We show you how this works in this guide.

Use your smartphone as a PC remote control

With the "Unified Remote" app you can control your PC remotely. The application is available for free download from CHIP Online.

When you open the application for the first time, a short instruction on how to use it appears. However, the app is largely self-explanatory.
The free version of "Unified Remote" offers, among other things, a function to replace the mouse with a touch. A file manager is also on board. You can also use a tool to control YouTube.
The full version costs € 3.49 (as of August 8, 2014) and offers additional functions such as voice control.
However, the free version is completely sufficient for everyday use to control the PC without a mouse.

To be able to connect your mobile phone to your computer, you have to install the "Unified Remote" server.

Download and install the program on your PC.
Start "Unified Remote" with a double click and click "OK". Now you can access the PC with your smartphone.
The connection between the computer and smartphone is realized via WLAN. To do this, both devices must be in the same network.
After installation, "Unified Remote" always starts automatically when you turn on your computer. This means that you can use the app immediately after system start.