Control Windows Phone remotely - how it works

Thanks to the "Remote Device Manager" app, you can conveniently control your Windows Phone remotely. In this practical tip, we will show you how the app works.

How to control your Windows Phone remotely

Only a few steps are required to control your Windows Phone remotely:

1. Download the Remote Device Manager app from the App Store and start it on your smartphone.
2. On the PC, open the Internet address that is shown in the app. You will then have access to your Windows Phone.
3. The dashboard shows information about the system and the available storage space.
4. The menu on the left gives you additional access to the media and folders on your phone.
5. The contacts can also be called up and managed.
6. Note: The PC and the Windows Phone must be in the same WiFi network for the app to work.

This practical tip is based on Remote Device Manager 1.4.1.0 for Windows Phone 8.1. You can find out what you can do if the Windows Phone is not recognized in the next practical tip.