Unified Remote provides a unique PC remote with an app on any Android or iOS device that allows users to complete various tasks without the use of a keyboard or mouse.
Many people use their computers as entertainment devices to store movies, music, family photos, and more. However, having a computer in the lounge might seem like a superb idea, but when it comes to having the keyboard and mouse lying around, the idea naturally falls away as it becomes a burden to have all these devices, which is precisely where Unified Remote becomes handy.
The remote is available on both iOS and Aroid as a paid or free option. The free option provides basic inputs and a few remotes to choose from, including the PC remote. Once the app has been downloaded, ensure the software for Unified Remote is installed on the PC as well. This is a small program that can be downloaded from their website (www.unifiedremote.com).
Open the app and tap on settings to search for a device, your computer needs to be connected to the same network as the mobile device such as a home wifi network. No particular network configuration or home groups are required as the software on the PC will communicate with the app automatically, meaning no setting up.
Once the devices are connected, users will have a massive range of options to choose from. Tap the remotes tab at the top. Here the first option is basic input allowing you to use your mobile screen as a trackpad to control the mouse pointer on the PC. Various options are available such as quick scrolling by using 2 fingers, left and right click, selecting multiple files and even copy and paste. Keyboard options are also offered that will become automatically activated once a text block has been chosen on the computer. This opens the mobile keyboard, which can be used to type on the computer, making it easy to search, make notes or type messages without an actual keyboard.
The app can access files remotely, which appear on the mobile device, allowing users to keep watching a program while searching through files to open, tap on a file and the software will open the program or file on the computer.
The paid version includes many more options and features that make things easier, but most importantly, the paid version provides over 90 remotes allowing users to controls TV’s, AC’s, DVD players, and much more.