Unified Remote
App stats
- transmit infrared
- view network connections
- pair with Bluetooth devices
- full network access
- control Near Field Communication
- draw over other apps
- control vibration
- prevent device from sleeping
- install shortcuts
- Google Play license check
Other platforms
App summary
The one-and-only remote control app for your computer. Turns your device into a WiFi or Bluetooth universal remote control for Windows PC, Mac and Linux. Be lazy, you deserve it! Preloaded with support for 90+ programs including mouse & keyboard, media players, presentations, screen mirroring, power control, file manager, terminal, and much more.
Server: https://www.unifiedremote.com
“Fantastic tool for those of you who want to have a remote control for their computer for watching TV, or maybe for listening to music.” – Gizmodo
Key Features
• Easy server and app setup, that just works.
• Automatic server detection to easily find servers on your network.
• Server password protection and encryption for added security.
• Supports single and multi-touch mouse control.
• Wake On LAN to easily start your server.
• Includes light and dark color themes.
• Server is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
• Control other devices including Raspberry Pi and Arduino Yún.
• 18 free remotes
Full Version Features
• 90+ remotes
• Floating Remotes (use remotes over other apps)
• Custom Remotes
• Widgets & Quick Actions
• Voice commands
• Custom remotes
• IR actions
• NFC actions
• Android Wear (Quick Actions, Voice & Mouse)
• No upgrade hints
Essentials
Mouse, Keyboard, Screen, Volume, and more.
Music
Spotify, iTunes, Google Music, Winamp, etc.
Video
VLC, BSPlayer, Windows Media Player, PotPlayer, etc.
Media Center
Kodi (XBMC), Plex, Windows Media Center, Boxee, etc.
Streaming
YouTube, Netflix, Hulu
Presentations
PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Presentation
Browsers
Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera
Other
Power, Monitor, Files, Task Manager, Commands, etc.
All Remotes
https://www.unifiedremote.com/remotes
Note that some remotes are not available for all operating systems.
Permissions
• system alert window: for floating remotes.
• read phone status: for auto-pause when receiving calls.
• control NFC: for NFC actions.
• full network access: for server connection.
• view network connections: for server connection.
• view Wi-Fi connections: for server connection.
• pair with Bluetooth devices: for server connection.
• control vibration: for optional haptic feedback.
• prevent phone from sleeping: for optional wake-lock.
• transmit infrared: for IR remote control.
• install shortcuts: for launcher shortcuts.
User reviews
- Works well for basic functionalities like mouse control and keyboard use.
- User-friendly and intuitive interface.
- Minor ads that are not intrusive.
- Allows for screen mirroring and remote control features.
- Relatively simple setup process.
- Connection issues after updates, requiring frequent reconnection.
- Mouse clicking and dragging functionalities can be frustrating and inconsistent.
- Limited features in the free version, prompting many to consider the paid version.
- Users occasionally experience glitches with tabs and navigation.
- Need for both devices to be on the same WiFi network for functionality.
- Connection problems and glitches after updates.
- Frustration with mouse clicking and dragging functionalities.
- User experience with ads and their non-intrusive nature.
- Ease of use and setup for controlling the computer.
- Desire for additional functionalities in the paid version.
User reviews
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