Linux Remote

Wifi TouchPad and Keyboard for Linux Machines
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Linux Remote: Control Your Linux Devices Wirelessly

"Linux Remote" is an Android app that turns your mobile device into a wireless remote control for Linux desktops and Raspberry Pi, providing a touchpad and keyboard functionalities through your local network. It offers advantages like cost-saving by reducing hardware needs and freeing USB ports. With features including gesture support, multilingual keys, and compatibility with various Linux flavors and devices, this app simplifies remote management of your Linux systems.
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Users: 32,022
59
Rating: 4.22
(516)
0.01
Version: 3.10 (Last updated: 2024-06-19)
Creation date: 2018-06-23
Permissions
Other:
  • view network connections
  • full network access
  • prevent device from sleeping

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App summary

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LinuxRemote transforms your mobile phone or tablet into a wireless remote control for your Linux Desktops / Raspberry Pi.
It enables fully simulated mouse and keyboard through your local wireless network.

Advantages of having this app for Raspberry Pi:
• Reduces cost of hardware for keyboard and mouse.
• Free-up the USB ports so that you can use them for other usages.
• Reduces the clumsy look of your Raspberry Pi with less wires connected to it.

Features:
• Touch-Pad with all standard gesture support.
• Fully Functional Keyboard with all Linux standard keys and key combinations.
• Multi lingual key Support.
• Compatible with all flavors of Linux.
• Compatible with all Raspberry Pi models and popular SBCs (Single Board Computer).
• Easy server package installation
• App Auto Discovers the Compatible Hosts

Server Package:
• https://pypi.org/project/linux-remote/

Tested on Linux Flavours:
• Ubuntu
• RHEL
• OpenSuse
• Fedora
• Centos
• Raspbian
• Ubuntu-Mate

Tested on Platforms:
• Raspberry Pi 2, 3B, 3B+ (Raspbian and Ubuntu-Mate)
• Intel i386
• Intel x64
• Amd64

Assumptions and Expectations:
• Onetime internet connection on the Host to install required packages while configuring.
• Wifi Network, where your Mobile and Host are in same LAN.
(Wifi Hotspot is also supported)
• Host should have installed with python(2/3) along with pip(2/3) package.
(Raspberry Pi and most of the Linux distributions comes with pre-installed python and pip packages)
• Requires 'root' or 'sudo' user to configure the LinuxRemote server on the Host machine.
• The 9212 portid is allowed in the Host and LAN Firewall.

Support [[email protected]]:
• For any help in setting up your Host or Mobile, please contact us on email.
• Though we tested it thoroughly, we expect some failures as it is our first release, we regret for your inconvenience.
• Please send an email along with the android logcat or crash dump attached.

Privacy Policy: https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/b1629c80-4b9e-4d75-a3f2-a1d6fc8f0cf1

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Easy to set up and use with Linux devices.
  • Works well for remote control of Raspberry Pi and other Linux systems with low latency.
  • Useful as a replacement for wireless keyboard and mouse.
  • Allows for remote manipulation of various Linux devices effectively.
  • Helps control media centers and play streaming services smoothly.
Cons
  • Frequent issues with connectivity and TCP resets.
  • Lack of proper documentation and installation guidance.
  • Bugs such as app reappearing after being minimized, and scrolling not functioning correctly.
  • Limited functionality on certain devices, such as keyboard issues and unresponsive features.
  • Security concerns regarding running server as root and lack of package management.
Most mentioned
  • Connection issues, particularly after phone sleep or reboot.
  • Bugs related to UI and functionality, such as scrolling and minimized app behavior.
  • Difficulty in installation and configuration.
  • Need for updated instructions and documentation for setup.
  • Missing features like special keys and direct keyboard/mouse switch.
User reviews
Great app, but there is an issue. When I switch off my phone, after a minute I see TCP reset packet on host:9212. If I switch on the phone later and try to control the host, it doesn't work. I have to leave the control page and return to reestablish TCP connection. Also, ads too intrusive =).
by Aleksandr Ivanov, 2023-01-15
Was trying to gain remote access to a Raspberry Pi 4 with a Samsung A9. Mouse pad was working but keyboard, couldn't input English, though it has always been my first choice of input language. Tried to change the phone settings but nothing seemed to work. Tried to add a second RPi to the list but never made it. Looked like the it was always running at the background of the first device once it had been added. Need help to kill the process. Nothing seemed to work after un-and-re-install...
by stevie w, 2022-03-21
Seems interesting, but couldn't get it to work. Followed all instructions to install, no firewall, same WiFi. But unfortunately Discover never worked. Would be nice to be able to enter an IP address manually.
by Jeffry Johnston, 2022-01-22
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