What Reddit Says About Remote Control Apps
We compiled 19 Reddit discussions about Remote Control apps from 12 subreddits. Here's what real users recommend, complain about, and debate.
Reddit Threads
r/AndroidTV
Edit 3: Zank Remote App works, without a bunch of annoying ads. the app is kinda unintuitive, but hey, it works, despite all other apps that I tried :)) Edit 4: for the love of god this is so weird, I tried installing and checking google home ...
r/DataRecoveryHelp
This app turns an Android phone into a universal TV remote. It works with many TV brands, including Sony, Samsung, LG, Philips, TCL, Hisense, Panasonic, and many others. The app includes a wide range of features, such as trackpad navigation, voice search, app control, a built-in keyboard, and more.
r/androidapps
How do you link the devices without doing anything on the controlled device? ... HelpWire to help my sister with her computer settings from my MacBook. She's not tech-savvy, so I liked its clear interface and ease of use. But, I'm not sure if it works on Android. If not, AnyDesk is another...
r/sysadmin
Action1 does have remote desktop capabilities. ... Hey u/Smooth_Plate_9234 thanks a mill for the mention I really appreciate it :) Op we can definitely help you out here so if you have any questions please let me know! ... Yeah, that is what I was thinking as too, and thank you for the compliment as...
r/Windows11
During covid I tested all. Parsec is lowest latency and can do smooth 60fps, but sometimes locks clipboard even when you are using the machine locally, and only killing it makes it work again. I remained with chrome remote desktop to this day.
r/homelab
I use Parsec for Windows hosts. Sunshine/Moonlight for Linux. Parsec works well enough for me on Windows. RustDesk also gets an honorable mention, I’ve used it to remotely access family members’ machines (who live hours away) to do general IT stuff for them.
r/cybersecurity
Bombgar, lol. FYI, Bomgar is now BeyondTrust Remote Support.
r/AndroidTV
This, search Android TV in the app store. Pick the one made by Google. ... Never have issues with remote that's built into Android.
r/software
... ive been using dwservice and it's great because it has a run option with no install - just one time access to the computer ... Chrome Remote Desktop is great, easy to use and has no restrictions of any kind!
r/androidapps
Good luck with Treadphone—the world can always use more ways to control a PC from the couch. ... And no I have zero experience haha. I was an engineer in the navy, kind of told to be retired now. So I have lot of free time and I needed my product. The other sites took way too much info from me, I th...
r/galaxys5
Galaxy universal remote is hands down the best I've used. It's good if you want to control just about anything in range.. haha ... I know this is a necro bump, but I'm going to share my favorite IR app both for the S5 but also any device with ...
r/Windows11
There are other options available like DWservice (More or less the same as Chrome Remote Desktop but I prefer it a bit more. I just don't like Google much). ... Windows app works well with Tailscale.
r/LinusTechTips
If at all I've been trying to use Google Remote Desktop now after I had weird encounters with both Team Viewer and Anydesk, despite them being apparently very safe someone randomly managed to connect to my PC.
r/ShieldAndroidTV
I know another remote is tactically better, but a phone app would fit my specific purpose perfectly, never gets lost and is always on hand. So it's more of a readily available backup solution than anything else tbh. I've tried the official one as per someone else's recommendation in t...
r/sysadmin
Is there any app to control an Android phone with another Android. ... AnyDesk is a blazing-fast and the most comfortable Remote Desktop Software.
r/sysadmin
The personal version is well worth it for friends and family computers. For personal stuff, Parsec is definitely the most performant. Continue this thread ... We use Kaseya on 99% of our systems. Otherwise it's ssh and vnc. ... Tyko, that's how you spell RC. Hoping someone gets that joke! ...
r/sysadmin
Anydesk could meet your budget constraints, but if you're looking for totally free (and optionally self-hosted, depending on your requirements), Rustdesk might be worth a try ... screenconnect (now Connectwise Control) and it's the best piece ...
r/androidapps
... Smart IR Remote - AnyMote - Paid with IAP - Rating: 91/100 - Search for 'smart ir remote' on the Play Store ... I really like Unified Remote, but it's the only one I've used for more than five minutes. Never had any troubles with it, has minimal permissions if you're int...
r/remotework
And HelpWire, I think, is a promising newcomer. it's completely free, packed with all the essential features, and super-easy to use, but it doesn't work on Linux. ... Maybe I'm just old, but regular old RDP over a VPN has always felt like the best option for me. ... I understand that ...
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