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In the digital age, smartphones have become an essential part of our lives, offering a wide range of capabilities beyond communication. One such capability is the ability to control your PC remotely using your Android phone. This technological marvel allows you to access and manipulate your computer from anywhere, offering convenience, flexibility, and enhanced productivity. In this tutorial, we will explore the wonders of controlling your PC with your Android phone and the instructions to achieve this seamless integration.
Requirements:
Fast Internet Connection - It can be Mobile Data or WIFI as long as it has fast internet speed.
Android Device - You can use a phone or tablet based on Android. The required Android versions are 13 and below.
Windows PC - The required OS is Windows. This PC app has been tested using Windows 10 and 11.
PhoneMyPC (For Android devices) - Install this app to your Android device to function as a remote control.
PhoneMyPC (For Windows PC - 64bit) - Install this app to your PC to control it remotely using an Android device.
PhoneMyPC Features:
You can view on your Android device the monitor display of your PC. There are two options, you can choose between View Only or Interact Live.
You can control and move the mouse pointer of the PC by using the touchscreen of your Android device.
You can use your Android device as a keyboard to type texts on a PC.
You can open an app, folder, or file on a PC using an Android device as the navigation.
You can hear on your Android device the captured sound of the PC's microphone (if the PC has a microphone attached to it).
You can view on your Android device the webcam of your PC (if the PC has a webcam attached to it).
You can close a process or apps running on a PC using an Android device.
You can control your PC using an Android device wherever you are as long as the two devices are connected to a fast internet connection.
For PC:
Make sure that the PC is connected to the internet.
Download the PhoneMyPC - Windows PC (64bit) app and install it. You can find the link below.
On the installation window, click the Next button until you reach the Close button to exit. We will not modify the installation settings.
There are times when the app is not automatically opened after installation, so you need it to be manually opened. Click the Windows Start button and find the PhoneMyPC shortcut under the SoftwareForMe folder.
If the User Account Window appeared; click Yes.
The PhoneMyPC app window will pop up; it will show you the Settings tab. From there, enter your preferred Username and Password. Please take note of these login details as you will need them later. There is also an option to change the Computer Name, but you can leave it as it is.  Â
Next, click OK then the app window will close. Open it again and check if there is a Connected status on PhoneMyPC's status bar. If the Connected status is not showing, please make sure that the PC is connected to the internet.
Click the Advanced tab. Put a check on Start when Windows starts, so every time the PC turns on, the app will automatically open in the background. You can also check the Hide system tray icon if you don't want the app's icon to appear in the taskbar.
Click OK, then leave the app running in the background.
Reminder:
If your PC has Anti-virus installed, don't forget to exclude the PhoneMyPC.exe, PhoneMyPC_Helper.exe, and PhoneMyPC_Loader.exe from auto scanning so the anti-virus will not detect them as viruses. FYI, this app is not a virus; most anti-virus apps are just strict regarding unknown apps, so don't worry, it is totally safe.
For Android devices:
Make sure that the Android device is connected to the internet.
Download the PhoneMyPC app and install it on your device. You can find the link below.
Since the app did not come from Google PlayStore, we need to allow the Unknown Sources option in Settings of the device to install apps from external sources like PhoneMyPC.
After installing the PhoneMyPC app, find it on your phone's App list, then open it.
A pop-up window will appear stating that the app uses a large amount of data; click OK. Then click again OK on the next window.
Next, the Settings window of PhoneMyPC will pop up; you need to fill up the Credentials. Type the login details such as Username and Password that you used a while ago in the PC setup.
Click the back button to return to PhoneMyPC's main window. There should be a computer name showed on the list. Click it.
You can now control the PC remotely using your phone. Explore how to use it because it is so easy.
Please Read:
Use this app at your own risk. I'm not responsible if this app damages your device/s. This tutorial worked on my devices, and I didn't encounter any problems using the app.
I want to share it for educational purposes only. Please don't use it to spy on someone. There are notifications showing that this app is currently active and running in the background so anyone who uses the computer can see you're controlling it.
Controlling your PC using your Android phone opens up a world of convenience, productivity, and flexibility. The ability to manipulate your computer from the palm of your hand offers unparalleled convenience. With proper security measures in place, you can confidently access and control your PC remotely, enhancing your productivity and enabling seamless integration between your devices. Embrace the power of controlling your PC with your Android phone and experience a new level of efficiency and mobility in your digital life.