Controlling Android remotely - how it works with PC and Mac

If your Android smartphone is in another room, you can easily control it remotely. This way, you can access almost all the necessary information, apps or functions. To control the smartphone remotely, you have several options. The programs TeamViewer or even AirDroid are suitable for the process.

Control your Android smartphone remotely from your PC or Mac

If you want to access the features and information on your smartphone remotely, you have several options. With TeamViewer, you can access almost any Android device using your PC or Mac. Moreover, the software is completely free and can be used via WLAN or the mobile network.

1. First, download the TeamViewer Host app to your smartphone. There is optionally also the TeamViewer QuickSupport app, but this is only used for short sessions to perform remote maintenance.
2. Then it is necessary to download the TeamViewer program to your Mac or PC as well.
3. With TeamViewer Host, you only need to log in on both devices with the same TeamViewer account. In the PC or Mac program, you can then select the smartphone under "My Computers" with a double-click and control it remotely.
4. Control is as usual, but the two-finger gesture is not available.
5. If, on the other hand, you are using TeamViewer QuickSupport, it is necessary to enter the nine-digit sequence of numbers displayed on the smartphone screen in the computer version under "Partner ID". Then you can connect.