How to Install and Use Unified Remote App to Control PC

The Unified Remote app is the ultimate remote control that works as a universal remote control for your Windows PC, Linux, and Mac. You can manage and control more than 90+ applications, including iTunes, Spotify, VLC, PotPlayer, Boxee, Plex, Kodi, and many more, from your mobile through a WIFI network or Bluetooth. It is available as a standalone app and is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. It is free to use and offers a full or paid version for $3.99 per month to access the extra features.

Key Features of the Unified Remote App

• Detects the server automatically on your network
• It supports voice command features to search for apps.
• It provides both light and dark mode features.
• Supports both single-touch and multi-touch mouse control.
• You can also control Raspberry Pi and Arduino Yun devices.
• Allows you to customize the remote and use it remotely over the apps.
• It works with third-party keyboards.

How to Install Unified Remote App on Android/iOS

[1]. Open the App Store or Play Store on your Android or iOS mobile device.

[2]. Enter the name as Unified Remote app using the on-screen virtual keyboard and then search for the app.

[3]. Choose the app when the search results appear.

[4]. Then, tap the Get or Install button to download the Unified Remote app on your smartphone.

Note: Meanwhile, you shall check the 10 best universal remote apps to control your smart TV and smart devices from your Android/iOS smartphones.

How to Use Unified Remote App

To use the Unified Remote app as your remote on the smart device, you should add a Server. For this, you need to install the Unified Server Software client on your PC. It will automatically detect the devices connected to the server via Bluetooth or WIFI. With this, you control the smart device from your smartphone.

Pre Requisite

[1]. Initially, install the latest version of the Unified Remote Server software from the official site.

[2]. After downloading the server on your PC, run the Unified Remote Setup to install it.

[3]. Click the Install button, and wait till the installation process ends.

[4]. Once done, the remote app icon will appear in the system tray on your Windows PC.

Use Unified Remote App on your Smartphone

Having done with the pre-requisite, you can use this remote app on your smartphone to control the smart TV and other devices. To do that, follow the guidelines given below.

[1]. First, connect your smartphone and your support device under the same WiFi network connection as your Windows PC.

[2]. Then launch the Unified Remote app on your smartphone device.

[3]. Tap the SIGN IN WITH GOOGLE button and log in to your account using the necessary credentials.

[4]. On the next screen, the list of devices connected to the server will appear.

[5]. Select your Windows PC name from the list.

[6]. Tap the Let’s Get Started button at the bottom.

[7]. From the home screen, tap on the Green Plus icon to add the other remotes.

[8]. At the top left corner, hit the Menu icon.

[9]. Select the PC name from the drop-down list that you would like to control from your smartphone.

[10]. Tap on the Servers option on the left side panel.

• Under the Servers page, you can select either Saved or Found Servers.
• To add the Server manually, tap the Plus icon at the top right corner.

• Type the name or IP address of your PC.
• Further, hit the Tick icon to save the changes.

You have successfully added the server, and now you can use the remote app to control your smart devices as well as your PC from your mobile device.

Supported Devices

Unified Remote Server is supported on the following Computers.

• Windows – 10 or higher
• macOS – 10.9 or higher [Intel & Apple Silicon – M1]
• Linux – 32-bit or 64-bit
• Raspberry Pi (ARM64 & ARMv6)
• Arduino Yun (MIPS)

Unified Remote App is compatible with the following devices.

• Android – 1.5 and later
• iPhone & iPad – 7 or higher
• Windows Phone – WP 7.5 & 8

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