Remote device management on Android

Modern technologies allow you to remotely access an Android gadget, which can

needed in cases where a phone, tabletwas lost or stolen, forgotten at home. Not having a device at hand can lead to serious problems due to the presence of a large amount of personal information, important phone numbers, linked bank cards that can be used by criminals, so the presence of such a function has become a kind of standard and necessity.

If you have lost or forgot your smartphone ortablet, you can get information from it, lock it, get location coordinates or take other actions. Remote control of Android and parents who want to control the location and activities of their children, their hobbies in their free time when adults are at work, is very popular.

To be able to control the device remotely, two conditions must be met:

  • pre-configured special application or service;
  • the included state of the gadget and the availability of access to the Internet for communication and command transmission.

Note that the way to connect toInternet is not important and remote control can be provided both when the gadget is in the Wi-Fi network, and mobile communication networks of any generation. Regarding the latter, it is necessary to say the following, that often to save traffic, users turn off automatic connection to data exchange, but this can play a bad service in an emergency because of the inability to gain access.

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How to set up remote control for Android

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Remote control of Android phone from computer. How to setup?

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Remote control of Android via the standard Google application

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Remote control of a computer with Android

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How to choose a remote access program?

How to set up Android remote control

Today there is the possibility of managementgadget remotely through the browser of any computer or using special programs installed on your smartphone or PC. The latter are synchronized with the gadget and after that they are ready for use at any time in just a few clicks.

Remotely control your Android phone from your computer. How to setup?

The universal way to control a gadget from a PC or laptop is to use the programTeamviewer, which remains one of the most popular remote access applications.

The choice in her favor is due to the following advantages:

  • ease of setup and use;
  • high speed of work;
  • stability and lack of errors.

In our case, the client will beuse the appropriate application from Google Play, after installing which you need to record a smartphone ID of nine digits and a password. The latest data is entered already in the application on the computer, which will allow you to connect to the device.

An alternative to TeamViewer will be to control Android from a computer using the applicationAirdroidwhere direct control goes through the browser.

The following arguments can be made in favor of this method:

  • the ability to broadcast a smartphone screen on a computer;
  • availability of functions for managing messages, contacts and files;
  • full free basic functions;
  • ease of use by the application.

Optional paid applicationIt allows you to use both the conventional and the front camera in remote mode, transfer files larger than 50 megabytes, which is important when downloading information during theft.

To get started, you must perform the following steps:

  • create an account on the application developer's websiteweb.airdroid.com;
  • Download the application on your smartphone or tablet, then launch it;
  • enter the login and password of the account in the window;
  • go to your personal account.

The third way to remotely control a gadget on Android will be an applicationAirmore, it is free and does not require any account information, which is very convenient.

To use it, just download the application from Google Play and connect via a QR code. Among the main functions of the application, we point out the following:

  • determining the position of the phone in remote access mode;
  • camera control (front and main);
  • screen lock;
  • full access to contacts, SMS and files on the gadget;
  • file transfer regardless of size;
  • Create a remote backup.

A certain disadvantage of the application will be the lack of a Russian-language version, but if you are friends with English, then this will not be a problem for you.

VLC Mobile Remoteis another popular application for synchronizing Android gadgets with a computer.

It is very convenient to use when connecting via Wi-Fi or directly via cable. The most popular features of the application are the following:

  • copying files;
  • work with calls and contacts;
  • video conversion and viewing;
  • work with applications installed on a smartphone or tablet.

Android remote control through a standard Google application

4 remote access methods listed aboveare based on third-party software, but Google offers its own and, admittedly, quite effective tool that allows you to control your smartphone or tablet remotely. It's about serviceAndroid Device Managerhaving the following features:

  • determining the location of the gadget;
  • the ability to "call" him to facilitate the search;
  • device lock in case of theft or loss;
  • the ability to erase all information from it.

I must say that the service functions are limited to this, therefore similar applications with more features are very popular.

Android computer remote control

Sometimes the issue of reverse control also becomes relevant when you need to get into a computer from a smartphone or tablet. There are also enough special applications, among which we note the following:

  • PocketCloud Remote Desktop;
  • Splashtop 2 Remote Desktop;
  • Log meln.

There are both free versions of these programs, andpaid options. In a truncated version, usually functions are limited to broadcasting the desktop, controlling the keyboard and sound. In paid versions, it is possible to transfer files, start and watch videos, print controls and other functions (the specific set depends on the type of program).

How to choose a remote access program?

Before downloading the apk-file or installing the application from Google Play, pay attention to the following points to determine the most suitable program:

  • the ability to use a paid version;
  • a way to obtain remote access (through a browser or software on a computer);
  • necessary set of functions (you just need to find or erase the phone or get full access to its information).

It also helps to test variousAndroid remote control programs to choose the most convenient for yourself. And finally, let's pay attention to the tariff plan that is assigned on the SIM card in your smartphone or tablet. If you intend to remotely copy a large amount of information through mobile networks, then you should take care of a sufficient amount of traffic. Otherwise, you may encounter large bills for mobile communications (especially when it comes to traffic in roaming).