Turns your phone or tablet into a remote control for Windows.
Unified Remote Portable is a free application which effectively turns your PC into a universal remote control over WiFi and Bluetooth.
As the portable version of Unified Remote, you can run this server without the need of installation. You may easily access the settings of the program from the web interface that's running on your PC as long as the firewall settings are properly configured.
Compatibility with online services
The application is specialized for a range of different functions not limited to controlling playback on media players like Windows Media Player, Spotify, YouTube and VLC Media Player. On top of that, Unified Remote can also be used to put your computer in sleep mode, hibernate, log off or shut down.
Easy to use and configure
Configuration of the server is not difficult and can be easily managed with the web interface. This can be accessed from the system tray by selecting Manager
Unified Remote allows you to really use your mobile phone as if it were a mouse or touch screen for your PC so usage possibilities are as wide as your imagination. The program specifically supports web browsers like Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Opera and Google Chrome.
Different remotes are installed in the Unified Remote installation directory under "Remotes"; You may also install and include custom remotes if you wish.
In conclusion
In a nutshell, Unified Remote is a useful application which can turn your mobile device (Android, Windows, iOS, etc.) into a remote computing aid or simply remote control.
Features of Unified Remote Portable
- Integrates with Spotify, YouTube and iTunes.
- 18 free remotes
- Automatic server detection to easily find servers on your network.
- Control other devices including Raspberry Pi and Arduino Yún.
- Easy server and app setup, that just works.
- Includes light and dark color themes.
- Server is available for Windows, Mac and Linux.
- Server password protection and encryption for added security.
- Supports single and multi-touch mouse control.
- Wake On LAN to easily start your server.
Compatibility and License
Unified Remote Portable is provided under a freeware license on Windows from remote desktop software with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 3.13.0.2501 (52) is the latest version last time we checked.
What version of Windows can Unified Remote Portable run on?
Unified Remote Portable can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.
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