PC connected to a TV
Pause, navigate and type from the sofa without finding the keyboard.
Control your Windows PC from your phone.
Your phone can control the cursor, type, and change volume on your Windows PC. It is especially handy when the PC is connected to a TV and the keyboard is across the room.
Get the latest Windows release
winget install LocalTV.Remote
From couch to control in three steps
- Install on your Windows PC. Nothing to install on the phone.
- Open LocalTV Remote and scan the QR code. Pair with the code shown on the PC.
- Use your phone browser. Swipe, click, type and adjust volume over your local network.
Works with iPhone and Android browsers. Your phone and PC need to be on a network where they can reach each other. See the full setup guide.
What it is useful for
Phone as a trackpad
Move, click, right-click, scroll and drag windows.
Shared screen
Pair multiple phones to one PC, each with its own controller.
LocalTV Remote is open source and runs on your local network. It does not require an account or cloud relay.
Frequently asked questions
How do I control my laptop from my phone without installing an app?
Install LocalTV Remote on your Windows PC — it's the only device that needs anything installed. Scan the QR code with your phone's camera and your browser opens a trackpad, keyboard and volume remote. Nothing to install on the phone, no app store, no account.
Can multiple people control one PC at the same time?
Yes. Several phones connect at once and everyone uses their own phone as their own remote — no single remote to toss around the room. Each pairs independently and securely.
Is there a free, open-source alternative to Unified Remote or Remote Mouse?
LocalTV Remote is free, Apache-2.0 open-source, needs no companion app on the phone, and has no paid tier. It runs LAN-only with no cloud relay or account.
Which versions of Windows are supported?
Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64-bit). The installer is about 27 MB and the app idles at roughly 25 to 40 MB of RAM, with no bundled Chromium.
Does it work in games and full-screen apps?
Yes. Input is injected system-wide through Windows SendInput, so it works in any app including games and full-screen windows.
Does my data leave my network?
No. It is LAN-only: input stays on your local Wi-Fi with no cloud relay and no account. Pairing uses a 6-digit PIN, and connections are origin-checked and rate-limited.
Do I have to pair my phone every time?
No. After the first scan your phone remembers a trusted token and reconnects automatically the next time.
Does it run on Mac or Linux?
Not yet — Windows 10 and 11 only today. The input layer is abstracted behind a backend interface, so macOS and Linux support is open to contributors.