PC connected to a TV
Navigate, type and adjust PC volume from the sofa without finding the keyboard.
Control your Windows PC from your phone.
Use your phone as a free mouse, keyboard and volume remote for your Windows PC, with no app to install on the phone. It is especially handy when the PC is connected to a TV and the keyboard is across the room.
Connect over a trusted local Wi-Fi network, or use a PC connected by Ethernet. LocalTV Remote controls input; it does not stream the PC screen to your phone or connect over the internet.
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.
Presentations
Advance PowerPoint slides while the slideshow is focused on the PC.
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 can pair independently with one PC. They share the same Windows cursor and active application. Use a trusted local network: controller traffic uses unencrypted HTTP and WebSocket.
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). Install the Windows app on the PC; use an iPhone or Android browser as the controller.
Does it work in games and full-screen apps?
LocalTV Remote sends ordinary Windows input to the active application. Elevated applications and some games may reject injected input; compatibility depends on the application.
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.