Desk Remote – PC Control
Tools
Control your PC from your phone
- Downloads
- 377+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Jan 31
- 2026 · v1.1
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About Desk Remote – PC Control
Desk Remote lets you control media playback and system volume on your PC using your phone.
Designed for Linux desktop environments, Desk Remote connects your Android device to your computer over the local network, allowing you to manage media playback without using a mouse or keyboard.
Key features:
• Media playback controls (play, pause, next, previous)
• System volume control from your phone
• Track seeking for supported media players
• Automatic PC discovery on the local network
• Secure pairing using a one-time PIN
• Lock screen and notification controls
• Dark mode support
Supported media players include common Linux desktop players such as Spotify, VLC, and Rhythmbox.
Requirements:
• A PC running Linux with the GNOME desktop environment (version 42 or later)
• The Desk Remote Control Server GNOME Extension installed on your PC
How to connect:
1. Install the Desk Remote Control Server GNOME Extension on your PC
2. Open Desk Remote on your Android phone
3. Select your PC from the list
4. Enter the PIN displayed on your PC to pair securely
Desk Remote works entirely over your local Wi-Fi network. No cloud services or external servers are required.
Designed for Linux desktop environments, Desk Remote connects your Android device to your computer over the local network, allowing you to manage media playback without using a mouse or keyboard.
Key features:
• Media playback controls (play, pause, next, previous)
• System volume control from your phone
• Track seeking for supported media players
• Automatic PC discovery on the local network
• Secure pairing using a one-time PIN
• Lock screen and notification controls
• Dark mode support
Supported media players include common Linux desktop players such as Spotify, VLC, and Rhythmbox.
Requirements:
• A PC running Linux with the GNOME desktop environment (version 42 or later)
• The Desk Remote Control Server GNOME Extension installed on your PC
How to connect:
1. Install the Desk Remote Control Server GNOME Extension on your PC
2. Open Desk Remote on your Android phone
3. Select your PC from the list
4. Enter the PIN displayed on your PC to pair securely
Desk Remote works entirely over your local Wi-Fi network. No cloud services or external servers are required.
What’s new
Version 1.1 · Updated January 31, 2026
Initial public release of Desk Remote. • Control media playback from your PC • Adjust system volume remotely • Automatic PC discovery on local network • Secure pairing using a one-time PIN • Lock screen and notification controls • Dark mode support
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