How to control your Android phone from a computer?

From time to time, you may want to do something with your Android phone, both for entertaining and pragmatic purposes. Be that as it may, but there are quite a few possibilities to control an Android phone from a computer. We’ll talk about them.

What do manufacturers offer?

Almost all the more or less large companies that produce smartphones and tablets with Android operating systems offer their users special software that can be used to control devices from a computer. They, admittedly, are very good. But still they have a drawback - focus solely on devices of the same manufacturer. Therefore, if you have a collection of smartphones and tablets from different manufacturers, you may need to run several applications at the same time to work with them. And this, you see, is inconvenient.

Universal programs

And here multi-purpose developments that primarily focus on the operating system come to the rescue. They can control the computer from the Android phone via WiFi, USB, mobile network, bluetooth and some other options, and also work in reverse mode. Since the first two sources of communication are most convenient, the interaction with their help will be considered in the framework of the article. It is worth noting that universal programs not only make it possible to work with several devices at the same time, they also often boast more functionality than branded applications.

MyPhoneExplorer

To use this application, you need to download your client for the computer, and for the phone - install it through the "Play Market". It supports three connection methods:

1. USB
2. Wi-fi
3. Bluetooth

Here it is even possible to broadcast from the phone’s screen in real time, but so far it is provided exclusively when using USB. As the most functional option, we will consider it. So, initially you need to make sure that all the drivers responsible for working through the interface are present. Also make sure that USB debugging is enabled. Link the devices with a cable. Then run the client pre-installed on a personal computer or laptop. In it, go along the path "File" - "Settings" and in "Connection via ..." select this type of connection. Then, you control the Android phone from the computer via USB. You can drag and drop files or work as with a smartphone, only instead of a finger there will be a mouse.

Remote control of an Android phone from a computer is via Wi-Fi. To do this, the network itself must be present, and all devices must be connected to it. It is also advisable to set a security password. First, the client starts on the phone, and only then the one on the computer.

And finally, about working through Bluetooth. Initially, you must set up your phone so that it can be detected. To do this, use a proprietary driver. Then you need to find out the COM port number, thanks to which it connects to computer equipment, and specify it in the client settings. As you can see, managing a phone through a computer is not such a difficult matter. Android provides quite a wide range of development opportunities, which various companies that create software for mobile devices have not failed to take advantage of. Other programs operate on similar principles, so less will be talked about them, we will only discuss functionality.

Teamviewer

This program is one of the most popular in the world for remote access. According to its developer, over 220 million downloads were recorded. Last but not least, this looks like a reality due to the fact that here it is possible not only to control an Android phone from a computer, but also to work at a distance between various devices and operating systems. We also suggest that you familiarize yourself with these benefits:

1. There is enough Internet for management. This process can be performed from anywhere in the world with software and communications.
2. You can show the screen of your devices to other users of different machines, which is sometimes convenient, and sometimes irreplaceable.
3. There is a stable and high speed.

This program is free, but only for non-commercial use. If with its help it is planned to hold tips and conferences for the company, then you need to pay the application developers. In fairness, it is worth noting the low cost of the license.

Airdroid

It also uses a system that requires clients on both the computer and the mobile device. Managing an Android phone from a computer at the moment with the help of this application is free, which, with good features, cannot but rejoice. You can also broadcast the screen to a monitor and perform remote control from a computer. Speaking about this application, it is difficult not to mention even the peculiar "Spartan" simplicity of the design of this program.

Conclusion

Managing an Android phone from a computer in practice will require understanding the nuances and features, but it will not be difficult to allocate several tens of minutes of time. Why were the software products presented here selected? Initially, broad functionality and free distribution should be highlighted. It will also not be superfluous to note that these applications are easy to use, and the tools demonstrate stable operation. As you can see, everything was aimed at amateur and unprofessional use in this area.