Do you know you can use a phone as a keyboard on a Windows PC? This article will show you how to do that. The keyboard and mouse are crucial peripherals for using a PC. You cannot use your PC without any of these devices. What if your keyboard or mouse stops working, and you do not have an extra keyboard or mouse? In this case, you cannot use your PC until you fix the issue or purchase a new keyboard/mouse. In this case, you can use your phone as a keyboard or a mouse on your Windows PC.
How to use Phone as a Keyboard on Windows PC
You can use your phone as a keyboard on a Windows PC by using the following apps and software. All these programs are free to use. However, some features are limited in the free version.
- Bluetooth Keyboard & Mouse
- Remote Mouse
- Unified Remote
- Google Chrome Remote Desktop
- AnyDesk
Let’s see how to use these tools.
1] Bluetooth Keyboard & Mouse
Bluetooth Keyboard & Mouse is a free app available for all Android devices that allows users to connect their Android smartphones to their computers and use them as a keyboard and a mouse. As the name implies, it works on a Bluetooth connection. Therefore, turn on Bluetooth on your phone and PC to use this app.
You can install it from the Google Play Store. After installing this app, open it and connect it to your PC via Bluetooth connection. If you have previously connected your phone to your PC via Bluetooth, you may experience connection issues. In this case, remove your phone from Bluetooth & devices on your Windows 11/10 PC. Now, open the app on your phone and try to connect. It should be connected this time.
Once the app gets connected to your PC, you can use your phone as a keyboard and a mouse. By default, it shows the mouse touchpad on your smartphone screen. Tap on the keyboard icon on the top right side to use the keyboard. Now, as you start typing on your phone, the respective text will appear on your PC.
Its free version allows you to use your phone as a keyboard and a mouse on Windows 11/10. More advanced features are available in the paid plan.
2] Remote Mouse
Remote Mouse is another free software that lets you use your phone as a keyboard and a mouse on your Windows 11/10 PC. It is available for different operating systems, including Android, iPhone, Windows, etc. To use this software, you have to install it on both your devices.
You can download all its available versions for different operating systems from the official website. After installing it on your computer and your phone, launch it on both your devices. The Remote Mouse works on both Bluetooth and WiFi connections. If you want to use it through your WiFi connection, make sure that your phone and your PC are connected to the same WiFi network.
After launching the Remote Mouse on your phone, it will show you available computers connected to your network. Select your computer to connect. After a successful connection, it will show you the mousepad on your phone screen. The left, right, and middle mouse clicks will also be displayed at the bottom.
To use your phone as a keyboard, tap on the keyboard icon at the bottom. Now, start typing. As you type on your phone, the respective text will appear on your computer. Its mobile version contains ads.
3] Unified Remote
Unified Remote is one more free app on this list that you can use to convert your smartphone into a keyboard and a mouse for your PC. You can install it on your phone from the Google Play Store.
After installing it, when you launch it, it will ask you to install its server on your computer. The URL will be displayed on your screen to download and install the server. After installing its server on your computer, you will be able to connect your phone to your computer via the Unified Remote app.
After launching the app, tap on the Basic Input option to use your phone as a mouse. To use it as a keyboard, tap on the keyboard icon at the bottom and start typing on your phone. Its free version contains ads.
4] Google Chrome Remote Desktop
Google Chrome Remote Desktop is a free software that allows users to control their computers through their smartphones. You can install its Android app from the Google Play Store. Now, visit remotedesktop.google.com in your web browser and click on the Access my computer option. After that, sign in with your Google account.
After signing in with your Google account, you will see the Remote Desktop interface on your computer screen. Now, click on the download button to download the Chrome Remote Desktop Host setup file. Install it on your computer. After the installation, your setup is completed.
Launch the Chrome Remote Desktop app on your phone and sign in with the same Google account. Your computer will be displayed on your phone screen. Tap on it to connect to your computer. After connecting with your computer, you can use your phone to control your PC. You will also be able to use your phone as a keyboard and a mouse.
Google Chrome Remote Desktop does not show text in real-time as you type on your smartphone. After typing the text, you have to send it to your computer.
5] AnyDesk
AnyDesk is one of the popular remote desktop software. It is also available for Android smartphones. You can install it on your phone from the Google Play Store. After installing it on your phone, an additional plugin is also required to be installed to control your PC from your phone. That plugin is also available on the Google Play Store. AnyDesk Android app will show you the installation instructions for the plugin when you open the app for the first time.
Now, install AnyDesk on your computer and launch it. Open the app on your phone. Enter the Remote Address of your PC into the AnyDesk app on your phone to control your PC from your phone. After connecting your phone to your PC with AnyDesk, you can use it as a keyboard and a mouse.
That’s it. I hope this helps.
Can I control PC from phone?
Yes, you can control your PC from your phone. A lot of Remote Desktop apps are available on the Google Play Store that allow you to control your PC from your mobile phone. Do note that the same Remote Desktop software should also be installed on your PC.
How can I control my computer without a mouse?
Controlling or using a computer without a mouse is a bit difficult. However, you can do so by making your numeric keypad as a mouse. Apart from this, you can also install apps on your phone that will convert your phone into a mouse.
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