Some apps of remote control to your phone have sometimes left me a little short changed in features, some only support SMS and make a messy job of that, some just don't seem to hang together well at all.However AirDroid lets you create a remote desktop of your handset which looks like a scaled down version of Linux (no shock there).
Once installed and creating a profile for your AirDroid to act as a gateway on your network, you are supplied with a URL aa.bb.xx.yy:port style which you can enter into your desktop browser (or tablet for that mater).
What you get is a virtual desktop of your Android.
I've marked out the kinda obvious things but you also get access to a "Find Your Phone" feature if you don't have access via your LAN and are using a web connection through your Google Account. Very handy indeed. Taking a photo remotely could be useful for many reasons too.
Notifications seem to appear with almost no lag whatsoever, you also have the ability to scrap apks off the handset as well.
Having access and control over your phone while it sits happily charging on your desk or even in the car is pretty awesome, and AirDroid brings the whole package to the party.
Great app which does have problems confirming even your Google email seems to take an age, but its worth the wait.
Get it now from Google Play Store AirDroid
Official feature list.
Manage your Android devices on the web, all over the air.
- No USB cable required.
- No driver installation required.
- Same WiFi network or Internet.
- Pure web app, works on Windows, Mac, Chromebook and Linux.
- No USB cable required.
- No driver installation required.
- Same WiFi network or Internet.
- Pure web app, works on Windows, Mac, Chromebook and Linux.
Simply install AirDroid on your Android and you’ll be able to enjoy the following features on your computer at web.airdroid.com:
- SMS: send and receive individual or group messages.
- Apps: Import and export .apk files.
- Files: Manage files on Android and transferring files between Android and computer.
- Photos: View and manage photos on Android and transferring photos between Android and computer.
- Music & Videos: Play and manage music & videos on Android and transferring them between Android and computer.
- Ringtones: Set music as ringtone and export any ringtone.
- Contacts: View and edit all the contacts.
- Screenshot: View the real time screen of Android devices, take static screenshots. (root required)
- Camera: See through the lens of both front and back camera, also supports flashlight.
- URL: Push url to Android and open automatically open it with Android browser.
- Clipboard: Share clipboard content between Android and computer.
- Apps: Import and export .apk files.
- Files: Manage files on Android and transferring files between Android and computer.
- Photos: View and manage photos on Android and transferring photos between Android and computer.
- Music & Videos: Play and manage music & videos on Android and transferring them between Android and computer.
- Ringtones: Set music as ringtone and export any ringtone.
- Contacts: View and edit all the contacts.
- Screenshot: View the real time screen of Android devices, take static screenshots. (root required)
- Camera: See through the lens of both front and back camera, also supports flashlight.
- URL: Push url to Android and open automatically open it with Android browser.
- Clipboard: Share clipboard content between Android and computer.
There are also some very useful features on the Android client, including WiFi tethering, file manager, task manager, etc.
AirDroid philosophies:
- One less cable.
You should be able to connect different devices wirelessly, without the hassles of USB cables.
- One less screen.
You should be able to work or play with one screen, without being distracted by other screens.
- One less worry.
You should be able to locate your Android devices any time, any where, and wipe all personal data if it's lost.
- One less cable.
You should be able to connect different devices wirelessly, without the hassles of USB cables.
- One less screen.
You should be able to work or play with one screen, without being distracted by other screens.
- One less worry.
You should be able to locate your Android devices any time, any where, and wipe all personal data if it's lost.