Desk Remote – PC Control

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About this app

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.

What’s new

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