foreword
With the increasing popularity of telecommuting and remote collaboration, remote control software that communicates across devices and systems has become one of the indispensable tools for professionals in the workplace. In China, Sunflower and ToDesk are the most famous remote control software; while abroad, there are multiple options such as Microsoft Remote Desktop, AirDroid, TeamViewer, AnyDesk, and Parsec.
With the popularity of mobile devices and smart phones, it has become a trend to control computers on flexible and lightweight mobile phones and tablets. We need a more efficient and lightweight way to carry out remote collaboration and work, so we need a powerful Mobile phone remote control software. In this cross-test, we selected three apps, ToDesk, Sunflower and AirDroid, as test objects. They are all well-known remote control software, and they all support root-free versions. Below we will conduct a detailed test on these three software and give us experience.
1. ToDesk remote control
software overview
ToDesk is a relatively popular domestic remote control software in the past two years. At the beginning of the epidemic, it quickly attracted many users because of its free unlimited speed, rich functions, and beginners. Later, with the continuous iteration of technology, we will focus on the development and iteration of software development and application, and constantly add new functions and technologies. ToDesk provides many functions, including basic remote control (such as virtual mouse, Bluetooth keyboard operation), and also supports more than ten functions such as file transfer, remote power on and off, remote audio synchronization, remote camera, remote printing, privacy screen, etc., which can help Users can better manage and collaborate remotely through mobile devices such as mobile phones or tablets.
Mobile phone remote control operation steps
The steps to use ToDesk to remotely control the mobile phone through the mobile phone are relatively easy to use, and are suitable for beginners to use for the first time:
On your mobile phone or tablet, download and install the latest version of ToDesk (currently v4.6.2. 1 version).
●Open the ToDesk mobile terminal interface, follow the interactive tutorial and prompt information, register and log in your account.
●On the mobile phone you want to control, also download and install the latest version of ToDesk, and open the client.
●In the mobile phone interface, click [Allow this device remotely], select [Control Mode], and then open a series of mobile phone permissions to open your exclusive device code and connection password. These two information are used to verify your identity and authorize your connection.
●In the mobile phone interface, enter the device code and connection password you just remembered, and click the connect button to successfully realize the remote control of the mobile phone.
Mobile phone remote control experience
As a new user, ToDesk's mobile phone control function is still very easy to use. You only need to install ToDesk on two mobile phones and log in with the same account to easily realize remote connection. The connection process is also very fast, basically in seconds, with little delay or lag.
After the mobile phone remote control connection is successful, complete remote operation can be realized. Just like holding the mobile phone of the controlled terminal, you can view the screen picture of the controlled terminal and perform various operations. This function is very practical for migrant workers who go out to work and cannot accompany their parents at home. Problems that could not be solved by even half an hour of telephone communication before can now be easily resolved in just a few minutes through remote control. Using ToDesk can conveniently perform operations such as clearing memory and purchasing things, and when ToDesk remotely controls the mobile phone, if it encounters a payment-sensitive screen that requires entering a password, the screen will automatically go black, further ensuring the security of the accused.
By the way, I also experienced the mobile phone to control the computer. After the ToDesk mobile phone is connected to the remote host, the left and right buttons of the mouse can be used like the computer. In addition to the Windows platform, there is no problem with mobile phones remotely controlling Linux platforms such as Ubuntu. And to solve the problem of the small operation interface on the mobile phone, ToDesk has a gesture guide and shortcut key settings. Enter the side menu bar to view the functions and usage of various gestures.
In addition, you can also enable the virtual simulation mouse on the mobile phone interface, so that you can get the operating experience of a physical mouse on the mobile phone screen and perform more precise operations. This is very convenient for workers, whether it is on the commute or On a business trip, you don't need to carry a bulky notebook, and a mobile phone/tablet can easily complete the task. You can also adjust the size and sensitivity of the virtual mouse to suit your operating habits.
Tips: If you have a bluetooth keyboard and mouse, you can also connect to the mobile device, and then use them to remotely control the computer, which will be more convenient and accurate.
2. Sunflower remote control
software overview
As the big brother of the domestic remote control industry, Sunflower Remote Control has many years of experience in remote control technology. It can remotely control mobile phones, remote desktop connections, remote boot, remote management, etc., and goes deep into all walks of life to provide enterprise remote office, enterprise IT operation and maintenance, Enterprise remote solutions such as technical support. And it has complete functions, cooperates with many well-known domestic enterprises, and has a certain degree of professionalism and reliability. Currently, the number of users in China is relatively large.
Mobile phone remote control operation steps
Since Sunflower has set two different clients on the remote control mobile phone, the actual operation will be more troublesome than ToDesk, and many users will make mistakes. When downloading, please pay attention not to download the wrong version on the master and controlled devices. .
●On the mobile phone you want to control, download and install 【Sunflower Remote Control】, open the software, register and log in your account.
●On the other mobile phone (accused) you want to use to control, download and install [Sunflower Client], open the software, register and log in with the same account.
●The next steps are similar to those of ToDesk. You need to open the Sunflower client on the accused, and after enabling a series of permissions, obtain the local machine identification code and local verification code, and enter it on the main control terminal to successfully remote control.
Mobile phone remote control experience
I tried to use Sunflower to realize the remote control function of the mobile phone. Except that it is easy to be confused on the client side, the overall user experience is quite good. The remote control screen is clear, and the functions that can be realized are more than ToDesk. It supports video recording and software. In-screen screenshots, display connection status, etc., this is still benefited from years of technology accumulation in the remote control industry.
But it is a pity that the connection speed is average, and the connection speed is not fast enough. Sometimes the connection fails or drops during operation, and it is basically impossible to connect online for a long time. Latency and stuttering are also noticeable, especially on mobile networks.
It is worth mentioning that Sunflower supports iOS control, but you need to purchase their peripheral plug-in UUpro, but remote control Android phones also need to pay for membership to use it. Friends who really need to use the function of remote control mobile phones can Think carefully before buying.
In terms of controlling the computer with the mobile phone, I don’t know why when I entered the remote control interface for the first time, the remote control screen of the mobile phone was black and white. After checking the following, I found out that it was switched to the extreme speed mode. I don’t know if I mishandled it or this is Sunflower’s default option. But I have to say that Sunflower's performance in terms of picture quality is still quite strong, even if the picture is zoomed in, it is still very clear.
In the scene where the mobile phone controls the computer, Sunflower also equips the user with a virtual mouse, and the operation logic is slightly different from that of ToDesk. To me, ToDesk is more in line with the operation logic of actual computer use, while Sunflower considers the usage scenarios of mobile phones, such as sliding up and down the webpage, Sunflower needs to scroll in circles to achieve it, which is hard for users to think at the beginning, but it is quite It is easy to cause operational errors.
Moreover, during the sliding process, it can be clearly seen that Sunflower’s response to the remote control page is relatively slow, and the delay in actual operation is still relatively high. Under the same network environment, the comprehensive experience of Sunflower just browsing the web is still relatively inferior of.
Next, let's see how the Sunflower performs when connected to an external Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. Here I comprehensively tested the mobile phone and the iPad connected to the Bluetooth keyboard and mouse respectively. The strange thing is that many keys such as ctrl and alt cannot be used normally when the iPad is connected to the Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. I had no choice but to change to a Huawei tablet. The mouse and keyboard can be used normally, but the screen cannot be used in full screen for some reason, which makes me quite uncomfortable.
After browsing the forum, I found that the official said that the keyboard for the iPad is still being optimized, so friends with iPads need to pay attention if they need to use the remote control of the tablet when they go out.
3. AirDroid
software overview
Although strictly speaking, the functions of Airdroid are not as rich as the previous two domestic software, but it does do a good job in remote control of mobile phones and is very interactive. Although it is impossible to remotely control the computer with the mobile phone, it can basically meet the needs of the worker Cong to call the computer files on the mobile terminal, so we will also briefly introduce it.
Mobile phone remote control operation steps
●Firstly, you need to download and install the software of AirMirror (controller) and AirDroid (controller) respectively on the master and slave mobile phones.
●It should be noted here that AirDroid is the same as Sunflower, both the host and the victim need to download different software.
●Then, you need to log in the same AirDroid account on the two mobile phones, so that you can see the device in the main control device list.
●After enabling various permissions on the accused, you can directly connect with one click. After the connection is successful, you can see the screen of the other phone on one phone and control it with touch operations.
It should be noted that when using PC to control mobile phone or mobile phone to control mobile phone, the app allows free linking of two devices. It should be noted that in the free version of remote control, data flow and file transfer are limited, which is the so-called "speed limit". If you need to upgrade to a paid account to expand the capacity to solve this problem. However, by completing internal activities (such as simple tasks such as check-in), users can earn points to redeem paid memberships for different time periods, so it can be regarded as a free and available application.
Mobile phone remote control experience
The main interface of this application is simple and clear, and it also supports the web version of the remote control mobile phone. Compared with the above two softwares, which need to be downloaded for remote control, it is much more convenient on the remote control mobile phone. After entering the webpage, the supported remote control functions can be seen in the left menu bar, such as file transfer, camera, and sending SMS. The web version also supports obtaining authorized Android device system files, which can be copied from the computer and pasted to the mobile device using shortcut keys. There are corresponding records in the database to provide good security.
The advantage of this application is that it is very strong in remote control of mobile phones, especially in remote interaction on Android devices or remote control of another mobile phone. Plus, the app's help center is pretty solid. Although there may be some stuttering in the same LAN situation, overall, the performance is close to perfect. Of course, the shortcomings of this application are also obvious. The product functions are relatively limited, and it is impossible to directly look at the mobile phone to remotely control the computer. It should focus on the functional field of remote control of the mobile phone. And although the editing and transmission functions are okay, they are only for emergency use and do not include higher-level functions, such as privacy screen and remote CMD. If you need to work remotely at home frequently, it is recommended to consider other applications with more complete functions.
Summarize
The above is the whole content of this evaluation, comparing the three most popular mobile phone remote control software on the market: ToDesk, Sunflower and Airdroid. ToDesk is stable and smooth, rich in functions, and is the most recommended. Sunflower has excellent picture quality, but it is not friendly to novices. The host is accused of being easily confused, and the connection is unstable, and the lag is obvious. Airdroid is powerful, but only available on Android devices. You can choose the right software according to your needs~
