Chrome Remote Desktop App
Chrome Remote Desktop is an excellent browser app that lets you fully control any PC from any other PC as long as both are online. And contrary to popular belief, you don’t need a Chromebook to make use of it. All you need is Chrome.
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What Is Chrome Remote Desktop?
When you connect to a remote PC, everything gets “streamed” to your current PC. Your keyboard and mouse input control the remote PC as if you were on the remote PC itself. All remote sessions are AES-encrypted over SSL.
Your remotely accessible PCs are protected by private PINs, but you can also grant temporary control to someone else using one-time Access Codes. Access Codes expire when the remote session ends or if they aren’t used within a few minutes of creation.
Potential uses for Chrome Remote Desktop include:
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- Using an platform-specific app on a remote OS.
- Checking in on a PC from anywhere around the world.
- Tech support for a friend or family member from afar.
Chrome Remote Desktop works on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome OS. Additionally, PCs can be remotely accessed and controlled with Android and iOS devices. In this article, we’ll show you how to set up all of these platforms.
Set Up Chrome Remote Desktop on Windows
Install the Chrome browser and the Chrome Remote Desktop app.
In Chrome, navigate to the chrome://apps page and click Chrome Remote Desktop. When prompted for permissions, click Continue. This grants the app control beyond just the browser.
You’ll also need to sign into a Google account and click Allow to grant the app permissions on your account. This account stores all of your PCs.
Under My Computers, click Get started, then click Enable remote connections. This will allow other devices to connect to this PC.
When prompted to download the Chrome Remote Desktop Host Installer, click Accept and install. Download the MSI installer file and run it.
In the Chrome Remote Desktop app, enter the PIN you want to use. The longer, the better. Click OK. When prompted for permission to make changes, click Yes.
Your Windows PC should now appear under My Computers in the app.
Set Up Chrome Remote Desktop on Mac
Install the Chrome browser and the Chrome Remote Desktop app.
In Chrome, navigate to the chrome://apps page and click Chrome Remote Desktop. When prompted for permissions, click Continue. This grants the app control beyond just the browser.
You’ll also need to sign into a Google account and click Allow to grant the app permissions on your account. This account stores all of your PCs.
Under My Computers, click Get started, then click Enable remote connections. This will allow other devices to connect to this PC.
When prompted to download the Chrome Remote Desktop Host Installer, click Accept and install. Download the DMG file, open it, then run the PKG installer file within.
Back in the Chrome Remote Desktop app, click OK to continue.
Enter the PIN you want to use. The longer, the better. Click OK.
When prompted to enable remote connections, unlock the panel, enter your PIN, then click Enable.
Your Mac should now appear under My Computers in the app.
Set Up Chrome Remote Desktop on Linux
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In Chrome, navigate to the chrome://apps page and click Chrome Remote Desktop. When prompted for permissions, click Continue. This grants the app control beyond just the browser.
You’ll also need to sign into a Google account and click Allow to grant the app permissions on your account. This account stores all of your PCs.
As of this writing, I could not get my Linux setup (running Linux Mint 17.3 with Cinnamon on Chrome 59) to work as a “My Computers” host machine. Also note that the Chrome Remote Desktop Host service is only officially available for 64-bit Debian-derived distros.
However, I was still able to share control of my machine and remotely control other machines using Access Codes.
Set Up Chrome Remote Desktop on Chrome OS
Make sure you’re signed into the same Google account that you used to set up your Windows, Mac, and/or Linux computers. Install the Chrome Remote Desktop app. Once installed, launch the app.
While you can’t set up a Chromebook as one of your “My Computers” PCs, you can still share control of your machine and remotely control other machines using Access Codes. A bit of an inconvenience, but ultimately minor.
That’s all you have to do. Now you’re good to go.
Creating Temporary Access Codes
In Chrome, navigate to the chrome://apps page and click Chrome Remote Desktop.
Under Remote Assistance, click Get started, then click Share.
Once the 12-digit Access Code is generated, give it to the person who you want to share access with. You can do this by email, text message, or any other method. Keep Chrome Remote Desktop open.
Once they enter the code, you’ll need to confirm sharing. When finished, click Stop Sharing to end the session.
Connecting to a PC With Chrome Remote Desktop
Using Windows, Mac, Linux, or Chrome OS
In Chrome, navigate to the chrome://apps page and click Chrome Remote Desktop.
To connect to one of your own PCs:
- Under My Computers, click the intended PC.
- When prompted, enter the PIN for that PC and click Connect.
- When finished, click Stop Sharing.
To connect to someone else’s PC:
- Under Remote Assistance, click Get started, then Access.
- When prompted, enter the Access Code and click Connect.
- Wait for the other person to confirm sharing.
- When finished, click Stop Sharing.
Using Android or iOS
Install the Chrome Remote Desktop app for Android or iOS. It’s completely free and doesn’t have any ads or in-app purchases. Once installed, launch the app.
In the side menu, sign into the Google account with the PC you want to control. As soon as you do, you should see a list of accessible PCs. Tap the one you want, enter the PIN for it, and tap Connect. Unfortunately, as of this writing, there’s no way to connect from mobile using Access Codes.
Once connected, here’s how to interact:
- Drag one finger to move the mouse cursor.
- Tap one finger to click.
- Pinch two fingers to zoom in and out.
- Swipe up or down with two fingers to scroll around.
- Swipe down with three fingers to bring up the toolbar. The toolbar lets you switch between Touch and Trackpad modes, bring up the keyboard to start typing, send a Ctrl + Alt + Delete combo, and end the session.
Now You Can Control Your PC From Anywhere!
Regardless of which machines you’ve set up, make sure you configure each one’s settings to disable Sleep Mode when idle. Chrome Remote Desktop won’t respond when a host machine is sleeping, defeating the purpose of this app.
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Did you know you could remote control PCs using only Chrome? Will you be using this going forward or do you prefer an alternative method? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
Google released its iOS app for remote desktop application this week. The Chrome remote desktop extension has been available for quite some time, and previously we showed you how to use it with Android. Here’s a look at the iOS version and how to use it.
If you run the Chrome browser on your computer, and also own an iPad or iPhone, this can be an easy way to get into it.
Chrome Remote Desktop for iOS
There are a few things you’ll need for this to work. First, make sure you’re Mac or PC has the latest version of Chrome with the Remote Desktop extension installed with it. You’ll also need the Chrome Remote Desktop app for iOS installed on your iPhone or iPad.
After everything is set up, you’ll need to log in to your Google account and verify permissions and select the type of remote connection you want to set up.
After that, you’ll need to install a small remote desktop host utility.
Then create a PIN to verify when you want to log in remotely. It needs to be at least six digits but can be more. I would suggest making it as long as possible for best security.
After everything is set up, anytime you want to remotely access your computer, just launch the app on your iPad or iPhone, select the computer to connect to, and verify the PIN you set up on your desktop.
You can set it not to ask for the PIN when connecting to the computer, which is handy if you’re remoting into a particular computer multiple times a day.
That’s all there is to it! Now you can control the host PC in real-time from your iPhone or iPad. In the example below I am connecting to a Windows 8.1 computer with a dual-monitor setup, and can easily flip back and forth between the two.
There are a lot of ways to remote desktop into Windows from from mobile devices. Using the Chromecast app is a way to get to your Windows computer without setting up its native Remote Desktop feature, but there’s something to be said about the new modern remote app.
This app, like other remote desktop apps for remote support, is great if you need to access a file from your computer at home or work while on the go. Also, very important (or annoying) when you need to give your friends and family remote technical support from anywhere.
What do you think of Chrome remote desktop on your computer, Android, or now on iOS? Leave a comment below and tell us your thoughts.