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In the same way you use a remote control for your TV, you can also use a
 phone or tablet to control your computer. How you do this depends on 
whether you use an Android or iOS device. Using a remote control for 
your PC is really handy if you play music or watch catch-up TV on it. 
Here’s how to set things up on both types of device. Android
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<b>Install Unified Remote on your PC and Android</b><br />
<b>device to control Windows with your device</b><br />
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Download and install the free version of <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Relmtech.Remote" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unified Remote</a> on your device. On your Windows computer go to <a href="http://www.unifiedremote.com/download" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.unifiedremote.com/download</a>
 and click Install Version 2.11. Once it’s installed, click OK and the 
software will create a connection on your computer that your Android 
phone or tablet can access. If you see a warning from Windows Firewall 
asking you to let Unified Remote through, click ‘Allow access’. Next, go
 to your Android device and select your computer from the list of 
servers and tap Remotes to see all the controllers available.</div>
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The Basic Input remote turns your phone or tablet into a trackpad and 
keyboard for your computer. Where Unifi ed Remote really comes into its 
own is as a controller for your music and videos. Th e free version 
includes remote controls for VLC Media Player, Windows Media Center, 
Windows Media Player, Spotify and YouTube. Use the Basic Input remote to
 open your video or music software and then open the relevant remote 
control. Th ere are controls for pausing and playing music and video, 
skipping tracks and turning the volume up or down - just like on a TV or
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If you use iOS, you should download HippoVNC. On your computer <a href="http://hipporemote.com/setup_windows" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">go to this link</a>
 and click the blue Download HippoVNC link. Once it’s  downloaded you’ll
 need to extract the installer. By default this is placed in your 
browser’s Downloads folder. Navigate to there, open the HippoVNC folder 
and double-click WinVNC. Windows Firewall may warn you that Hippo is 
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<b>Install HippoVNC on your computer to use your iOS device as</b></div>
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On the next screen the only option you need to change is the VNC 
Password. Enter a memorable password then click OK. The WinVNC icon will
 now appear in your taskbar. Hover your cursor over this and make a note
 of the IP address that appears. Next, make sure your iOS device is 
connected to your Wi-Fi network then download and install the <a href="http://www.snipca.com/10785" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HippoRemote LITE app</a>.
 Tap ‘Add a Connection’, select the VNC option and enter your IP address
 and password, then tap Done. A trackpad will appear on your screen, 
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This feature is especially great for navigating music player or YouTube.
 You can also use the keyboard to type web addresses or even to work on 
documents. Tap Trackpad+Keyboard to open the keyboard. The Pro version 
of HippoRemote has loads more features for controlling software, such as
 an easy-to-use remote control for Windows Media Center.</div>
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