Unified Remote
Unified Remote: A focused remote-control app for personal computers, media, and home use. Ranked #116 of 134 in Remote Desktop Software by our editors (5.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for mobile control of personal computers and media apps.
At a glance
- Editor score5.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forMobile control of personal computers and media apps
- Free planYes
- Founded2010 · Malmö, Sweden
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Controls mouse, keyboard, media players, files, and power functions
- Works across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
- Supports custom remotes and integrations with major media and browser apps
Where it doesn't
- Focused on personal device control rather than remote-support workflows
- Screen viewing and premium remotes require the Full plan
- Designed primarily for local computer control, not cloud-based management
Our verdict on Unified Remote
Unified Remote combines a mobile app with a computer server to control Windows, macOS, and Linux computers from Android or iOS devices. It is aimed at people who want mobile access to mouse and keyboard controls, media players, files, power functions, and application-specific commands. The product fits home media setups, presentations, and everyday personal computer control more closely than help-desk or enterprise remote-support operations.
The published plans use a freemium model. The Free plan includes 18 essential remotes, mouse, keyboard, and media control, Wake On LAN, power control, password protection, and encryption. The Full plan adds 40+ premium remotes, custom remotes, Screen Viewer, widgets, voice features, NFC, Siri, and other capabilities. Automatic server detection is intended to simplify connecting the mobile app with the computer server, while Wi-Fi and Bluetooth provide connection options.
Its strongest fit is breadth within personal and media control: integrations include Spotify, VLC, Kodi, Plex, Netflix, YouTube, iTunes, PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides, Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Support for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android also gives it a broad device footprint. Choose Unified Remote if mobile control of a personal computer or media application is the priority. Organizations seeking conventional cloud remote support, recording, or verified managed-device capabilities should consider a different category of tool.
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Unified Remote fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Access mode | Not verified |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| File transfer | Not verified |
| Session recording | Not verified |
| Managed devices | Not verified |
| Mobile apps | Yes |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 13 integrations: Spotify, VLC, Kodi, Plex, Netflix, YouTube … |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | unifiedremote.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Unified Remote integrations
Unified Remote lists 13 integrations on its own site.
- Spotify
- VLC
- Kodi
- Plex
- Netflix
- YouTube
- iTunes
- PowerPoint
- Keynote
- Google Slides
- Chrome
- Firefox
- Safari
Alternatives to Unified Remote
- StarDeskA remote desktop app: reach your own Windows PC or Mac from Windows, macOS, Android or iOS.9.7
- TeamViewer RemoteA mature remote support platform with broad coverage, integrations, and AI features.9.4
- SplashtopA paid remote-access suite with low entry pricing, broad platforms, and deep integrations.9.2
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