Usage
Connect your phone and PC on the same network.
Download Unified Remote’s Windows app, install it on your PC and launch it.
Download and install Unified Remote app from the Google Play Store or the Windows Phone app.
Launch Unified Remote on your phone, go to “Servers” and click on “Add -> Automatic“.
If everything is setup properly, you should see your PC’s name show up in the list. Select it and head over to “Remotes“. In case you don’t see your PC’s name pop up on the server list, make sure both your PC and the phone is connected to the same wireless network and your firewall is not blocking the Unified Remote app.
What about Linux and Mac?
Just in case you are not a Windows user, it seems that the developers are working on a Linux and Mac version, so you should be seeing it in the near future. The iPhone version is also planned to release soon.
Stuff I Bet You Didn’t Know
Other than the usual media player, did you know that Unified Remote can control almost any electronic device including light bulbs and fans (yes, I’m serious), provided you’ve set it up correctly? They’ve got programmed hardware (TellStick) that communicates with electronic devices over an IR transmitter and receiver. No kidding. check out this link to find out more.
Free?
Unified Remote is free, but it also comes with a premium version ($3.99) that is packed with more features such as browser navigation remote for Chrome, Firefox, Opera and IE, supports Pandora, Hulu, Boxee, YouTube, NetFlix, Picasa, Windows Photo Viewer and PowerPoint and switch for turning the monitor display on or off, system standby etc.
Conclusion
Unified Remote is one of the most powerful remote control app that we have ever come across. If you are using your PC as a media center, this is surely one app you will want to own.
