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Desktop TV Remote on Windows Pc

Developed By: Tomasz Czart

License: Free

Rating: 3,7/5 - 14 votes

Last Updated: April 17, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.3
Size 2.7 MB
Release Date March 11, 17
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks. [see more (7)]

What's New:
Added built-in QR-code scanner. [see more]

Description from Developer:
Change your Android phone into IR emitter and connect it to your computer over WiFi. Now you can control your TV and many other devices from your computer using keyboard shortcuts... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Desktop TV Remote and install on Windows PC. Desktop TV Remote is free Tools app, developed by Tomasz Czart. Latest version of Desktop TV Remote is 1.3, was released on 2017-03-11 (updated on 2024-04-17). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000. Overall rating of Desktop TV Remote is 3,7. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 14 users, 4 users had rated it 5*, 9 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Desktop TV Remote on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Desktop TV Remote on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Desktop TV Remote on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Desktop TV Remote using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Desktop TV Remote" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Desktop TV Remote on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Desktop TV Remote" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.3.

Download Desktop TV Remote 1.3 on Windows PC – 2.7 MB

Change your Android phone into IR emitter and connect it to your computer over WiFi. Now you can control your TV and many other devices from your computer using keyboard shortcuts or graphical interface. You can set any shortcut, e.g. "ctrl+p" for turning your TV on/off or "ctrl+up/down" for changing TV channels. Shortcuts are global, so you can use them anywhere on your computer while browsing the Internet or even if you are playing some games. Remember that this application will work only on devices that have a built-in infrared blaster.
Added built-in QR-code scanner.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows using the device's IR transmitter, if available.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.