How to Use Microsoft Remote Desktop for Android

If you’re looking for a way to remotely access your computer using your Android phone, then look no further. In this article, we will show you a step by step guide on how you can use your Android smartphone to remotely access your computer over LAN or the Internet.

But before we begin, few things must be done first in order for this to work. Otherwise, a single step that’s not followed properly could potentially mess your computer up.

So be sure to read and closely follow each step for the connection to be successful.

Microsoft Remote Desktop Access for Android

Computer remote access is the ability to access a computer unit over the internet or local network. This technology has been around since Windows XP, an OS produced by Microsoft in 2001. With the emerging trend of smart devices including smartphones and tablets, Microsoft ultimately made remote access available to Android devices in the form of an app.

The Microsoft Remote Desktop application for Android was pretty much expected by tech enthusiasts. It was predicted that the market for mobile will be bigger than the computer platform and as of 2019, statcounter.com revealed that Mobile now has 49.22% of the market compared to 46.93% of the computer market.

With this, the mobile platform has become more advanced and more powerful. And we’re at the age where phones can do more than your average computer.

How to Use Microsoft Remote Desktop for Android

Before we begin, there’re a few things that you need to do for this to work and those are:

• Install the Microsoft Remote Desktop app on your Android device.

Enable the Remote Desktop access on your computer.

Tip: To enable remote desktop on Windows 10, open Windows Settings > System > Remote Desktop. From there, you’ll find a remote desktop toggle switch. Take note of the name of your PC under How to connect to this PC. You’ll need it later.

Step 1: Open the Remote Desktop app

On your Android phone, open the remote desktop app. Allow any permission that it will request. Also, make sure that the computer you want to access remotely is powered ON.

Note: The app is available for free from Microsoft Store, Google Play, and the Mac App Store.

Step 2: Scan to Search or Add Manually

On the app, search for the computer that you want to connect to by scanning or by adding manually. To scan, tap on the “+” icon found at the upper right corner of the screen and tap Desktop > Scan again. To add manually, tap “+” > Desktop > Add manually.

Adding Manually

If you opted to add manually, add the name of the PC that you want to connect to and select the remote PC name that you added. Once done, wait for the connection to complete.

Note: The name of the PC is the one you took note of earlier. It’s mostly alphanumeric name unless you renamed your PC.

Step 3: Initiate Connection to PC

In some instances, the app will require you to use an account as well as inform you about certification errors. You can ignore those and continue connecting or you can create an account and use it every time you want to access your PC remotely.

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Microsoft Remote Desktop, Windows PC, and Android

Remote desktop access is a convenient way to fix issues with a computer across the web without the need for the physical unit. For Android, the ability to access Windows PC remotely is aimed to enhance the productivity of a person. Simply, if you have to go else place but you to need to work on your computer, you can now do both without risking losing work time. Simply access your PC remotely using your phone and work from there. Enabling you to work anywhere and anytime but of course, your computer needs to be power ON at all times.