Remote Access using iPhone

JaseUK · 1 Sep 2009 at 14:43

Guys,
I am assuming this can be done. Basically I just want to access my home PC using my iPhone.
Has anyone got any advice on what the best apps to use are?

Valo · 1 Sep 2009 at 14:57

First off what version of Windows are you running? If it's Windows XP Pro, Vista Business or Ultimate then you'll have Remote Desktop built in, which will allow you to remotely connect to your PC, as long as your PC is switched on and your router has been configured to allow port 3389 traffic to be passed to your PC.

If you don't have Remote Desktop look at VNC, works in a similar way as long as it's configured correctly.

As for the apps for the iPhone there a few to choose from I personally use Jaadu Remote Desktop, very well written but not the cheapest. There are free lite version remote control apps for both Remote Desktop & VNC on the app store they won't offer as many features as the paid versions but they do the job.

JaseUK · 1 Sep 2009 at 15:07

Valo said:
First off what version of Windows are you running? If it's Windows XP Pro, Vista Business or Ultimate then you'll have Remote Desktop built in, which will allow you to remotely connect to your PC, as long as your PC is switched on and your router has been configured to allow port 3389 traffic to be passed to your PC.

If you don't have Remote Desktop look at VNC, works in a similar way as long as it's configured correctly.

As for the apps for the iPhone there a few to choose from I personally use Jaadu Remote Desktop, very well written but not the cheapest. There are free lite version remote control apps for both Remote Desktop & VNC on the app store they won't offer as many features as the paid versions but they do the job.

Currently using Vista 64 Ultimate.
Thanks for the info Valo I will look into it.

iMacMart · 1 Sep 2009 at 16:02

Could try logmein via the web onto your machine?

Using Safari...

sarge78 · 1 Sep 2009 at 16:07

iRdesktop is another free one (basic but does the job)
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lokkers · 1 Sep 2009 at 16:08

tweakinfreak said:
Could try logmein via the web onto your machine?

Using Safari...

Doesn't work (well it certainly doesn't for me).

I've found the iPhone screen a bit small for effective remote desktop in practice.

iMacMart · 1 Sep 2009 at 16:16

lokkers said:
Doesn't work (well it certainly doesn't for me).

I've found the iPhone screen a bit small for effective remote desktop in practice.

Wasn't sure what he would be doing tbh but yes I agree it may not be workable for long periods...

I use iRdesktop to jump in and change callout numbers over and a password reset etc if I'm out and about...

Does ok for a free bit

Vertigo · 1 Sep 2009 at 20:08

Can't use logmein via the standard web interface as it needs to install components that Safari on the iPhone won't support.

They do do an iPhone client but it doesn't work with their free product unfortunately.

GraemeUK · 1 Sep 2009 at 20:38

Vertigo1 said:
Can't use logmein via the standard web interface as it needs to install components that Safari on the iPhone won't support.

They do do an iPhone client but it doesn't work with their free product unfortunately.

I have the logmein client for iPhone and works perfectly with their logmein free product. Very nice app and works well.

Vertigo · 1 Sep 2009 at 20:58

Interesting to know, thanks!

Mull3t · 1 Sep 2009 at 21:15

Logmein app. Its on the appstore.

Best RA app to date IMO.

startrek2 · 2 Sep 2009 at 09:09

i use log me in as well

logmein ignition is the app name

Qu3 · 2 Sep 2009 at 10:07

There are remote desktop apps on the apple store... Logmein for iphone is a rip off..

geekyEd · 2 Sep 2009 at 10:29

I use the free VNC client with my macbook pro as VNC is installed as part of osx, however I don't do anything important with it.

what is it you wish to do remotely as its a bit of a pain viewing it on a screen so small.

JaseUK · 2 Sep 2009 at 11:13

BluZiff said:
I use the free VNC client with my macbook pro as VNC is installed as part of osx, however I don't do anything important with it.

what is it you wish to do remotely as its a bit of a pain viewing it on a screen so small.

The main reason at the time for wanting to use my PC remotely was to start the new BF2 1.5 patch download.
I was at work and wanted it downloaded before I got home.

JaseUK · 2 Sep 2009 at 12:34

sarge78 said:
iRdesktop is another free one (basic but does the job)

Dont you have to pay to install their terminal services onto your PC though.

meghatronic · 2 Sep 2009 at 12:45

I use: 'Mocha Remote Desktop Lite' for Windows and 'Mocha VNC Lite' for os x.

geekyEd · 2 Sep 2009 at 13:02

JaseUK said:
The main reason at the time for wanting to use my PC remotely was to start the new BF2 1.5 patch download.
I was at work and wanted it downloaded before I got home.

yer its very useful for stuff like this as i said give vnc a go.

JaseUK · 2 Sep 2009 at 13:15

BluZiff said:
yer its very useful for stuff like this as i said give vnc a go.

I have installed iRdesktop and it seems to work fine.
Just got to configure my router now to forward the RDP port and I think not having a static ip address could prove a problem.

JaseUK · 2 Sep 2009 at 13:24

Just to let you know guys I have iRdesktop up and running and its perfect.

I couldnt believe how easy it was, thanks guys.

I am quite excited about it and what I can now do. Brilliant