Alternatives for Remote Desktop using Android Phones

Do you have a Google phone or any other Android OS based smartphone? Here are some alternatives that you can review in order to use Remote Desktop application in your Android based phone. By using a remote desktop application you can connect from your phone to your home desktop or any other computer.

Remote Droid

RemoteDroid turns your phone into a wireless keyboard and mouse with touchpad, using your own wireless network. It’s a free application for phones running Google’s Android operating system, such as the Droid (Verizon Wireless) and the G1 (T-Mobile). Also the HTC Nexus One.

Xtralogic – Remote Desktop Client for Android

Xtralogic Remote Desktop Client for Android enables you to connect to your Windows computers across the Internet from a mobile device powered by Google Android platform. It is using Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). Once connected, it gives you mouse and keyboard control over your computer while showing you everything that’s happening on the screen. You can leave your computer at the office without losing access to your files, applications, and e-mail. All the necessary server components are already part of Windows operating system, so you will not need to install anything on your Windows computers.

Android VNC Viewer

Android VNC Viewer is an alternative for remote desktop control using VNC and Android OS. It is a VNC viewer for Android platform. android-vnc-viewer is forked from tightVNC viewer.

LogMeIn for Android

LogMeIn announced a plan for adding Android support to their remote desktop application. “We believe service providers supporting Android-based devices will benefit by offering an enhanced, remote support experience for their high-value customers."