Most remote desktop clients offer control over the Internet as well. For all of them, you’ll need an active connection on the local network (preferably Wi-Fi, but you can connect your computer to the router via Ethernet). This option is generally more powerful, but it’s also a bit more complicated and is preferred by more advanced users.Ī standard “mouse and keyboard” app doesn’t transmit video or sound and works more or less like a TV remote control for your computer. You can use a full remote desktop client, which will transmit images from your monitor (and sometimes even speaker sound) to your phone or tablet. There are two general ways to achieve remote control.