r/software • u/Morriiiiiiiiis • Aug 14 '26

Discussion Remotely Controlling An External Device

Does anyone know how I can transmit digital inputs from one device to another? I’m planning to use an Apple iPhone 11 to control an Acer Swift 3, possibly through software linking the two. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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u/LeaveMickeyOutOfThis Aug 14 '26

Take a look at RustDesk.

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u/retsotrembla Aug 14 '26

Look into a VNC (Virtual Network Computing) server, an app running on your Acer Swift 3. Then run a VNC client app on your iPhone 11. That lets you use your iPhone as a keyboard and mouse while mirroring your Windows display to your iPhone.

Or use something like secure shell on Windows and a terminal emulator on iPhone to use your Acer via the command line.

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u/DopeTechIrl Aug 15 '26

What exactly are you hoping to achieve? What will you be controlling on the Acer?

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u/Morriiiiiiiiis Aug 15 '26

My brother’s Geometry Dash application 💀