Connecting Your Computer to Your Android Device – 10 Android Apps That Work
Johnny Lee
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In this age of connectivity, we switch from smartphone to tablet to computer several times a day for various reasons: to contact someone, to play games, or to accomplish tasks related to our work. However, there are times when we feel like we want more control over a mobile device, all from your computer. There are apps to help you transfer control from your Android device to your computer, allowing you to make changes to your phone straight from your PC.
The following apps let you do things like sending messages from your PC, receive notifications for your smartphone on your desktop, push files or messages to and from your computer and Android device, etc.
Check them out and see what works for you best!
Message Beam
This browser extension is perfect for you if you need to beam a title, a line or a URL from your computer to your Android device. Message Beam sends it straight to your device. Simply copy and paste the line into the field, then press Send. It also works in the opposite direction as Message Beam is also available as an application.
Mobizen
Mobizen lets you control your Android device on your PC. This app lets you transfer files, backup and restore, screen capture and recording, onscreen drawing, as well as handling notifications on your Android device. You can even send text messages from the PC with Mobizen.
Polkast
Polkast doesn’t store your files over Cloud but will create a “secret tunnel” between your Android device and your PC for easy and secure access to your files. There’s also a Super Search feature to allow you to search for anything on your PC straight from your Android device. It even has a Smart Cache feature to only cache files that are downloaded and deletes older files to make room for new ones.
Airstream
This app streams all the files on your desktop to any Android device with access to your folders. This way, you can access not just your songs and videos, but everything that you store on your computer. All you need is to run the server executable on your computer, then run the app on your Android device to access your computer. No transfer problems or limits – just start streaming!
TeamViewer QuickSupport
Are you the go-to guy when someone has an issue with his/her Android device? TeamViewer QuickSupport will help you better understand the problems plaguing an Android device. The standard software on PC lets you connect to an Android device and gain control of app installation and overall condition of the device. It’s great for troubleshooting Android problems on multiple devices.
Pushbullet
This fast-growing app has evolved from merely pushing files, information or addresses to an Android device, to mirroring your Android device notifications to your PC and dismissing them from your PC. You can even push your files to your friend’s phones. It also stores uploaded files in their server to make it easy to push out.
Splashtop 2 Remote Desktop
Splashtop 2 Remote Desktop lets you control your PC from your Android device in real time. With this app, you can listen to music, watch videos, and play video games – all from within the screen of your Android device. It also supports streaming over the Internet for only $1.99 per month, with an incredible frame rate that’s perfect for those who want to stream on-the-go rather than be stuck in front of their PCs all day.
AirDroid
Using AirDroid is one of the easiest ways for you to wirelessly transfer files between your Android device and your desktop. Once you connect your computer with your phone via AirDroid, you can use the web interface to view photos and videos, send SMS, take screenshots, and move or delete files in your Android device.
MightyText
Is the small keyboard on your Android device making it difficult for you to write long text messages? This app will let you write on your computer and send it out. Just install the app and connect it to your Google account, then access the web app from the given URL. Conversations on your phone will be automatically synced. Incoming messages will pop up on your browser, and you can also use it as a backup for restoring your SMS/MMS in case something happens to your device.
Desktop Notifications
With this app, you can get your notifications from your Android device to pop up on your desktop. By getting your notifications straight on your computer, you don’t have to unlock to check your phone every time you receive a new notification.
