How to Use Chrome Remote Desktop on iPad?

Use Chrome Remote Desktop on iPad 

As one of the most popular free remote access applications, Chrome Remote Desktop can well meet your needs for remote connections. Whether you want to lie in bed to complete overtime tasks, or solve computer technical problems for relatives and friends on the bus, you can use Chrome Remote Desktop to remotely control another computer. Of course, the premise is that you have a portable device that is convenient enough.

Desktops are difficult to move, laptops are too heavy, and the screens of mobile phones are too small. By comparison, tablet computers are the most suitable light office equipment. But does chrome remote desktop work on iPad? The answer is YES! Next, we’ll take iPad as an example to teach you how to use Chrome Remote Desktop on iPad. 

How to set up Chrome Remote Desktop on iPad?

How to use Chrome Remote Desktop on iPad? We should first understand how to set up iPad Google Remote Desktop.

Set up Chrome Remote Desktop on the remote computer

Preparation:

• Connect the remote computer to the network.
• Download and install the Chrome browser on the remote computer in advance and log in to the Google account.

Step 1. Open the Chrome Remote Desktop web page and click on Access my computer button.

Step 2. Click on the download icon to set up remote access.

Step 3. Click on Add to Chrome to add the Chrome Remote Desktop in your Chrome browser.

Step 4. Click on Accept & Install to install it.

Step 5. Enter a name for your computer and then click Next.

Step 6. Choose a PIN with at least 6 numbers, and then enter it twice to start the program.

After completing the setup work of Chrome Remote Desktop on the remote computer, now you need to set up Chrome Remote Desktop on iPad.

Set up Chrome Remote Desktop on iPad

Preparation:

• Connect the iPad to the WiFi.
• Go to the iPad App Store to download and install Chrome Remote Desktop, and log in to the same Google account as on the remote computer.

Step 1. Open the Chrome Remote Desktop and find the remote device that needs to be connected to the main interface.

Step 2. Enter the PIN code set on the remote computer and click the arrow icon to achieve remote control over Google Chrome Remote Desktop on iPad.

Using Chrome Remote Desktop on iPad to achieve remote control has its pros and cons, like shown below:

If you are planning for long-term remote control and would like a fast and stable remote desktop tool, here we introduce to you a free yet professional remote control software for Windows—AnyViewer.

Free remote control software on iOS devices: AnyViewer

Like Chrome Remote Desktop, AnyViewer is free as well, and can also perfectly realize remote access, remote control, and remote support. The difference is that AnyViewer is easier to use, you don't need any PIN code or something like that.

Part 1. Enable remote access on Windows computer

Step 1. Download, install and launch AnyViewer on the Windows computer.

Step 2. Go to Log in, and then click Sign up. (If you already have signed up on its official website, you can log in directly.)

Step 3. Fill in the signup information.

Step 4. Then you can see you successfully logged in to AnyViewer. Your device will automatically be assigned to the account you've logged in to.

Part 2. Achieve unattended remote access on iPad

Step 1. Download and install AnyViewer for iOS on your iPhone, then open it. 

Step 2. Then all the devices that have been logged in to the same account will be displayed here. Choose the device that you want to control.

Step 3. Click Remote control to achieve unattended remote access to the specific computer.

Step 4. Then you'll be successfully connecting your iPad to a Windows computer. It supports both vertical and horizontal screens, you can switch freely.

Step 5. Click the menu icon, you can also see multiple shortcuts. You can do the adjustments here.

Conclusion

Using Chrome remote desktop on iPad allows you to easily achieve remote access wherever you are, which can further improve your work efficiency and save your time. But in fact, in addition to the many advantages of Chrome Remote Desktop, there are still inevitable shortcomings, for example, Chrome Remote Desktop goes offline. Therefore, you might as well try the free remote control software AnyViewer. It can provide users with an excellent remote control experience with a stable connection and high image quality. If you happen to be interested in it, it is strongly recommended to give it a try.