Remote Launcher
$1.69
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About Remote Launcher
*** An excellent app - Editor's Choice from DroidAppOfTheDay.com ***
Remote Launcher is an easy to use tool that enables you to launch applications remotely on your PC via your Android device with a single click. It can also be used to start your PC up, even if it is turned off, with the built in support for Wake On Lan (WOL). It consists of an Android app and a small server program for your PC.
There is also support for Android shortcuts and widgets (size 1x1) available to start programs even quicker.
You can configure Remote Launcher to start any application on your PC, e.g. start your mediacenter (xbmc etc), shutdown/restart the computer or run a custom script.
It's also possible to automate Remote Launcher using Android intents or shortcuts. That makes it possible to use it together with tools such as Tasker or Llama to perform tasks at certain events, e.g. "shutdown computer when I leave home" or "send wake on lan packet to computer and start xbmc when I get back home". You can even do things like muting your computer when there's an incoming call and unmuting it when the call finishes. The imagination is the limit.
To use Remote Launcher you need to install the Remote Launcher Server on your PC. Downloads, installation instructions, user guides and examples are available on the project wiki:
http://remotelauncher.owtroid.com
The Remote Launcher server is written in Java so it should work on any pc with the Java Runtime Enviromnment installed (version 1.6 or later), be it Linux, Windows or Mac OS. It has been tested on Ubuntu and Windows 7.
Remote Launcher is a nice alternative to more complex remote control solutions such as vnc or ssh when you just need to start specific programs.
Remote Launcher works both with wifi and cellular connections. However, if you use cellular and the pc running Remote Launcher Server is behind a router, you will have to configure port forwarding on your router to forward the port 4444 to your pc. You will also need to configure the Remote Launcher app to use the IP address of the router instead of the pc in this case.
If you run into any issues, please contact the developer as it is not possible to answer to comments in the Market. You can also follow us on twitter: http://twitter.com/owtroid
A free version is also available: http://market.android.com/details?id=com.owtroid.remotelauncherfree
The free version is currently limited to having just one single server configured.
Remote Launcher is an easy to use tool that enables you to launch applications remotely on your PC via your Android device with a single click. It can also be used to start your PC up, even if it is turned off, with the built in support for Wake On Lan (WOL). It consists of an Android app and a small server program for your PC.
There is also support for Android shortcuts and widgets (size 1x1) available to start programs even quicker.
You can configure Remote Launcher to start any application on your PC, e.g. start your mediacenter (xbmc etc), shutdown/restart the computer or run a custom script.
It's also possible to automate Remote Launcher using Android intents or shortcuts. That makes it possible to use it together with tools such as Tasker or Llama to perform tasks at certain events, e.g. "shutdown computer when I leave home" or "send wake on lan packet to computer and start xbmc when I get back home". You can even do things like muting your computer when there's an incoming call and unmuting it when the call finishes. The imagination is the limit.
To use Remote Launcher you need to install the Remote Launcher Server on your PC. Downloads, installation instructions, user guides and examples are available on the project wiki:
http://remotelauncher.owtroid.com
The Remote Launcher server is written in Java so it should work on any pc with the Java Runtime Enviromnment installed (version 1.6 or later), be it Linux, Windows or Mac OS. It has been tested on Ubuntu and Windows 7.
Remote Launcher is a nice alternative to more complex remote control solutions such as vnc or ssh when you just need to start specific programs.
Remote Launcher works both with wifi and cellular connections. However, if you use cellular and the pc running Remote Launcher Server is behind a router, you will have to configure port forwarding on your router to forward the port 4444 to your pc. You will also need to configure the Remote Launcher app to use the IP address of the router instead of the pc in this case.
If you run into any issues, please contact the developer as it is not possible to answer to comments in the Market. You can also follow us on twitter: http://twitter.com/owtroid
A free version is also available: http://market.android.com/details?id=com.owtroid.remotelauncherfree
The free version is currently limited to having just one single server configured.
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App History & Updates
What's Changed
v0.3.12 (2015-12-19)
- Fix layout issue in shortcut creator and deprecated widget creator
v0.3.10 (2015-10-17)
- Add possibility to select custom icon for shortcuts (hence the added READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission)
v0.3.9 (2014-10-01)
- Major changes to underlying build system and structure of app. Expect some breakage... No features added but this change will ease further development of the app.
v0.3.12 (2015-12-19)
- Fix layout issue in shortcut creator and deprecated widget creator
v0.3.10 (2015-10-17)
- Add possibility to select custom icon for shortcuts (hence the added READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission)
v0.3.9 (2014-10-01)
- Major changes to underlying build system and structure of app. Expect some breakage... No features added but this change will ease further development of the app.
Version update Remote Launcher was updated to version 0.3.12
Price update Price changed from $1.51 to $1.69.
Price update Price changed from $1.99 to $1.51.
Version update Remote Launcher was updated to version 0.3.9
What are users saying about Remote Launcher
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Simple and very useful. I hope development continues
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The feature that caught my eye is being able to turn on my PC even though the PC is turned off. This will help when I have too remotely log in to my computer but I've forgotten to turn on my pc before I leave my house.
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Use it all the time, no problems.
K
by K####:
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Does what it says on the tin and is easy to use and setup, the UI needs updating and the ability to swipe between launchers and servers tab would be nice.
V
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Works great.
A
by A####:
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Great app, responsive developer. Wish I could give it 6 stars
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I don't know why more people don't use this. It's fast, convenient and easy. 10,000 thumbs up.
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by L####:
by L####:
If you need what it says in the first sentence of the description, stop looking. I scoured the Internet and found nothing but SSH, tears and frustration. This little baby provides everything most HTPC and home automation users would ever need. The setup for the basic but elusive solution (launching a program on a PC) takes just minutes. Using Tasker to start any launcher starting any AHK script on any PC, I'll be in geek heaven for a bit longer. Don't even have to get out of my chair...
U
by U####:
by U####:
Easy to use and customizable. Prompt and helpful developer too. Thumbs up
B
by B####:
by B####:
I don't normally like installing a server on my PC to make use of these android apps, but this is one of the few exceptions. This is a very useful lil' app that can launch programs on your computer with just a click from your android device! I use it to launch my media servers for streaming music/video to my device, or to launch my torrent client. Just point the launcher to some command line batch files and you can do some pretty complex stuff!
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by T####:
by T####:
The feature that caught my eye is being able to turn on my PC even though the PC is turned off. This will help when I have too remotely log in to my computer but I've forgotten to turn on my pc before I leave my house.
T
by T####:
by T####:
I'm in the process of getting a simple media center set up in my apartment, I have all the required remotes for my applications (VLC, Media Monkey, XBMC), but I always had to launch the applications before being able to use the remote. Having this app is amazing because not only can I launch the applications remotely over my WiFi, I can automate it using Llama in such a way that the applications are launched when I open up the remotes on my Nexus. Simply Incredible, I love it.
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by O####:
by O####:
Life saver for our applications... Highly recomend this.
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by S####:
by S####:
This app is simply awesome!
T
by T####:
by T####:
A must for any htpc. I had some slight set up issues and contacted the developer, I got an almost immediate response with the exact solution to my problem. Great to see the support is as good as the software!
K
by K####:
by K####:
Love the app. Does everything I need it to do with my Media Center PC. Cant believe more people are not using it. 5 stars from me!!!
H
by H####:
by H####:
I have this to launch apps and run scripts while watching movies or games. With a bit of work, you can launch apps while bypassing USC. WOL is a nice bonus also.
U
by U####:
by U####:
Does exactly what you need. Developer very helpful if you need some extra assistance!
T
by T####:
by T####:
I had a slight issue with file paths in Windows, dev responded to email within an hour and had the issue fixed a few minutes later. The app is powerful, simple and exactly what I needed to administrate my Home Theatre.
A
by A####:
by A####:
Fantastic app, and a very responsive developer.
T
by T####:
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Just moved from free to payd version. App is great. Thx dev.
S
by S####:
by S####:
This is exactly what I was looking for and more! Totally customizable and great for managing my htpc from anywhere. EDIT: Asked the developer to modify the widget to make it customizable. He made it possible to use shortcuts instead of the widget to launch the app, making it able to use any icon I desire! Awesome job by the developer!
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by T####:
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This application allows me to do practically anything on my computer with one click of a button! I love it!
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by T####:
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Sounds good, but I can't connect to my pc just yet...
T
by T####:
by T####:
Fantastic app, and very helpful developer. Brilliant.
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by E####:
by E####:
Simple, pretty icon and clean interface. The server you have to install is small and not obtrusive on system resources.
C
by C####:
by C####:
If you need what it says in the first sentence of the description, stop looking. I scoured the Internet and found nothing but SSH, tears and frustration. This little baby provides everything most HTPC and home automation users would ever need. The setup for the basic but elusive solution (launching a program on a PC) takes just minutes. Using Tasker to start any launcher starting any AHK script on any PC, I'll be in geek heaven for a bit longer. Don't even have to get out of my chair...
H
by H####:
by H####:
Easy to use and customizable. Prompt and helpful developer too. Thumbs up
R
by R####:
by R####:
I don't normally like installing a server on my PC to make use of these android apps, but this is one of the few exceptions. This is a very useful lil' app that can launch programs on your computer with just a click from your android device! I use it to launch my media servers for streaming music/video to my device, or to launch my torrent client. Just point the launcher to some command line batch files and you can do some pretty complex stuff!
R
by R####:
by R####:
The feature that caught my eye is being able to turn on my PC even though the PC is turned off. This will help when I have too remotely log in to my computer but I've forgotten to turn on my pc before I leave my house.
R
by R####:
by R####:
I'm in the process of getting a simple media center set up in my apartment, I have all the required remotes for my applications (VLC, Media Monkey, XBMC), but I always had to launch the applications before being able to use the remote. Having this app is amazing because not only can I launch the applications remotely over my WiFi, I can automate it using Llama in such a way that the applications are launched when I open up the remotes on my Nexus. Simply Incredible, I love it.
D
by D####:
by D####:
Life saver for our applications... Highly recomend this.
F
by F####:
by F####:
This app is simply awesome!
R
by R####:
by R####:
A must for any htpc. I had some slight set up issues and contacted the developer, I got an almost immediate response with the exact solution to my problem. Great to see the support is as good as the software!
V
by V####:
by V####:
Love the app. Does everything I need it to do with my Media Center PC. Cant believe more people are not using it. 5 stars from me!!!
U
by U####:
by U####:
I have this to launch apps and run scripts while watching movies or games. With a bit of work, you can launch apps while bypassing USC. WOL is a nice bonus also.
H
by H####:
by H####:
Does exactly what you need. Developer very helpful if you need some extra assistance!
R
by R####:
by R####:
I had a slight issue with file paths in Windows, dev responded to email within an hour and had the issue fixed a few minutes later. The app is powerful, simple and exactly what I needed to administrate my Home Theatre.
M
by M####:
by M####:
Fantastic app, and a very responsive developer.
by R####:
Getting a operation not permitted error on Android 7 refund please or help fix