VR Remote Desktop

VR Remote Desktop$1.29

Rated 3.95/5 (19) —  Free Android application by Chai Software

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About VR Remote Desktop

VR Remote Desktop is a remote desktop client designed for Google Cardboard. Kids using the computer *and* the tablet? Use VR Remote Dsktop to control to your computer in virtual reality.

Features:

- Curved screen and magnifying glass options for better usability

- Control the mouse with your head and the trigger button, or enable Viewer Mode and use the keyboard and mouse connected to the computer.

- Activate the trigger button when focusing away from the screen to re-center the display.

- Camera Preview shows you a live feed of your surroundings.

- Connect and use a Bluetooth keyboard.

Please try the free version before you purchase! It is ad-supported but not limited in other ways. Feature suggestions are always welcome!

VR Remote Desktop is released under the GPL license, and the source code can be found on github:
https://github.com/svenhenrik/CardboardRemoteDesktop

NOTE 2015-03-27: Avast Antivirus currently reports "Suspicious file detected - APK:CloudRep [Susp]" when installing this application. It does the same when building from the source on github. I've reported a false positive to Avast.

VR Remote Desktop is based on the open source GPL licensed android-vnc-viewer project:
https://code.google.com/p/android-vnc-viewer/

How to Download / Install

Download and install VR Remote Desktop version 1.5 on your Android device!
Downloaded 500+ times, content rating: Everyone
Android package: se.chai.cardboardremotedesktop.pro, download VR Remote Desktop.apk

All Application Badges

Paid
app
Android
4.0.3+
For everyone
Android app

App History & Updates

What's Changed
App renamed to conform to Google policies.
Upgraded to Cardboard SDK 0.5.8.
More downloads  VR Remote Desktop reached 500 - 1 000 downloads
Version update VR Remote Desktop was updated to version 1.5
More downloads  VR Remote Desktop reached 100 - 500 downloads
Name changed  Name changed! Cardboard VNC now is known as VR Remote Desktop.

What are users saying about VR Remote Desktop

Z70%
by Z####:

Good: works and has a mode to make reading text easier Bad: you have to disable encryption, one screen only Ugly: keyboard must be plugged in at the host, not from your Android device.

Y70%
by Y####:

Crashes constantly on my Nexus 6P.

Z70%
by Z####:

This is a great app. A few feature requests: When you have a mouse / keyboard connected to the phone, the cursor is not in VR mode. CTRL + C doesn't seem to work. Right clicking with mouse isn't working. Would like to be able to adjust lens settings live in VR mode. Id like to be able to turn off the center target cursor all together and see my local mouse cursor instead. Thank you!

S70%
by S####:

It's the best of its kind for now, but vnc freaking sucks. Vnc for Windows has always been and always will be horribly slow. I searched the Web for hours and even ultravnc with the mirror driver installed was still awfully slow, and I have an extremely fast network. If u used a platform like splashtop or even team viewer, this app would be incredible, but vnc is dated and poorly put together. You should make your own server app like the above-mentioned apps to improve performance and watch this app take off

X70%
by X####:

This app is paving the way forward to make VR computing a reality. It's working well on Windows 10 using the free version of VNC Server with Google Cardboard V1 + Samsung Galaxy Note 4. That being said, this is not something that's practical to use (at least with Google Cardboard). I can't read the words on my monitors and it would be difficult to type without being able to see my keyboard. I did notice that the drift is pretty bad as well...but this is just the beginning. Here are some tips for other people that can't figure it out: 1. You need to set up VNC Server on your computer (there is a free version available). 2. It's easier to have your phone and your computer on the same network (or else you'll have to port forward, open firewall ports, VPN, ect).

P70%
by P####:

Seriously, this is quite possibly one of the coolest toys I've seen in awhile for Android. You have done an excellent job, I just wish that it was a bit faster for Video, but otherwise, this is probably the best 1.18 you will spend.

Z70%
by Z####:

Wish I could use a bluetooth keyboard with this...

Z70%
by Z####:

Other than that its almost perfect

K70%
by K####:

Fast response from developer on a minor glitch. App works fantastic! I hope it inspires other Cardboard devs to include a camera pass through option.

Z70%
by Z####:

For someone with ADHD, distraction is the root of all evil. This app combined with a great set of noise cancelling headphones provides an almost distraction free work environment I can create anywhere in the house and still use the full video editing power of my imac or pc to get my work done. This app has a huge potential for people like myself and many others once its perfected. I mightn't look cool with a cardboard box & giant headphones stuck to my face, but its my own little slice of quiet heaven.

Z70%
by Z####:

Think I bought this when you had less than 10 paid downloads- its exactly the idea I've been waiting for forever. If you have the time- rdp support would be huge- at the resolutions and hardware I run I find it much more performant (using xrdp). Thanks again for making this.

Z70%
by Z####:

Thanks for this. This is is a fun and useful way to apply this new tech. Please work on passing bluetooth mouse and keyboard strokes through to the host. For instance right or left clicking may minimize the application, and menu keys open local menus instead of the host's. Also I would like the option of using a bluetooth mouse to move the curser instead of aiming my head. Also can something be done about the screen drift? It's a common problem with VR, and is very dramatic in this app.

Z70%
by Z####:

Thanks for this. A few sugestions: Gear VR version, wrap around viewing, infinit real time vooming. Great for tasting intermediate vr interfaces.

G70%
by G####:

Using with chroot+vnc, manually setting distortion would be a cool feature?, as I don't have a QR on my cheap plastic 'cardboard'.


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