Screens Connect is the easiest way to make a computer available for connections from outside its local network, but under certain circumstances, Screens Connect isn't a viable option. In such cases, it's still possible to connect to a computer from across the Internet. First, prepare your computer for remote access.
Screens Connect for Mac and Windows
Working in IT for 5 years, I’ve learned that desktop sharing/screen sharing software applications make life a lot easier for both the users and for the administrators. It’s not only a great way to supply technical support to users, but it’s also a fabulous way to share data and collaborate with others remotely quickly and easily. This is probably one of the fastest and easiest ways to share your screen and have users remotely connect to your PC – or remotely connect to anyone else’s PC. The free version of CrankWheel allows 25 free remote screen sharing sessions per month, which should be more than enough for general troubleshooting help with family and friends. ScreenConnect is a remote support software solution. With this tool you can quickly and securely access the remote computer screen of your customers.
Screens Connect is a free utility that lets you connect back to your Mac or Windows PC from anywhere in the world. Sound studio 4 9 53.
Download Screens Connect 4 (macOS 10.11 or later)
Screens Connect for Windows (Windows XP or later)
Legacy Download Links
Please note that these versions are no longer maintained or supported:
Screens Connect 3.6 (macOS 10.9 or 10.10)
Screens Connect 3.2 (macOS 10.8)
Screens Connect 2.2 (macOS 10.6.8 or 10.7)
FAQ
If you’ve got a question, the best place to start is by consulting the FAQ.
User Guide
Online and always up-to-date, the Screens Connect User Guide (Mac, Windows) is likely to have the answer you need.
In-App Support
If you encounter a bug or an issue during the configuration of Screens Connect, please send us a support request from the Support Request button when showed.
Note: It's best to send the request right after reproducing an issue as the request includes a diagnostics report.
You have a quick question about Screens Connect or you'd like to keep in touch? Follow @ScreensConnect on Twitter.
Email Support
If you’re still in need of some help, just drop us an email to [email protected] and we’ll help you out.
If you want to remotely access Windows PCs and Macs with multiple monitors, Splashtop is a great solution. With Splashtop, you have several options for viewing multiple monitors while you are controlling a remote computer.
- View one remote monitor at a time and switch between screens
- View multiple remote monitors on one screen (one-window)
- View multiple remote monitors on multiple local screens (multi-window / multi-to-multi monitor)
These features vary by product. Read on below for a list of which Splashtop solutions include each of these options.
Cross-platform viewing and remote control
With Splashtop, you can view and control remote computers cross platform, including viewing multiple monitors from one operating system on a local computer or device running another operating system.
- Control and view your Windows computer from Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and Chromebook*
- Control and view your Mac from Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and Chromebook*
*Chromebook support available in Splashtop Business Access, Remote Support and SOS. Not available for Personal edition.
Overview Videos
Watch this video to see multi-monitor remote access from Mac to Mac.
Here’s another video overview (the right computer remotely controlling and viewing the screens of the left computer).
Try it now with a free trial of Splashtop Business Access Pro, Remote Support Plus, or SOS.
How to switch monitors and view multiple monitors
Windows and Mac
When in a remote access session, you can switch monitors by clicking the “switch monitor” button in the toolbar at the top of your screen. The blue dot on the monitor icon will indicate the number of the monitor that you are viewing or a multi-monitor symbol in this example.
Screens 4 3 7 – Access Your Computer Remotely Controls
In the example below, the first two menu items let you select Monitor 1 or Monitor 2 from the remote system to view on your screen. (I don’t know why Lenovo and/or Windows gave my Monitor 2 laptop screen such a long name.) The blue dot on the monitor icon shows the number of the monitor that is being access or a multi-monitor indicator.
The third menu item lets you view all monitors from the remote computer on one local screen. This is also known as multi-to-one.
The final option lets you view each remote monitor in a separate window on your local computer and you can arrange those windows on multiple local monitors. This is also known as multi-to-multi.
iPhone and iPad
On iOS devices, including iPhone and iPad, there is a similar toolbar button available when the menu is activated at the bottom of your device screen. Selecting this button gives you
On an iPhone (below), you have the options to view one screen at a time or both remote screens at the same time on your phone screen.
Remote Access To My Computer
Android Phones and Tablets
The Splashtop Android apps offer the option to view one remote monitor at a time. The button highlighted below is used to switch to the next monitor.
Which Splashtop solution should I subscribe to if I want each option?
This table shows the multi-monitor capabilities available in each Splashtop solution.
Multi-monitor options with Splashtop
View one monitor at a time | View multiple monitors at the same time | |
Business Access Solo Remote Support Basic Personal | ✔ | |
Business Access Pro Remote Support Plus Remote Support Premium SOS | ✔ | ✔ |
Get started remotely accessing and controlling computers with multiple monitors
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- Splashtop Business Access Pro – great for business professionals and small teams
- Splashtop Remote Support Plus – great for IT professionals and MSPs
- Splashtop SOS Plus or Unlimited– great for support teams and help desks