{"id":8809,"date":"2021-08-19T14:31:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-19T14:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/en\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=8809"},"modified":"2026-04-13T10:44:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T09:44:15","slug":"control-pc-with-iphone","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/en\/blog\/control-pc-with-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Control a PC with iPhone using RealVNC"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8809\" class=\"elementor elementor-8809\" data-elementor-post-type=\"blog\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4df0f379 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4df0f379\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2e0bce4\" data-id=\"2e0bce4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-694dc058 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"694dc058\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>This article applies to RealVNC Connect through version 7.<\/em><\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/en\/connect\/download\/viewer\/ios\/?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RealVNC Viewer iOS app<\/a> couldn\u2019t be easier to set up, and it will help you access your devices in a quick and easy way. The app is designed to provide seamless remote control and access to your PC&#8217;s files, applications, and resources. A secure connection is essential for accessing files and applications remotely. Here\u2019s how to set up\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/en\/connect\/?lai_vid=K9jBXn5XwHK5&amp;lai_sr=0-4&amp;lai_sl=l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RealVNC Connect<\/a>, so you can control your PC with your iPhone.<\/p><p>And that\u2019s just the start. RealVNC\u202fConnect fits into any industry, whether you\u2019re in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/en\/industry\/manufacturing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">manufacturing<\/a> keeping an eye on assembly lines, in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/en\/industry\/healthcare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">healthcare<\/a> pulling up patient scans, or in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/en\/industry\/secure-remote-access-in-education\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">education<\/a> accessing lab equipment remotely.<\/p><h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">RealVNC Viewer for iPhone download and setup<\/h2><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Martin sometimes uses RealVNC Viewer on his home PC to access his work computer, running RealVNC Server. That way, if he has an idea that he needs to add to his presentation after he\u2019s home, he won\u2019t lose it. However, this morning he has an even better idea, but he\u2019s away on a business trip, between two meetings.<\/p><p>Luckily, Martin has the RealVNC Viewer app installed on his iPhone. Therefore, he can make the change before his business partner arrives for their lunch. By the time he\u2019s in the office, his colleagues already have the new version of the presentation.<\/p><p>If you want to be like Martin and save precious time, RealVNC Viewer for iOS is the way to go.<\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-69313\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-olly-842991-1024x693.jpg\" alt=\"man with iphone working remotely\" width=\"1024\" height=\"693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-olly-842991-1024x693.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-olly-842991-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-olly-842991-768x520.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-olly-842991-1536x1040.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-olly-842991-2048x1387.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-olly-842991-scaled.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9ef34c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c9ef34c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step-by-Step Remote Access Setup on Your iPhone<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7074f9e3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7074f9e3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-376731a0\" data-id=\"376731a0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7668d910 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7668d910\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The first thing you\u2019ll need to do before getting started is to download the RealVNC Viewer iOS app. You can\u00a0do so straight from the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/vnc-viewer-remote-desktop\/id352019548\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">App Store<\/a> for free.<\/p><p>After downloading the app to your iOS device, log in to your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/manage.realvnc.com\/en\/?_ga=2.250395969.653150914.1648037205-553126768.1646070117&amp;lai_vid=K9jBXn5XwHK5&amp;lai_sr=0-4&amp;lai_sl=l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RealVNC account<\/a>.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-69327\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/VNC-Viewer-iOS-sign-in.jpg\" alt=\"VNC-Viewer-iOS-sign-in\" width=\"296\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/VNC-Viewer-iOS-sign-in.jpg 296w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/VNC-Viewer-iOS-sign-in-169x300.jpg 169w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\" \/><\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Once you&#8217;re logged in, all the computers in your account will show up on the screen. To start a remote desktop session, select the computer you want to control. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/en\/connect\/security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Secure connections<\/a> are established between your iPhone and the selected computer. Tapping one will enable you to control the PC with your iPhone.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-69332\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/VNC-Viewer-iOS-machines-list-1.jpg\" alt=\"VNC-Viewer-iOS-machines-list-1\" width=\"326\" height=\"476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/VNC-Viewer-iOS-machines-list-1.jpg 326w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/VNC-Viewer-iOS-machines-list-1-205x300.jpg 205w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6f36a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b6f36a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Start a Secure Remote Session<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0dcf2bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0dcf2bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Depending on the type of security you have set up, the app will ask you for credentials for secure access. RealVNC Connect has various types of authentication systems to ensure added protection. It could be, for example, your RealVNC password, depending on how you\u2019ve configured things. Entering your credentials will enable remote access to your computer from your mobile device.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7feca7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7feca7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Using the RealVNC Viewer iOS app<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-caf1f5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"caf1f5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">After authenticating, the RealVNC iOS app will connect to the remote computer, allowing you to control it from your iPhone. You can operate the remote PC as if you were using a mouse, including moving the cursor and clicking. Finger gestures allow you to move around the screen and confirm what you want to do.<\/p><p>Even better, the handy toolbar provides access to commands. During a remote session, you can access and manage files, open apps, and adjust settings on your remote pc. The app allows you to open, edit, and transfer files stored on the remote computer. You can use touch gestures to zoom in and out for precise control during your remote session. You can also tap the dedicated button to find out specific session information.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5b818c8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5b818c8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e37794e\" data-id=\"e37794e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21238d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"21238d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"637\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/VNC-Viewer-iOS-connected-tools-1.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8811\" alt=\"VNC Viewer iOS connected tools\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/VNC-Viewer-iOS-connected-tools-1.jpeg 637w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/VNC-Viewer-iOS-connected-tools-1-300x169.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 637px) 100vw, 637px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c2d2e1b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c2d2e1b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-13ee837\" data-id=\"13ee837\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a72c2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a72c2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">If you go back to the main menu (tap the button on the top right side to get to it), you will also be able to connect via Bonjour. The app supports multiple remote connections, making it easy to switch between different computers.<\/p><h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Your Desktop, at Your Fingertips<\/h2><p>RealVNC Viewer for iOS makes your desktop feel local, even when you\u2019re miles away. Access your Windows PC to transfer files, resolve issues, or update a spreadsheet with the familiar on\u2011screen keyboard and simple touch gestures. Just open the app, tap your machine, and you\u2019re in.<\/p><h2>Secure Remote Control, Anytime<\/h2><p>Every connection you make with RealVNC is protected by enterprise\u2011grade encryption, so your files and sessions stay private, whether you\u2019re on a trusted office network or a public hotspot. Automatic network adaptation ensures you get the best balance of speed and image fidelity, letting you work without interruptions. From urgent fixes to last\u2011minute edits, you can count on a smooth, secure experience every time.<\/p><p>Ready to take control with confidence? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/en\/connect\/download\/viewer\/ios\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download RealVNC Viewer for iOS<\/a> and experience truly secure remote access.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-666d5e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"666d5e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"473\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/app-store-473x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-69338\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/app-store-473x1024.png 473w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/app-store-139x300.png 139w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/app-store-768x1662.png 768w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/app-store-710x1536.png 710w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/app-store-946x2048.png 946w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/app-store.png 739w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VNC Viewer for iPhone makes it simple to control your Windows, Mac, or Linux machine straight from your iOS smartphone. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":8704,"template":"","blog_category":[273,263,255],"class_list":["post-8809","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","blog_category-features","blog_category-remote-working","blog_category-vnc-connect"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Control a PC with iPhone using RealVNC<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"VNC Viewer for iPhone makes it easy to control your Windows, Mac or Linux machine straight from your iOS smartphone. 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