Getting Started with Screenshot Remote

This guide walks you through the first setup and everyday workflow for taking screenshots on your PC and Mac using your phones and tablets with Screenshot Remote.

1. Install Screenshot Remote on Your Devices

  1. Install Screenshot Remote on every device you want to use.
  2. Use the correct version for each platform: Android phone or tablet, iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Windows PC.
  3. Connect the devices to the same local network. In most homes and offices, this means the same Wi-Fi router or wired LAN.
  4. Keep Screenshot Remote open, or allow it to run in the background where your operating system supports it, so other paired devices can reach it.

2. Allow Local Network Access

Screenshot Remote uses your local network to find nearby devices and securely communicate between them. If your phone, tablet, or computer asks for permission to access devices on the local network, allow it.

If a device does not appear, check that both devices are on the same network, guest Wi-Fi is not isolating clients, and VPN or firewall software is not blocking local connections.

3. Pair Your Devices

  1. Open Screenshot Remote on both devices.
  2. Go to the Devices tab and look for the device you want to trust.
  3. Send a pairing request from one device.
  4. Approve the request on the receiving device.
  5. After pairing, you can start capturing screenshots from the remote devices.

Pair only devices you own and trust. You can rename, reorder, hide, edit, or remove paired devices from the Devices tab.

4. How Remote Screen Capture Works

When you pair your devices, you can use your phone or tablet to send capture commands to your PC or Mac. The remote computer will take a screenshot and send it back to your mobile device's Gallery.

Note: Screen capture is only available on PC and Mac. On Android and iOS, you can only trigger and receive screenshots from remote computers due to operating system restrictions.

5. Capture a Screenshot

  1. Open Screenshot Remote on your mobile device (or another PC/Mac).
  2. Go to the Capture tab.
  3. Select the paired PC or Mac you want to capture from.
  4. Choose whether to capture the full screen or a specific window (and select the monitor if applicable).
  5. Tap the capture button to take the screenshot.

6. Manage Screenshots in the Gallery

When a screenshot is captured, it appears in the Gallery tab.

You can open, edit, crop, save, share, or delete the captured screenshots directly from the Gallery. The Gallery not only stores screenshots but also offers editing tools and sharing options, streamlining the process from capture to utilization.

7. Control Access with Device Permissions

Screenshot Remote is designed mainly for your own trusted devices. You should pair only with devices you own and trust, as paired devices can capture your screen.

Use explicit device permissions to ensure captures are limited to people you intentionally allow.

8. Manage Trusted Devices

The Devices tab is where you keep your trusted device list organized. You can rename devices to make them easier to recognize, reorder the list, edit permissions, hide devices from capture targets, or delete old pairings.

If a device does not appear automatically, check network access first. Then verify that Screenshot Remote is running on the other device and that both devices are connected to the same local network.

9. Privacy and Security

For the safest experience, use Screenshot Remote only on networks you trust, remove pairings for devices you no longer own, and keep your operating systems and apps up to date.

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