How to Control PowerPoint from Android?

While giving a presentation during a meeting, have you ever felt the need to control PowerPoint from an Android device? PowerPoint is a strong tool that gives your presentation an attractive visual outlook that gains your audience's attention. But if we will control PowerPoint from the phone during a live presentation, it will make our life much easier. Just imagine that your fancy pointer is not working one day during a special meeting, and the keyboard is inaccessible to you. In such situations, if your mobile phone can become a remote device to control your presentation, then it will save your day. Some easy-to-use ways will help to control PowerPoint from a smartphone.

• Part 1. Microsoft’s Office Remote
• Part 2. PPT Remote
• Part 3. Remote for PowerPoint Keynote
• Part 4: Use Dr.Fone to Control PowerPoint from Android

Part 1. Microsoft’s Office Remote

If you want to control PowerPoint from an Android device, Microsoft's Office Remote is the best app. It will make your phone a remote that will control your PowerPoint presentation. With this app, there is no fear of standing in one place as you can move freely during a presentation. You must have Microsoft Office (MO) 2013 to use this app, as it is not compatible with earlier versions. It is also only compatible with Windows Phone OS 8 or Android phone 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich.

Here is a list of features of this app that will tell what you can do from your android device to control PowerPoint.

• You can start a PowerPoint presentation.
• You can move to the next slides.
• Control the laser pointer with the touch of your finger.
• You can easily view the slide number and presentation timer.
• You can see speaker notes too.
• You can even move to word files and Excel sheets too.

If you want to control PowerPoint from Android, follow the simple steps given below.

• Step 1. Download the MO 2013 having Office Remote installed already.
• Step 2. Turn on Bluetooth on your computer and pair your phone with it.
• Step 3. On your Android device, install the Office Remote for Android.
• Step 4. Then go to the PowerPoint presentation you want to control from android.
• Step 5. Click on “Office Remote” and turn it on.
• Step 6. Go to your desktop and open the presentation.
• Step 7. Run Office Remote from your Android phone.
• Step 8. Now, you can present a presentation by controlling it from the phone.

Part 2. PPT Remote

PPT remote is another easy-to-use app that will help you to control PowerPoint from Android. It will convert your Android device to a remote. This app is compatible with Mac and Windows. Follow the simple instructions to enjoy the features of this app.

• Step 1. Download the app from PPT remote.com for your computer and Android phone.
• Step 2. Install and launch the app.
• Step 3. Select the IP of your Wi-Fi in the app interface on the computer.
• Step 4. Make sure that both devices are on the same network.
• Step 5. Open the app on the phone; it will automatically detect your PC.
• Step 6. Your computer and phone are connected now.
• Step 7. You can control your presentation simply through your phone by using app arrows.
• Step 8. You can tap on arrows to move to the next or previous slide.
• Step 9. To move the pointer, you can use the touch of a finger on the mobile.

Note: This app can also work for iOS.

You May Also Like:

How to Fix PowerPoint Files That Won't Open?

How to Fix Corrupted PowerPoint Files [for Mobile Devices & Computers]?