Most people these days use Android phones and/or tablets often out of
necessity rather than as a luxury or as fashion accessories. Android devices do
lift a heavy burden off your shoulder, especially for those who are on the go
and/or who multitask a lot.
Your Android lets you do multiple tasks on just a very small electronic
device — communicate with contacts, organize your contact lists, manage apps,
manipulate files, and more. Yet, managing your Android device can also easily
get in the way of productivity or efficiency. For example, you are working at
your desktop computer and you need to frequently pick up your phone or tablet
to reply to text messages.
Thankfully, there are solutions such as AirDroid, an app that can help you
with remotely managing your Android. In this guide, learn how to remotely
manage your Android from a Web browser through AirDroid.
What is AirDroid?
AirDroid lets you use and manage your Android device over the air, using
only a Web browser. It’s a wire-free solution for those who hate having to
switch between computer and phone/tablet frequently.
All that you need to be able to use AirDroid are the following:
- Android phone or tablet with AirDroid installed. You can get AirDroid for free from the Play Store.
- A desktop computer, notebook, or netbook with a standards-compliant Web browser (e.g., Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera). Unlike many other wireless solutions or remote managers for Android, AirDroid doesn’t need you to install additional companion software on your computer because you can access AirDroid directly from any Web browser. This also means that AirDroid works on all major desktop platforms — Linux, Mac, Windows.
- Wireless LAN. You’ll need your Android device to be connected to a local wireless network, at the very least. But, having an Internet connection is preferred if you want to enjoy more AirDroid features and options. AirDroid serves as a control center that accesses your data on your Android device and relays the data to your Web browser. Your Internet connection serves as the pathway between AirDroid and your computer.
Setting up and connecting remotely
Connectivity
is the heart and soul of AirDroid. Without the proper connection, you cannot
use AirDroid to remotely manage your device. Let’s first talk about how to
setup AirDroid.
