How to control a Windows PC without internet
Whether your home internet is down, you are travelling without a router, or your PC is in an isolated offline environment, you can still control your computer completely from your phone.
Updated 27 August 2026 · Windows 10 and 11 · 100% offline local connection
Offline direct connection
Unlike cloud tools that fail when the internet is disconnected, PCDeck talks directly over local Wi-Fi or phone hotspot. Jump to setup steps or see how offline connections work below.
Why Cloud Remote Tools Fail Offline
Popular remote-control software like TeamViewer, AnyDesk, and Chrome Remote Desktop rely on central cloud servers to mediate connections. When your broadband goes down or you have no internet access, those tools refuse to connect — even if both devices are in the same room.
Connecting Offline: 2 Simple Methods
Method 1: Local Wi-Fi Router (No Internet Needed)
Your home Wi-Fi router connects local devices together even if the internet cable is unplugged. As long as your PC and phone are connected to the same Wi-Fi name, PCDeck finds the PC instantly across the local network.
Method 2: Phone Mobile Hotspot (No Router Needed)
If you are travelling or have no router at all, turn your phone into a wireless bridge:
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Turn on Mobile Hotspot on your phone
Go to Android Settings → Network → Mobile Hotspot. You do not need mobile data turned on.
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Connect your PC to the phone's hotspot
Open the Wi-Fi list on your Windows PC and connect to your phone's hotspot network.
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Launch PCDeck on PC and Phone
Open PCDeck.exe on Windows and the app on Android. Scan the QR code to connect. Trackpad, keyboard, screen streaming, audio, and file transfers work immediately with zero lag.
True Offline Independence with PCDeck
No internet connection, no user accounts, and zero cloud relays. Built to work anywhere your local network reaches.
Windows 10 / 11 · Android 5.0+ · 100% offline capable