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About Sofa
Sofa turns an Android or iOS device into a remote control for your computer. You install a small server on the desktop, then launch, quit, minimize and full-screen apps, use their menus, navigate lists and type text from the phone.
It comes with settings for apps and websites such as Music, Finder, Chrome, Safari, Firefox, VLC, mpv and IINA. It can also browse and open files, adjust volume and brightness, lock the screen or shut down. The server runs on macOS 10.13 or later and on Debian-based Linux with GNOME Shell.
Strengths
- Ready-made controls for media players and browsers
- File browsing and opening from the phone
- System controls for volume, brightness, lock and shutdown
Limitations
- No Windows server
- Linux server needs a Debian-based distro with GNOME Shell
- Controls the desktop rather than mirroring the screen
Details
- Pricing
- FreeThe desktop server is a direct download; mobile app pricing is not stated on the homepage.
- License
- Proprietary
- Developer
- Flavio Tordini
- Platforms
- macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Best suited for
- Controlling a Mac or Linux PC from the couch or during a presentation
- Categories
- Remote desktop
- Last verified
- Added
- Sources