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TouchDroid turns an Android device into a touchpad for controlling a laptop over a Wi-Fi connection.
About TouchDroid
TouchDroid is an Android app that controls a Windows computer over a local network. It emulates touchpad and keyboard input, with a touch area, left and right buttons, and a wheel in the Android interface.
Use requires the TouchServer app installed and running on the Windows PC, controlled from its desktop interface. The Android device and the PC must be on the same network.
Key features
- Emulate touchpad input on Windows PC via local network
- Emulate keyboard input on Windows PC
- Touch interface with touch area and left/right buttons
- On-screen wheel for controlling Windows computer
- Automatic connection to TouchServer on same network
- Start and stop server from Windows desktop GUI
Best for: People who want to operate a Windows PC from an Android device on the same local network.
Good for
- Open source under GPL-3.0 license
- Connects to the server automatically on the same network
- Older version available through the F-Droid repository
Watch out for
- Requires TouchServer installed and running on Windows PC
- Android device and PC must be on same network
- Server component supports Windows only
TouchDroid at a glance
- Category
- Mobile Apps › Android Apps
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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TouchDroid FAQ
What is needed to use TouchDroid?
Install the TouchDroid APK on Android, extract TouchServer.zip on the Windows PC, run UI.exe and press Start, then open TouchDroid.
Do the phone and computer need to be on the same network?
Yes, the mobile device and the server must be on the same network.
How do I start or stop the server?
Press Start from the desktop GUI to start and Stop to stop.
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