PocketPad — Use Your Phone as a Gamepad, Keyboard, Mouse, TV Remote & Slide Controller
PocketPad turns your Android phone into a wireless game controller, PC keyboard and mouse, TV remote, media remote, and presentation slide controller. Connect via Bluetooth HID with no install on the host, or use Wi‑Fi with the free PocketPad Companion on Windows for the lowest latency and multiplayer.
Use Your Phone As
- Wireless Gamepad / Game Controller — Xbox-style and PlayStation-style layouts with analog sticks, triggers, D-pad, and ABXY buttons
- PC Remote Keyboard & Mouse — Full touchpad, WASD keys, typing, and keyboard shortcuts
- TV Remote Control — Volume, playback, and D-pad navigation for Smart TVs and Android TV
- Media Remote — Control YouTube, Netflix, VLC, and other media apps
- Presentation / Slide Controller — Swipe-to-navigate for PowerPoint, Google Slides, and Canva
- Remote Mouse & Trackpad — Large touchpad surface with gestures and scrolling
Key Features
- Bluetooth HID — no app or driver needed on the host device
- Very low latency over Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi
- Works with PC, Mac, Linux, Android, Smart TVs
- Customizable button layouts and controller skins
- Tilt-to-steer for racing games
- Multiple phones for couch multiplayer
- Free to download
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I use my phone as a gamepad or game controller?
Install PocketPad on your Android phone. It turns your phone into a wireless gamepad with full Xbox-style and PlayStation-style layouts. Connect via Bluetooth HID (no app needed on your PC/Mac/TV) or via Wi‑Fi with the free PocketPad Companion on Windows for lowest latency.
How do I use my phone as a remote keyboard and mouse for my PC?
PocketPad includes a Universal layout with a full touchpad for mouse control and a typing panel for keyboard input. Connect your phone to your PC via Bluetooth HID or Wi‑Fi and your phone becomes a wireless keyboard and mouse.
Can I use my phone as a TV remote control?
Yes. PocketPad has a Media Remote layout with volume, playback, and D-pad navigation that works like a smart TV remote. Pair via Bluetooth HID and control Netflix, YouTube, VLC, or any media app.
How can I use my phone as a presentation or slides controller?
PocketPad includes a Slide Controller layout for PowerPoint, Google Slides, and Canva. Swipe to advance slides, with buttons for fullscreen, black/white screen, and more. No install needed on the presenter's computer.
Does PocketPad work without installing anything on my PC?
Yes. Bluetooth HID requires zero software on the host. Just pair and connect. Optionally install the free PocketPad Companion on Windows for even lower latency.
What is the best app to use phone as a wireless game controller?
PocketPad is an all-in-one solution with very low latency, customizable layouts, tilt-to-steer, multiplayer support, and it doubles as keyboard/mouse, TV remote, media remote, and slide controller — all in one free app.
Can multiple phones connect as controllers at the same time?
Yes. Multiple phones connect to the same Windows PC via Wi‑Fi using PocketPad Companion. Each phone appears as a separate Xbox controller for couch co-op gaming.
How to connect
Step-by-step Bluetooth & Wi‑Fi guide — pair instantly with no PC install, or use Companion on Windows for multiplayer.
Browse all FAQs (connection, Steam, Mac/Linux, privacy, troubleshooting).
Free online gamepad tester
Test your gamepad online in your browser — free and instant, with no install and no upload. Connect any USB or Bluetooth controller (Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, generic HID, or a PocketPad phone over Bluetooth HID / Wi‑Fi + Companion) and check every button, stick, trigger, and D‑pad live. Unlike Windows' built-in test dialog, it lists every connected gamepad at once.
Download
You do not need to download the Windows companion to use the app. Bluetooth works by instantly connecting without setup. Companion provides a better interface for switching between Universal (mouse and keyboard) and Gamepad modes.
Download PocketPad Companion for Windows (optional)