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Experience USB Remote by InputStick, an Android utility that converts a phone or tablet into a wireless USB keyboard and mouse. The app pairs with the InputStick wireless USB receiver to control desktops, media devices, and consoles without host-side software. It includes macros, presentation remote mode, voice dictation, clipboard typing, and Tasker integration. IT professionals, presenters, HTPC users, and accessibility-minded people gain remote hardware-level input where network solutions are impractical.

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The receiver is recognized as a generic USB HID keyboard and mouse by the host, so no host drivers or companion software are required. The host needs a USB-A port or an appropriate adapter and basic HID support. The app relies on the receiver to inject keystrokes and pointer events, which means the host treats input as if it came from a physical keyboard and mouse.

How the tool presents itself to the host system

How it handles security and offline scenarios

The developer implements Bluetooth encryption for the link between Android and the receiver, and the workflow does not require a Wi-Fi connection. These choices reduce the network attack surface compared with network-based remotes. Users note integration with password managers like KeePass2Android for secure credential entry, which aligns with use in locked or restricted environments.

What setup and system requirements are needed

The app requires Android 4.4 or newer and the InputStickUtility background service to run on the phone. The host must accept generic USB HID devices. Advanced automation features expose more configuration steps: enabling the service, authorizing clipboard or voice input, and pairing the receiver using a USB adapter when necessary.

Which automation and control options advanced users get

Advanced control includes a macro recorder for complex action sequences, Tasker plugin support for external automation, and direct typing from the Android clipboard, SMS, or QR codes. Pointer emulation provides three buttons and a scroll wheel, while dedicated numeric and media remote modes simplify entry for presentations and HTPC tasks.

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  • Pros

    • Acts as a standard USB HID device, no host drivers required
    • Bluetooth encryption reduces exposure compared with Wi‑Fi remotes
    • Macro recorder and Tasker plugin enable complex automation
    • Dictation and clipboard typing send text in real time
  • Cons

    • Requires the InputStick receiver hardware to function
    • Needs the InputStickUtility background service on Android

Bottom Line

USB Remote is a practical choice for hardware-level remote input

USB Remote is a practical option for IT administrators and presenters who need keyboard and mouse input without host-side software, and for HTPC or accessibility scenarios that demand hardware-level access. Its main caveat is that it requires the InputStick receiver and the InputStickUtility service on Android, which adds a hardware dependency. The tool performs reliably where direct USB HID input is required.


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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
1.93
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Android
Additional Requirements
Requires Android 2.3 and up
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Developer’s Description

Turns your device into wireless USB keyboard and mouse.

Turns your device into wireless USB keyboard and mouse.

***Requires InputStick USB receiver and free InputStickUtility app (does NOT work over USB cable!)***.

Works with any USB host (which supports generic USB HID keyboard and mouse) More info: http://inputstick.com

USB Remote functionality:

- keyboard (use your soft keyboard or custom keyboard screen)

- mouse/touchscreen (3 buttons, scroll wheel)

- presentation remote

- macros (record actions in real time or use built-in editor)

- group macros into customizable panels for easy access and single click execution

- dictation (use voice recognition built in your soft keyboard, text can by typed on PC in real-time)

- voice commands: execute pre-defined actions while dictating

- numerical keyboard

- media remote (playback, volume)

- type from clipboard, text files, SMS and email messages

- scan & type QR codes and bar-codes

- home screen widget shortcuts for most used actions

- works as "Tasker" plugin

For more visit: http://inputstick.com/usbremote

About InputStick receiver:

InputStick acts as a proxy between your Android device and PC (or any other USB host): data received from USB Remote (or any other compatible app) is sent to USB host as keyboard and mouse actions. It pretends to be a generic USB keyboard and mouse device, so there is no need to install any software or custom drivers on the PC as it will see no difference between InputStick and generic USB keyboard.

InputStick is easy to use: just plug it into USB port and after a few seconds it is ready to go. In most cases there is no need to configure anything.

InputStick can be used in situations when software-only solutions will not work: working with BIOS, in recovery mode, or when PC has no network access or software installation is not allowed by system administrator.

Currently supported keyboard layouts: Belgian (FR/NL), Canadian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (UK/US/international/Dvorak), Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (BR/PT), Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Swiss (FR/DE)


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