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PPTControl is a remote control app for presentations. It lets you control PowerPoint, Keynote, and Google Slides from a phone or tablet over Bluetooth or the local network, and from Apple Watch through the paired iPhone.

PPTControl has two parts: the mobile app on your phone or tablet, and PPTControl Desktop on the Windows PC or Mac that runs the presentation.

You need the PPTControl app on your phone, tablet, or Apple Watch, and PPTControl Desktop on the computer that runs the presentation.

1. Install and open PPTControl Desktop on your Windows PC or Mac.

2. Grant the required permissions on the computer.

3. Enable Bluetooth on both devices, or connect them to the same Wi-Fi network or your phone's hotspot.

4. Open PPTControl on your phone or tablet.

5. Select your computer for Bluetooth, or scan the QR code shown in PPTControl Desktop for a network connection. Accept the connection request on the computer.

Keep PPTControl Desktop open while presenting.

Install the mobile app from the App Store or Google Play.

Install PPTControl Desktop on the computer from the Mac App Store or Microsoft Store.

You can also use the download links on pptcontrol.app or open the desktop download from inside the PPTControl mobile app.

PPTControl is made for controlling a presentation on a Windows PC or Mac from a phone, tablet, or Apple Watch.

The Mac version requires macOS 13.0 or later. Both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs are supported. The Windows version requires Windows 10 or later. Both Windows 10 and Windows 11 are supported on x64 and ARM.

For Bluetooth connections on Windows, the adapter must support Bluetooth Low Energy peripheral/server/advertising mode. If it does not, you can connect over the local network using Wi-Fi or your phone's hotspot.

The iPhone and iPad app requires iOS/iPadOS 15.0 or later, and the Apple Watch app requires watchOS 7.0 or later.

Not at the moment. The desktop app is for Windows and macOS.

iPadOS does not allow apps to control the system and other presentation apps in the same way a desktop computer can. Chromebook and Linux are not currently supported.

For simple slide control, no desktop helper app would be required. However, advanced features like speaker notes, slide information, and deeper integration with PowerPoint or Keynote need a desktop app that can read data from the presentation software and send it to your phone.

No. In many cases, normal Bluetooth pairing can actually cause connection problems.

If you already paired the phone and computer in the system Bluetooth settings, remove that pairing on both devices, restart both devices, and connect again only through PPTControl.

PPTControl connects directly between your devices over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or the local network. For Bluetooth, enable it on both devices and select your computer in the mobile app.

For a network connection, use the same Wi-Fi network or connect the computer to your phone's hotspot. Open the QR scanner in PPTControl on your phone or tablet and scan the pairing code shown in PPTControl Desktop. This works on iPhone, iPad, and Android.

If your camera app opens the pairing page in a browser, tap "Open PPTControl". Accept the connection request on the computer and keep PPTControl Desktop open while presenting.

Basic slide control works over Bluetooth without shared Wi-Fi. Slide images require a local network connection. Presentation control does not require internet access, and your slides and notes stay on your devices.

On your phone or tablet, allow Bluetooth or nearby-device access for Bluetooth connections, local-network access when prompted, and camera access when using the in-app QR scanner.

On macOS, grant PPTControl Desktop Automation and Accessibility permissions for presentation and mouse control, and allow Bluetooth or local-network access when prompted. You can manage these in System Settings > Privacy & Security.

On Windows, allow PPTControl Desktop through the firewall for local-network connections, and enable Bluetooth if you use it. If your organization uses antivirus or endpoint security software, it may also need to allow PPTControl Desktop to send simulated keyboard or mouse input.

Check these points first:

1. PPTControl Desktop is installed and open on the computer.

2. For Bluetooth, the feature is enabled on both devices and they are not paired through the normal Bluetooth settings.

3. PPTControl Desktop is allowed to receive new requests.

4. For QR pairing, both devices share the same Wi-Fi network or phone hotspot, and the computer's firewall allows PPTControl Desktop.

5. Both apps are updated to the latest available version.

6. Both devices have been restarted once.

On Mac, also make sure the required permissions are granted. For Bluetooth on Windows, check whether the adapter supports Bluetooth Low Energy peripheral/server mode. If Bluetooth discovery does not work, try QR pairing over the local network.

Check PPTControl Desktop for a connection request and accept it. Make sure new requests are allowed.

For Bluetooth, remove any pairing made in the normal Bluetooth settings, restart both devices, and connect again through PPTControl.

For Wi-Fi or hotspot pairing, check that both devices are on the same local network, allow PPTControl Desktop through the computer's firewall, and scan the current QR code again.

It means the Windows computer or Bluetooth adapter does not support the mode needed for PPTControl's Bluetooth connection.

Normal Bluetooth can still work for headphones, keyboards, or file transfer even when this specific Low Energy peripheral/server role is missing. PPTControl needs that role so your phone can connect to the computer through Bluetooth Low Energy.

On Windows, open Device Manager, select the Bluetooth adapter, open Properties, go to Details, and look for "Bluetooth radio supports Low Energy Peripheral Role". If the value is false or unavailable, that computer or adapter is not compatible with the current Bluetooth connection method.

You can still connect over the local network: use the same Wi-Fi network or your phone's hotspot, then scan the pairing QR code shown in PPTControl Desktop.

No. The Bluetooth version number alone is not enough.

For Windows, the adapter and its driver must support Bluetooth Low Energy peripheral/server/advertising mode. Many dongles work as normal Bluetooth clients but do not reliably support the mode PPTControl needs.

iOS and Android can change the Bluetooth address of a device for privacy reasons. When that happens, the computer may see the same phone as a new device.

Keep "Allow new requests" enabled in PPTControl Desktop if you often need to reconnect or if your phone is detected as a new device.

Usually it means PPTControl Desktop did not accept the request from the phone.

Open PPTControl Desktop and enable "Allow new requests". Try connecting again and accept the request on the computer. If it still fails, restart both apps and retry your Bluetooth or network connection.

Restart the phone and computer, update both apps, and open PPTControl Desktop before opening the mobile app.

For Bluetooth, enable it on both devices and remove any pairing made in the normal Bluetooth settings. For Wi-Fi or hotspot pairing, check the shared network and scan the current QR code again.

If you changed presentation apps, networks, or Bluetooth adapters, updated Windows/macOS, or installed security software, include that detail when contacting support.

For Bluetooth, stay close to the computer. Walls, furniture, and your body can weaken the signal. If needed, toggle Bluetooth off and on again and reconnect through PPTControl.

For a local-network connection, keep both devices on the same Wi-Fi network or hotspot and check the signal strength. If either device changes networks, scan the current pairing QR code again.

If dropouts continue, restart both devices and try the other connection method. You can also test another phone or computer to help isolate the cause.

This usually points to a computer-side difference. Common causes are Bluetooth hardware or drivers, local-network restrictions, firewall settings, macOS permissions, or company security software.

If possible, test the same phone with another computer. That helps separate phone-side issues from computer-side issues.

Check these points:

1. The correct profile or presentation app is selected in PPTControl Desktop.

2. The presentation app is open on the computer.

3. The slideshow window is active.

4. PowerPoint, Keynote, or Google Slides is in the foreground when using keyboard-style controls.

5. Antivirus or company security software is not blocking simulated input.

PPTControl sends commands to the computer. If another app, such as OBS, is in the foreground, the presentation app may not receive those commands.

PPTControl is focused on Microsoft PowerPoint, Apple Keynote, and Google Slides.

Basic slide controls work best with the supported desktop workflows. Advanced features depend on the presentation app and platform. At the moment, Google Slides speaker notes are not supported.

Yes. PPTControl controls the presentation software on your computer, so it can be used while the computer is connected to a built-in screen, external monitor, TV, or projector.

The important part is that the presentation app is running on the computer and receives the commands from PPTControl Desktop.

Not currently. PPTControl is designed for desktop presentation apps.

PowerPoint web would require a different integration and could require sending presentation data through server logic, which PPTControl avoids.

PPTControl can control Google Slides for basic presentation actions where supported.

At the moment, Google Slides speaker notes are not supported.

If you bought Pro only to view Google Slides notes, use the refund flow from the store where you purchased Pro.

Not officially at the moment. Some basic keyboard controls may work in some apps, but PPTControl is built around PowerPoint, Keynote, and Google Slides.

Speaker notes, laser pointer behavior, and app-specific integrations should not be expected to work in unsupported presentation tools.

Not currently. The "Switch slides via volume buttons" setting lets you use the phone volume buttons to move through slides. It does not control the computer's audio volume.

Open the PPTControl app, go to Settings, and enable "Switch slides via volume buttons". Then connect to the computer and start the presentation.

With Pro, PPTControl can use the phone as a touch area for moving the computer cursor. In presentation mode, open the pointer or mouse control view and drag in the touch area to move the cursor.

On macOS, mouse control requires Accessibility permission for PPTControl Desktop. On Windows, security software can sometimes block simulated mouse input.

On Mac, PPTControl Desktop appears in the menu bar. Look for the PPTControl icon at the top of the screen after launching the app.

On Windows, PPTControl Desktop appears in the system tray. Look for the PPTControl icon in the taskbar notification area after launching the app.

Yes, with Pro, speaker notes are available for supported PowerPoint and Keynote presentations.

Open the presentation on the computer, connect PPTControl, and tap the notes icon in the mobile app. Make sure the presentation actually contains notes and that both PPTControl apps are updated.

Check these points:

1. Pro is unlocked in the mobile app.

2. You are using PowerPoint or Keynote, not Google Slides, LibreOffice, PowerPoint web, or another unsupported app.

3. The presentation is open on the computer before you connect.

4. The presentation contains speaker notes.

5. PPTControl Desktop has the required permissions.

6. Both the mobile app and desktop app are updated.

If notes still do not appear, contact support and include your computer system, presentation app, PPTControl app versions, and whether the slide controls work.

This is currently a Windows-only issue. Click-based PowerPoint animations can make notes move too early because each click is treated like a slide step. A fix will be rolled out in the next days.

If this happens on Mac, make sure PPTControl Desktop is updated to the latest version.

In the meantime, you can use these workarounds on Windows:

1. Create a separate slide for each animation step and use PowerPoint's Morph transition.

2. Disable automatic note switching and move notes manually.

Yes. With PPTControl Pro, you can view slide previews and jump directly to a slide in supported PowerPoint and Keynote presentations on iPhone, iPad, and Android phones and tablets.

Start the slideshow on the computer, then open slide previews in the mobile app. Tap a preview to jump to that slide.

Slide images require a local network connection, using the same Wi-Fi network or your phone's hotspot. Slide images are not available over Bluetooth alone. Google Slides previews are not supported.

No. At the moment, Google Slides speaker notes are not supported.

Speaker notes are only available for supported PowerPoint and Keynote presentations.

The Apple Watch app works through the iPhone. Keep the iPhone connected to the presentation computer, then use the watch for quick slide controls.

This relay through the iPhone is required because of Apple Watch connection restrictions.

Watch commands travel through the iPhone before reaching the computer. That extra step can add a short delay, especially when the watch display wakes up or the connection has to be refreshed.

The Apple Watch app is mainly for quick controls. Use the iPhone or iPad to read speaker notes.

Recent versions can keep notes on the phone in sync when switching slides from the watch, but the watch itself is not intended as the main notes display.

On supported Apple Watch models and watchOS versions, PPTControl supports switching slides with the double tap gesture. If it feels delayed, that is usually because the command is relayed through the iPhone.

Check that the Apple Watch is paired with the iPhone, that watchOS is supported, and that PPTControl is installed for the watch in the iPhone Watch app.

Not currently. PPTControl supports Apple Watch, but Android smartwatches are not supported at the moment.

Open PPTControl on your phone or tablet, go to Settings, then open "Pro version & tips".

Buy the Pro version there. Tips are only a way to support development and do not unlock Pro features.

The exact current feature list is shown in the app before purchase. Common Pro features include speaker notes and slide previews for supported PowerPoint and Keynote presentations, plus advanced presentation controls such as pointer/mouse/laser features and presentation-page customization.

Yes. Pro belongs to the mobile app store account, not to one computer. You can connect to different Windows or Mac computers that have PPTControl Desktop installed, as long as the connection works on that computer.

Install PPTControl, sign in with the same App Store or Google Play account that bought Pro, then use the restore button in the app.

If restore keeps loading, restart the phone and try again. If it still fails, contact support and include whether you purchased through the App Store or Google Play and what error appears.

Normally no. Purchases are handled by Apple and Google, and PPTControl does not use its own account backend for payment data.

If you switch stores, the normal restore flow cannot see purchases from the other store.

Restart the phone, confirm you are signed in to the correct App Store or Google Play account, and make sure that account can make purchases in your region.

If the purchase still fails, take a screenshot of the store error and contact support. Store payment problems are usually controlled by Apple or Google, not directly by PPTControl.

Refunds are handled by the store where you bought Pro.

For App Store purchases, use Apple's refund flow.

For Google Play purchases, use Google's refund flow.

Usually no. Apple and Google handle most purchases, payment processing, and refunds.

If your case is unusual, contact support with the store you used, the problem you had, and any relevant order information. Do not send full payment-card details.

No. PPTControl is designed to work locally between your devices. The desktop app receives commands from the phone, tablet, or watch and communicates with the local presentation app.

PPTControl avoids server-based presentation handling because the developer respects your privacy :).

Include the details that make the problem reproducible:

1. Phone/tablet/watch model and operating system.

2. Computer model and operating system.

3. PPTControl mobile app version.

4. PPTControl Desktop version.

5. Presentation app, such as PowerPoint, Keynote, or Google Slides.

6. Whether the computer appears in the mobile app.

7. Whether the connection succeeds and whether you use Bluetooth or Wi-Fi/hotspot.

8. Whether slide buttons work.

9. Any exact error message or screenshot.

If the issue is about speaker notes, also mention whether the presentation contains notes, whether it is PowerPoint or Keynote, and whether animations are used.

Restart both devices, update both PPTControl apps, and keep PPTControl Desktop open on the computer.

For Bluetooth, remove any pairing made in the normal Bluetooth settings and reconnect through PPTControl. On Windows, check whether the adapter supports Bluetooth Low Energy peripheral/server mode.

For Wi-Fi or hotspot pairing, check that both devices share the same local network, allow PPTControl Desktop through the computer's firewall, and scan the current QR code again. For Mac control issues, confirm that the required permissions are granted.