If you want to remotely access Windows PCs and Macs with multiple monitors, Splashtop is a great solution. With Splashtop, you have several options for viewing multiple monitors while you are controlling a remote computer.
- Programs To Access Computers Remotely
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- Access Your Computer Remotely
Remote access from your iPad, iPhone, Android or Kindle device. Stay productive wherever you go using your preferred mobile device. Now work is just a tap away with precious mouse control, screen zoom and full keyboard access. With GoToMyPC mobile apps, you can connect over 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi networks. May 13, 2020 Enter the computer’s name or the IP address, but before you press the “Connect” button, click on the “Show Options” button. Now a new window opens up with a bunch of different options like General, Display, Local Resources, Experience, Advanced Click on the “Display” tab and tick the “Use all my monitors for the remote session”.
- View one remote monitor at a time and switch between screens
- View multiple remote monitors on one screen (one-window)
- View multiple remote monitors on multiple local screens (multi-window / multi-to-multi monitor)
These features vary by product. Read on below for a list of which Splashtop solutions include each of these options.
Cross-platform viewing and remote control
With Splashtop, you can view and control remote computers cross platform, including viewing multiple monitors from one operating system on a local computer or device running another operating system.
- Control and view your Windows computer from Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and Chromebook*
- Control and view your Mac from Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and Chromebook*
*Chromebook support available in Splashtop Business Access, Remote Support and SOS. Not available for Personal edition.
Overview Videos
Watch this video to see multi-monitor remote access from Mac to Mac.
Here’s another video overview (the right computer remotely controlling and viewing the screens of the left computer).
Try it now with a free trial of Splashtop Business Access Pro, Remote Support Plus, or SOS.
How to switch monitors and view multiple monitors
Windows and Mac
When in a remote access session, you can switch monitors by clicking the “switch monitor” button in the toolbar at the top of your screen. The blue dot on the monitor icon will indicate the number of the monitor that you are viewing or a multi-monitor symbol in this example.
In the example below, the first two menu items let you select Monitor 1 or Monitor 2 from the remote system to view on your screen. (I don’t know why Lenovo and/or Windows gave my Monitor 2 laptop screen such a long name.) The blue dot on the monitor icon shows the number of the monitor that is being access or a multi-monitor indicator.
The third menu item lets you view all monitors from the remote computer on one local screen. This is also known as multi-to-one.
The final option lets you view each remote monitor in a separate window on your local computer and you can arrange those windows on multiple local monitors. This is also known as multi-to-multi.
iPhone and iPad
On iOS devices, including iPhone and iPad, there is a similar toolbar button available when the menu is activated at the bottom of your device screen. Selecting this button gives you
On an iPhone (below), you have the options to view one screen at a time or both remote screens at the same time on your phone screen.
Android Phones and Tablets
The Splashtop Android apps offer the option to view one remote monitor at a time. The button highlighted below is used to switch to the next monitor.
Which Splashtop solution should I subscribe to if I want each option?
This table shows the multi-monitor capabilities available in each Splashtop solution.
Multi-monitor options with Splashtop
View one monitor at a time | View multiple monitors at the same time | |
Business Access Solo Remote Support Basic Personal | ✔ | |
Business Access Pro Remote Support Plus Remote Support Premium SOS | ✔ | ✔ |
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- Splashtop Business Access Pro – great for business professionals and small teams
- Splashtop Remote Support Plus – great for IT professionals and MSPs
- Splashtop SOS Plus or Unlimited– great for support teams and help desks
Learning has never been so easy!
Remote Desktop Connection to another machine is a default option in all newer Microsoft OS's. To enable RDP across multiple monitors is only a feature supported by Win7 Enterprise or Win7 Ultimate. With the steps below, you'll be able to modify the RDP connection to span the window across multiple monitors.
6 Steps total
Step 1: Accessing RDP
Search via Start Menu to bring up the RDP window and click 'show options'.
Step 2: Configuring RDP
Click on the 'Display' tab
Check the box 'Use all my monitors for the remote session'
Click on the 'General' tab and save the configuration to your desktop
Check the box 'Use all my monitors for the remote session'
Click on the 'General' tab and save the configuration to your desktop
Step 3: Equalize all monitor resolutions
The 'span' process will ONLY work if the multiple monitors that you are using to access the remote PC have the same resolution settings.
Access your monitor resolution window, then modify the monitors so they have the EXACT same resolution.
Access your monitor resolution window, then modify the monitors so they have the EXACT same resolution.
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Step 4: Modify the RDP script
Right-click the RDP icon that you previously saved to your desktop
Select 'open with.' and open the file with notepad
At the bottom of the displayed code type:
span monitors:i:1
Select 'open with.' and open the file with notepad
At the bottom of the displayed code type:
span monitors:i:1
Save the script changes Contexts 3 3 1 – fast window switcher panel.
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Step 5: One last change..
Once you have saved the script changes, right-click the RDP desktop icon again and select 'open with..'
Then select 'choose default program'
Select RDP
Then select 'choose default program'
Select RDP
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Step 6: You're good to go!
Now you should be able to launch RDP from the icon that you saved to your desktop and abracadabra!
Your single RDP window now spans multiple monitors!
Your single RDP window now spans multiple monitors!
The URL listed below will only give you the command you enter to modify the script - not the entire process laid out here.
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References
- Remote Desktop: /span across multiple monitors