--- title: HID controllers slug: zero/apps/controllers description: Learn how to remotely control presentations, emulate a keyboard, control media players on your computer, emulate a mouse, and more image: https://archbee-image-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/ap-j5jvtEtaKB5rLsiZUL_hidcontrollersremotes02.png docTags: createdAt: 2022-12-06T13:04:28.000Z --- ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3GUDYkC5JgUWgo6RW8piO-tFAgJ3Q_cDXhQEDy6t3yl-20241025-131718.png) The **Remote** app allows you to use your Flipper Zero as a Human Interface Device (HID) controller for interaction with your computer or phone. Your Flipper Zero can remotely control presentations, emulate a mouse or keyboard, control media players on your computer, and more. On this page, you’ll learn how to connect your Flipper Zero as a remote and see what types of remotes Flipper Zero can replace. *** # Pairing Flipper Zero as a remote You can pair your Flipper Zero with other devices via [Bluetooth Low Energy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluetooth_Low_Energy) (BLE) or a USB-C cable. ## Via Bluetooth To pair your Flipper Zero with your computer or phone via BLE: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Activate Bluetooth on your computer or phone. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Activate Bluetooth on your Flipper Zero: 1\) Go to **Main Menu** **-> Settings** **->** **Bluetooth**. 2\) Set **Bluetooth** to **ON**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem On your Flipper Zero, go to **Main Menu -> Apps -> Bluetooth -> Remote**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem On your computer, open Bluetooth settings and connect to **Control \[device name]**. *or* On your phone, open Bluetooth settings, connect to **Control \[device name]**, and tap **Pair**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem On your Flipper Zero, press %ok%**OK** to finish pairing. ::: :::: ### If pairing fails - Make sure you’ve turned on Bluetooth on your Flipper Zero. -> [How to turn on Bluetooth on Flipper Zero](https://docs.flipper.net/zero/basics/settings#eJsLP).**** - Check the Bluetooth connection on your computer or phone. - Reboot your Flipper Zero by pressing and holding the %left%**LEFT** and %back%**BACK** buttons for 5 seconds. - Disconnect Flipper Zero from other devices. -> [How to forget all paired devices on Flipper Zero](https://docs.flipper.net/zero/basics/settings#eJsLP). - Update Flipper Zero to the latest firmware version. It’s important to update your Flipper Zero regularly. -> [How to update the firmware on Flipper Zero](https://docs.flipper.net/zero/basics/firmware-update). ### If you want to unpair all connected devices - Go to **Main Menu -> Apps -> Bluetooth -> Remote** and select **Bluetooth Unpairing**. ![](https://app.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/29M7TjZSIvIBdG6kCCqfx-20251014-140058.jpg "Unpair all connected devices with the press of a button") ## Via a USB cable To pair, connect your Flipper Zero to your computer via a USB cable, then go to **Main Menu -> Apps -> USB -> Remote**. *** # Controlling presentations Run the **Keynote** app on your Flipper Zero to use it as a presentation clicker to navigate through your presentations. - Go to the next slide by pressing the %down%**DOWN**, %right%**RIGHT**, or %ok%**OK** button. - Go to the previous slide by pressing the %up%**UP** or %left%**LEFT** button. - Quit the slideshow mode by pressing the %back%**BACK** button. - Quit the app by pressing and holding the %back%**BACK** button. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/tkGXctIell-2EI264LyCR_monosnap-miro-2023-08-07-14-45-14.jpg "Navigate through presentations with your Flipper Zero") Alternatively, you can run the **Keynote Vertical** app to hold your Flipper Zero vertically while navigating through your presentations. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/lA9EFGShpLiJtH1Vp_pBM_monosnap-miro-2023-08-07-14-47-35.jpg "Make the use of your Flipper Zero as a presentation clicker even more convenient ") *** # Emulating a keyboard With the **Keyboard** app, you can emulate a keyboard and type text on your computer. - Type a character with your Flipper Zero by selecting it and pressing the %ok%**OK** button. - See additional symbols by selecting the ⬆ symbol and pressing the %ok%**OK** button. - Enter a shortcut by selecting and pressing a modifier key (Ctrl, Alt, or Cmd), then selecting and pressing the necessary key(s). - Quit the app by pressing and holding the %back%**BACK** button. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/A2XqnQaT8o8QHsnWmT21E_flipper-zero-new-keyboard.png "Type text on your computer with an emulated keyboard") *** # Controlling media players Run the **Media** app to control media players on your computer with your Flipper Zero. - Play or pause media files by pressing the %ok%**OK** button. - Go to the next or previous media file by pressing the %left%**LEFT** or %right%**RIGHT** button respectively. - Adjust volume with the %up%**UP** and %down%**DOWN** buttons. - Quit the app by pressing and holding the %back%**BACK** button. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/7lSxCh1n_rAXNpoGUYP2Y_monosnap-miro-2023-08-07-14-49-54.jpg "Use your Flipper Zero as a remote controller for your computer") *** # Taking photos and recording videos You can also use the **Media** app to connect your Flipper Zero as a camera remote control for your phone. - Shoot a photo or video on your phone by pressing the %up%**UP** or %down%**DOWN** button on your Flipper Zero. - Stop the video recording by pressing the %up%**UP** or %down%**DOWN** button once again. - Quit the app by pressing and holding the %back%**BACK** button. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/Rq5mWz7ZKpJrnr_mdzUzt_monosnap-miro-2023-08-07-14-52-24.jpg "Flipper Zero allows you to remotely shoot photos and videos with your phone") *** # Emulating a computer mouse Use the **Mouse** app to emulate a computer mouse. - Move the mouse cursor on your computer screen by pressing the %up%**UP**, %down%**DOWN**, %left%**LEFT**, and %right%**RIGHT** buttons. - Left-click by pressing the %ok%**OK** button. - Hold down the left mouse button by pressing the %ok%**OK** button and holding it for one second. - Right-click by pressing the %back%**BACK** button. - Quit the app by pressing and holding the %back%**BACK** button. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/SEQwT8AUfEFIU6V31WfhT_monosnap-miro-2023-08-07-14-53-33.jpg "Emulate a computer mouse with your Flipper Zero") *** # Controlling TikTok :::Iframe{iframeHeight="0" code="
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"} ::: You can even use your Flipper Zero to control TikTok on your phone or tablet with the **TikTok Controller** app. - Go to the next or previous video by pressing the %down%**DOWN** or %up%**UP** button respectively. - Like videos by pressing the %ok%**OK** button. - Adjust volume with the %left%**LEFT** and %right%**RIGHT** buttons. - Quit the app by pressing and holding the %back%**BACK** button. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3GUDYkC5JgUWgo6RW8piO-mez8Unv2IfydHhDWAs3lv-20250311-111721.jpg" darkSrc="https://archbee-image-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/3GUDYkC5JgUWgo6RW8piO-mez8Unv2IfydHhDWAs3lv-20250311-111721.jpg" size="96" width="1900" height="646" darkWidth="1900" darkHeight="646" position="center" caption="Remotely control TikTok on your phone with Flipper Zero" showCaption="true"} If the TikTok Controller app doesn’t work on your iPhone or iPad, try doing the following: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Go to **Settings -> Accessibility -> Touch -> AssistiveTouch**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enable **AssistiveTouch**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the **Pointer Devices** section, go to **Devices**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Go to **Bluetooth Devices** and select your Flipper Zero. ::: :::: *** # Keeping your computer from sleeping The **Mouse Jiggler **and **Mouse Clicker** apps can simulate the movement or clicking of your mouse to prevent your computer from going into sleep mode when you are away. ### Mouse Jiggler - Start or stop mouse jiggling by pressing the %ok%**OK** button. - Quit the app by pressing the %back%**BACK** button. ![](https://app.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/y2MCuO2ls5Y348PwWvagY-20251014-162005.jpg "Display the Active status on your computer even when you are away") ### Mouse Clicker Mouse Clicker is another app that prevents your computer from going into sleep mode or turning off. ![](https://app.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/B4iYVoW_Bc_t1yhAWANxO-20251014-161536.jpg "Mouse Clicker allows to keep your PC on") - Start or stop mouse clicking by pressing the %ok%**OK** button. - Set the number of clicks per second by using the %up%**UP **and %down%**DOWN **buttons. You can set up to 100 clicks per second. - Switch between left and right mouse clicks by pressing %left%**LEFT** and %right%**RIGHT** buttons. - Quit the app by holding the %back%**BACK** button.