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Mirror your phone to PC and use it as a customizable gamepad, touchpad, and keyboard

Mirror your phone to PC and use it as a customizable gamepad, touchpad, and keyboard

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Program license Trial version

Developer iToolab

Version 7.2.0

Works under Windows

Also available for Mac

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(1 votes)

Developer

iToolab

Works under

Windows

Program license

Trial version

Version

7.2.0

Also available for

Pros

  • Turns your Android phone into a multi-purpose controller, including keyboard, touchpad, and gamepad roles
  • Mirrors the mobile screen on a PC monitor for easier viewing of photos, videos, and general screen content
  • Game-oriented layouts that you can customize to match your preferred control setup
  • Low-latency streaming keeps gameplay feeling responsive on both phone and PC screens
  • Continues to use phone sensors such as gyroscope and G-sensor for motion-based controls in shooters and racing games
  • Touchpad mode and typewriter-style keyboard let the phone handle basic PC control, including restart and shutdown
  • Companion PC application enables access to phone files and multimedia from the desktop

Cons

  • Feature set is centered on gaming, screen mirroring, and simple PC control, so it targets a specific group of use cases
  • Relies on a separate PC-side program for data and media handling, so both components must work together
  • Designed for scenarios where an Android device and a Windows PC are used in tandem, which may not suit users who work mainly on a single device

iToolab UnlockGo Android for Windows turns your Android phone into a flexible control center for your computer, mirroring your mobile screen on a larger display and letting the phone act as a keyboard, touchpad, and game controller. It suits gamers who enjoy playing on a PC while keeping familiar mobile controls, as well as users who frequently share phone content or manage a connected PC from their handset.

Screen mirroring and content sharing on your PC

At its core, iToolab UnlockGo Android is about putting your phone’s display on your desktop monitor. You can project your mobile screen to your PC to show photos, play videos, or simply mirror whatever is happening on the device so others can see it more comfortably.

A companion program on the computer handles file access and media transmission between phone and PC. Through this bridge, the software lets you reach your mobile files from the desktop environment, which helps when you want to display or manage your photos, clips, and other stored items while still using the larger screen.

Gaming-focused controls with custom layouts

The tool is clearly built with games in mind. Once your phone is connected, iToolab UnlockGo Android lets you use the handset as a controller for PC gameplay. It can act as a virtual keyboard, a touchpad, a gamepad, and more, so you are not limited to a single control style.

The app offers specialized control layouts for games, and these layouts can be adjusted to suit how you like to play. That customization helps you align the on-screen buttons and controls with your habits, making it feel closer to a dedicated controller while still using your phone.

Low-latency streaming for responsive play

For gaming, timing matters. The software aims to keep delay very low so that the image on your PC monitor keeps up with what happens on the phone. The streaming is described as low-latency, with gameplay running in real time on both screens, so inputs on your phone line up closely with what you see on the computer.

This responsiveness adds confidence when you press a button or move on the touchscreen, since what you see on the PC follows your actions promptly. That is especially helpful in fast action games, where sluggish video casting would quickly become frustrating.

Keeping mobile sensors active for natural controls

One standout strength is how iToolab UnlockGo Android continues to use your phone’s built-in sensors even while outputting the picture to a PC screen. In first-person shooters, the handset’s gyroscope can assist with aiming. In racing titles, the G-sensor still reacts to tilting the phone for steering, even though the main image appears on the monitor.

By preserving these motion controls, the software lets you enjoy a large-screen view without losing familiar mobile-style input. Players who like to tilt, rotate, or subtly move the phone to control the game keep that experience, rather than being forced into only button presses.

Use your phone as a touchpad and keyboard

Outside pure entertainment, iToolab UnlockGo Android can step in as a simple replacement for some desktop peripherals. A dedicated Touchpad mode lets the handset behave like a laptop-style trackpad, so you can move the pointer and interact with your PC through the phone’s surface.

There is also a typewriter-style layout that turns the device into a virtual keyboard. With these input modes, the app can be used to type, navigate, and even restart or shut down the connected PC from your phone. That gives you basic remote-control options when you want to manage the computer without being seated in front of it.

A versatile all-in-one controller

Taken together, the mirroring, gaming controls, sensor support, and PC input modes give iToolab UnlockGo Android a broad, controller-focused feature set. It is designed for people who move often between playing, working, and sharing content, and want their phone to tie those activities together with a single tool.

Rather than focusing on one narrow task, it brings several related functions into one package: streaming your phone display, using the handset as a controller, sharing media, and handling basic PC commands. If those are the kinds of things you do frequently with your Android device and Windows PC, this app lines up well with that workflow.

Pros

  • Turns your Android phone into a multi-purpose controller, including keyboard, touchpad, and gamepad roles
  • Mirrors the mobile screen on a PC monitor for easier viewing of photos, videos, and general screen content
  • Game-oriented layouts that you can customize to match your preferred control setup
  • Low-latency streaming keeps gameplay feeling responsive on both phone and PC screens
  • Continues to use phone sensors such as gyroscope and G-sensor for motion-based controls in shooters and racing games
  • Touchpad mode and typewriter-style keyboard let the phone handle basic PC control, including restart and shutdown
  • Companion PC application enables access to phone files and multimedia from the desktop

Cons

  • Feature set is centered on gaming, screen mirroring, and simple PC control, so it targets a specific group of use cases
  • Relies on a separate PC-side program for data and media handling, so both components must work together
  • Designed for scenarios where an Android device and a Windows PC are used in tandem, which may not suit users who work mainly on a single device