# Remote for MPC

> A simple and minimalistic remote for Media Player Classic.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.andreformosa.playerremote](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.andreformosa.playerremote)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.andreformosa.playerremote`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Andrè Formosa
- **Category:** VIDEO\_PLAYERS
- **Downloads:** 31,134
- **Rating:** 4.44 / 5 (379 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.5
- **Last updated:** 2018-07-11
- **First published:** 2017-02-10
- **Publisher country:** NL
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.andreformosa.playerremote)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://remoteformpc.github.io](https://remoteformpc.github.io/)

## Description

**Remote for MPC** is a minimalistic and straightforward remote control extension that enables you to operate Media Player Classic from your phone seamlessly. Designed with simplicity in mind, it offers all essential media player controls, a built-in file browser to search and play files on the host computer, and supports automatic discovery of computers running MPC on the same network.

Notable features include an ad-free experience, intuitive user interface, notification controls, and special functionality such as pausing or muting playback during calls. Setup involves enabling the web interface on MPC and connecting your phone to the same network, making remote control effortless and efficient. Please note that this is an unofficial app designed to enhance your MPC viewing experience.

## Rankings

- #365,672 — Overall

## Review summary

Remote for MPC is praised for its simplicity, reliability, and essential media control features without ads or complications. Users appreciate the lightweight design and ease of setup. However, recurring issues include lack of network drive access, poor seek bar functionality without time info, occasional non-working controls, inconvenient button layout, and limited connection options. Several users request additional features like audio track switching and subtitle toggling for a more complete remote experience.

### Pros

- Simple and minimalistic design making it user-friendly and easy to use.
- Reliable connection with instant or quick connectivity to MPC-HC.
- Includes all essential controls like play, pause, skip, and volume adjustment without ads.
- Lightweight and functional, with customizable jump forward/reverse increments and physical key support.
- No ads and no complicated setup process, appreciated by users.

### Cons

- Lack of support for network drives which makes the app less useful for some users.
- Seek bar does not display time information, making it difficult to navigate to a specific point in the video.
- Controls like seek and file info do not always work properly for some users.
- Buttons sometimes too close or positioned inconveniently, leading to mis-taps; desire for customizable layout or larger icons.
- Requires static IP address and cannot use NetBIOS names, limiting connection options.
- Absence of features like audio track changer and Subtitle on/off toggle requested by multiple users.

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