# Remote Phone Call Trial

> Work with your Android phone directly from your Windows PC

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/justPhone.remotePhoneTrial](https://chrome-stats.com/d/justPhone.remotePhoneTrial)

## Overview

- **ID:** `justPhone.remotePhoneTrial`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** justRemotePhone
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 181,310
- **Rating:** 3.20 / 5 (628 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.11
- **Last updated:** 2025-05-30
- **First published:** 2011-07-08
- **Publisher country:** AT
- **Size:** 5.73 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=justPhone.remotePhoneTrial)
- **Website:** [https://www.justremotephone.com](https://www.justremotephone.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.justremotephone.com/privacy-policy.html](https://www.justremotephone.com/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

Remote Phone Call Trial is a 15-day full-featured trial extension that transforms your Windows PC into a versatile remote dialer and SMS manager. It connects to your Android phone via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, enabling you to make and receive calls, read and compose SMS messages, and access your phone contacts all from your desktop.

Ideal with a Bluetooth headset, it lets you manage communication hands-free while your phone stays docked. The extension integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), allowing you to place calls or send texts directly from your documents or emails. Additional features include call logs, pop-up notifications for incoming calls and messages, audio controls, hotkeys for quick dialing, and an API for developers to embed remote control features into their own applications.

## Rankings

- #167,749 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CONTROL_INCALL_EXPERIENCE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_SMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS`
- `android.permission.SEND_SMS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `justPhone.remotePhone.SEND_INTERNAL_BROADCAST`

## Review summary

Reviews praise easy setup, reliability for paying users, and usefulness for call management. However, recurring problems include trial expiration and licensing issues, difficulties with purchases and downloads, and various cross-device/PC bugs (call controls, Bluetooth, Windows freezes) as well as some UI/UX shortcomings. Overall sentiment is mixed: high value for paying users but significant friction during onboarding and cross-device use.

### Pros

- Generally reliable performance for users who can get it running, with long-term paid users reporting stability.
- Easy to install and quick to set up.
- Paid versions and multi-device use are valued by users who rely on it for calls across devices.
- Overall positive sentiment and perceived usefulness for handling calls.

### Cons

- Trial period often expires or cannot be exited, causing repeated access problems.
- Payment and licensing issues, including trouble purchasing, premium download failures, or money deducted without access.
- Call controls sometimes fail (end/answer buttons not working).
- Cross-device/PC integration stability concerns (Windows freezes, Bluetooth quirks, misbehaving UI on desktop).
- UI/UX shortcomings (disorganized contacts, misplaced search, and other usability flaws).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/justPhone.remotePhoneTrial)