Once you set it up, though, you can control your Android's screen from your computer, or even turn on a virtual screen so you can launch applications while your phone is off.

Below, we'll show you how to wirelessly control your Android device from a Windows PC using the built-in Miracast support or Microsoft's Phone Link app.

Virtoo lets you wirelessly control your Android phone over Bluetooth & Wi-Fi. It lets you make calls, read messages & use any mobile application on your PC.

AirDroid This is probably the granddaddy of Android mirroring and control. It might very well be credited for starting the whole "view your phone in your browser" trend.

How to Remote Control Android from PC Just as you can control your PC from an Android device, Avica also lets you access and manage your Android phone/tablet directly from your Windows computer.

Learn how to control your Android phone right from your PC. Catch up on messages, share screens, and more with a little software boost.

These are the best apps to control your Android device from a PC. Use Android on a computer to play games, send texts and more.

As well as being a great way of controlling the media on your PC for playback on a big screen TV, you can also use Gmote to stream media from your PC to your phone or tablet. Here's how to install ...