Remote Control
Take command of a device from anywhere in the world.
Remote Control puts you in the driver's seat, letting you act on a monitored device from wherever you are. Monitoring tells you what is happening; Remote Control lets you respond. When a phone is lost, a moment demands attention, or a situation calls for immediate action, this service turns insight into the power to do something about it — instantly and from any browser.
Lock and protect on demand
If a device is misplaced or falls into the wrong hands, you can lock its screen remotely in seconds, preventing anyone from accessing what is inside. This immediate response buys you time and keeps sensitive information out of reach while you decide on the next step, whether that is recovering the device or safeguarding its data.
Secure data wipe
When a device cannot be recovered, protecting the information it holds becomes the priority. Remote Control lets you erase data from afar, ensuring that personal messages, photos, contacts, and accounts do not fall into the wrong hands. It is the ultimate safeguard for privacy when a phone is truly lost or stolen.
Alarms and location assistance
Sometimes a device is closer than it seems — slipped under a cushion or left in another room. You can trigger a loud alarm remotely to help locate it quickly, even when it has been set to silent. Combined with location data, this makes recovering a misplaced phone a simple, stress-free task.
Remote screenshots
For an at-a-glance understanding of what is happening on a device, Remote Control can capture screenshots on demand. This gives you a direct, visual snapshot of the screen's current state, adding valuable context that logs alone cannot convey and helping you make sense of a situation in the moment.
Fast, reliable, and secure
Every remote command is delivered over an encrypted connection and executed promptly, so there is no waiting when time matters. Actions are available directly from your dashboard, requiring nothing more than an internet connection and your secure account login. The device's normal operation is preserved, and all communication remains protected.
Remote Control is built for responsible use on devices you own or are explicitly authorised to manage. By turning passive monitoring into decisive action, it gives parents, individuals, and organisations the confidence that they can protect a device — and everything on it — no matter where they happen to be.
Plans and availability
Every PhoneKeeper subscription is designed to grow with your needs. The service described here is available across our plans, with higher tiers unlocking longer data retention, more monitored devices, and more frequent updates. Individuals and families typically start with a single device and expand as required, while organisations rely on our Enterprise tier for unlimited devices and priority support.
Getting started takes only a few minutes. After creating your account, you install PhoneKeeper on the device you are authorised to monitor, complete a short guided setup, and everything begins syncing to your secure online dashboard. From there you can access this feature — and every other PhoneKeeper capability — from any browser, at any time. Our support team is available around the clock to help you make the most of it.