Splashtop Remote Desktop

by Splashtop Inc.

Product Details

• ASIN: B004O3YGMC
• Original Release Date: March 20, 2011
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 20, 2011
Rated: All Ages This app may include dynamic content. What's this?

All Ages

Based on information provided by the developer, the content of this application is appropriate for all users and contains no objectionable content or advertisements.




Guidance Suggested

Based on information provided by the developer, the content of this application is appropriate for most users. The app may include account creation, location detection, user generated content, advertisements, infrequent or mild references to violence, profanity, or crude themes, or other content not suitable for all ages.







Mature

Based on information provided by the developer, the content of this application is only appropriate for mature users. The app may include account creation, location detection, user generated content, advertisements, explicit references to or images of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, graphic violence, profanity, or crude humor, mild sexual and suggestive themes, nudity within medical, informational, or artistic contexts, simulated gambling, or other content only suitable for mature audiences.







Adult

Based on information provided by the developer, the content of this application is only appropriate for adults. The app may include account creation, location detection, user generated content, advertisements, explicit references to or images of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, graphic violence, profanity, or crude humor, sexual and suggestive themes, nudity, simulated gambling, or other content only suitable for adult audiences.



This application contains content that is downloading real-time, based on inputs from the user or developer. The maturity rating associated with this application pertains only to the static elements of the application and does not cover any dynamic information (e.g. websites, friend postings, tweets). Dynamic content is defined as any content that may change within the application. Content can include animations, video or audio.
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,953 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,367 Paid in Appstore for Android (See Top 100 Paid in Appstore for Android)
  • #37 in Appstore for Android > Utilities

Product Features

• Access your desktop via your Android phone
• Play games and watch videos
• Listen to your entire music library
• Enjoy full use of your software plug-ins
• Install easily and connect seamlessly with your home computer

Technical Details

• Size: 2.9MB
• Version: 1.6.6.4
• Developed By: Splashtop Inc.
• Application Permissions: (Help me understand what permissions mean)
  • Open network sockets
  • Access information about Wi-Fi networks
  • Access the list of accounts in the Accounts Service
  • Access information about networks
  • PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming
• Minimum Operating System: Android 2.2
• Approximate Download Time: Less than 30 seconds

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

364 of 388 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Wish it had encryption but still great for Kindle Fire December 13, 2011

By Thew

Amazon Verified Purchase

This app works great with the Kindle Fire and will not require any complex steps to get up and running for most people.

My only complaint is the lack of optional end-to-end encryption at the time of this review. This is one reason why Splashtop is so much faster than the competition. On Splashtop's official support forum, they also admit this was done on purpose to maximize performance. This is fine, but I think there should be optional encryption for those who won't mind slower performance in favor of a more secure connection on public wi-fi.

You do indeed need to create a security code for your computer and the Android app so it's not like your computer and your Android device is left wide open to be taken over, but the session can still be snooped on. The good news is that I read a forum post by a staff member on September 1, 2011, that additional security features are being planned. I will edit this review when those security features are released.

Another piece of good news is that encryption isn't really needed when you use this app to connect to your own computers on your own home network as long as your wi-fi is secured properly (preferably using at least WPA2). When using Splashtop on public wi-fi networks at restaurants, cafes, library, airport, etc, you are at a risk since there is no encryption like with some other remote desktop apps for Android. Honestly, most people are not going to bother snooping on your remote desktop session or even know how to do it, but the risk is still there if you happen to be on the same public network as someone savvy and crooked enough to do it.

So for now, I will only use this app on my own home network.... Until they update Splashtop with additional security features to make using it on public wi-fi more secure, I rate it 4 out of 5 stars. If you're only going to do things like remotely play games or watch movies, I wouldn't worry too much about the lack of encryption. It would probably just make the game or movie too slow anyway. If you're going to view your banking info or sensitive documents, then use some caution. The connection between the bank and your remote PC is secure, but the session between the remote PC and your Android device could possibly be seen by someone else on open public wi-fi. Probably won't happen to you, but possible.

Anyway, no regrets at all for buying this product! For those of you who are more curious about this topic, I recommend you visit their official forums and do a search for "encryption" or "secure." Thanks for reading. Read more ›

207 of 228 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the greatest App or Program Ever December 11, 2011

By Larry Ruckert

Amazon Verified Purchase

I have been working with computers since 1977. For the person who wants to remotely see and function with your home computer, this is priceless. It does everything you can do remotely, even a CTR-ALT-DEL. It's like you are sitting in front of it. It even uses any shortcut keys you have set up at home. You can play all of the music, pictures, videos you have on your home computer remotely. I create Microsoft Office documents remotely and file or mail them anywhere. I am an old guy of 70, but when I visit your grandchildren it's great to show them anything I have on my computer at home, even movies of their 1st birthdays. And the biggest feature is it works as an App or on any other computer you have. So when I want to do something involved I can use my laptop from anywhere I can get a WiFi signal, my family room, bathroom, car, Mickey D's or anyone you visit who has WiFi. Easy to install, but Splashtop support is unreal; it's the best I have ever had. I know I sound like I own the company, wish I did, these people know how to run a business.

125 of 147 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I just love this!!!! December 2, 2011

By M. Sherrill

Amazon Verified Purchase

I have been trying out so many different applications to sync my Kindle Fire to my desktop, and none really did all I wanted them to do, and some are costly once past the trial period. This application is a true GEM!!!!! Very easy to set up on the Kindle and the desktop. I went immediately to my desktop from the Kindle and it was like being on my desktop! There will be no need to sync two or three different programs now to get all I need. I use the Palm Desktop as I love having a calendar and contacts, memos, and tasks all in one place. I am very spoiled with the Palm desktop and was trying to find something to match it in syncing. With Splashtop - my whole computer is there!! Right now, I would give it a 10 if I could! Definitely a must have!!!!!!!

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Yay super quick help December 1, 2011

By Aekero

Amazon Verified Purchase

Alright, so on the Kindle fire, I couldn't figure out how to connect using the internet, connecting via lan was easy.

To connect to the internet, as they said, once you've opened the app (but not connected yet), click on the _kindle_ menu at the bottom, then click on the little page icon in that menu, that will get you to the internet discovery screen, then just sign in to gmail and you're done on the kindle side. Just sign in to gmail with the streamer on your pc side too and you'll see it now!

Easy to do, but was frustrating trying to find the settings because I didn't realize it was integrated into the kindle menu...

Anyways, thanks for the help guys, once you're in, this program is actually pretty amazing. Not flawless, but useful and it really gets your inner geek going to be doing it. :)

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome product for my Kindle Fire!!! November 28, 2011

By Tina Tsai

wow! full access to my PC everywhere I go with my Kindle Fire! now, Kindle Fire is not just an ebook, but full computer!! I can view photos, music, and video stored on my PCs from Kindle Fire... This is a must have app. Get it!

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Poor Security, Access to Your Data, Req. Add'll Acct (with personal info) to Work, No Linux Support, Poor Tech Support October 23, 2012

By Robert Reese TOP 500 REVIEWER

Amazon Verified Purchase

I've tried competing products, and all of them do a better job of protecting your data and your privacy. Splashtop Remote Desktop requires you to sign up on its website for an account AFTER you have PAID for the software! Otherwise, the software won't work. They require personal information, and after you do that they have complete, unfettered access to all of your documents, files, and information on your device. The EULA admits to harvesting information, so how can you possibly trust them? Additional signs that this company cannot be trusted is the fact that they refuse to use encryption on the connection. Therefore, if you use this on a public wifi, anyone can access your device. The risks aren't worth it, especially at the high price being asked.

Additionally problematic is the lack of Linux support. Strange, because Android IS Linux. Why isn't the "streamer" available for Linux? The company's website is almost derelict in support information, so, of course, Linux is mentioned nowhere on the site.

I don't know how they earned so many five-star ratings. I must assume it is from people who don't have a clue about the security and safety of their data and their information. My recommendation is to stay far away from this app, and if you already have it I recommend you remove it and find another alternative.