Screens 5: VNC Remote Desktop
Fast & Secure Computer Access
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Access your computers from anywhere.
Screens lets you remotely access your Mac, Windows PC, Linux PC or Raspberry Pi from your iPhone, iPad, Mac or Vision Pro. Whether you’re connecting to a remote workstation, a headless Mac mini, or helping friends and family, Screens delivers fast, secure and reliable remote desktop access wherever you are.
REMOTE ACCESS FROM ANYWHERE
Remote access is built right into Screens on Mac. For older Macs and Windows PCs, install Screens Connect to easily set up remote access over the internet. Need to connect to Linux or Raspberry Pi? Screens also integrates with Tailscale for secure, hassle-free connections.
FAST, SECURE REMOTE DESKTOP ACCESS
Screens is optimised for responsive remote control with support for:
• Curtain Mode for private remote sessions on Mac
• SSH connections and SSH keys
• Secure password storage and quick logins
• Observing or controlling remote computers
• Adaptive and Full display quality
BUILT FOR MODERN REMOTE WORKFLOWS
Use Screens to:
• Access remote Macs, PCs, Linux systems and Raspberry Pi devices
• Connect to headless Mac mini setups and remote workstations
• Monitor long-running tasks from anywhere
• Help friends, family or co-workers remotely
• Access your computers while travelling or away from home
DO MORE WITH SCREENS
Take advantage of powerful system features across iPhone and iPad:
• Connect using Siri, Shortcuts and Spotlight
• Quickly connect to saved computers from widgets
• Use external keyboards, mice and trackpads
• Use Apple Pencil on iPad
• Display your remote computer on an external display with AirPlay
POWERFUL FEATURES
• Multi-display support
• Clipboard sharing
• File transfer between iPhone, iPad or Vision Pro and Mac
• Customisable connection settings for individual computers
• Dictation support for remote text input
• Session selection on Mac
• iCloud synchronisation
• Full URL Schemes support
• Touch ID, Face ID, Apple Watch and password protection
COMPATIBILITY
• Connect from iPhone, iPad, Mac and Vision Pro
• Connect to Mac, Windows PC, Linux PC and Raspberry Pi
• Screens Connect is built into Screens for Mac on macOS 14.6 or later
• Standalone Screens Connect is available for Macs running macOS 10.13 or later and PCs running Windows 10 or later
• Clipboard sharing on Windows and Linux supports text only
• Sound transmission is not supported due to VNC protocol limitations
• Screens does not support connections to iPhone, iPad or Vision Pro devices
Screens gives you secure, reliable access to your computers anytime, anywhere.
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more To make this work you have to adjust loads of settings on your router. You may as well use mac os's build it screen sharing.
Developer Response Hi there!Thank you for your feedback. In rare cases, router configuration may be necessary due to compatibility issues. However, we recommend using Tailscale alongside Screens Connect in such situations, as it works effectively. If you need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us at screens@edovia.com. Have a wonderful day!
To make this work you have to adjust loads of settings on your router. You may as well use mac os's build it screen sharing.
Hi there!Thank you for your feedback. In rare cases, router configuration may be necessary due to compatibility issues. However, we recommend using Tailscale alongside Screens Connect in such situations, as it works effectively. If you need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us at screens@edovia.com. Have a wonderful day!
* Added support for iPhone Duo.
* Renamed the iPhone and iPad toolbars to Compact and Regular. Both toolbar styles are now available on iPad.
* The Compact toolbar now uses Liquid Glass in landscape mode on iPhone with iOS 26 or later.
* Fixed screenshots being identified as TIFF files instead of PNG files, and corrected their DPI information.
* Fixed local connection detection when using Tailscale with SSH enabled.
* Fixed an issue where the remote desktop did not fit properly on the iPad screen, requiring unnecessary scrolling.
* Various bug fixes and improvements.
5.9.4 6 days ago
* Added support for iPhone Duo.
* Renamed the iPhone and iPad toolbars to Compact and Regular. Both toolbar styles are now available on iPad.
* The Compact toolbar now uses Liquid Glass in landscape mode on iPhone with iOS 26 or later.
* Fixed screenshots being identified as TIFF files instead of PNG files, and corrected their DPI information.
* Fixed local connection detection when using Tailscale with SSH enabled.
* Various bug fixes and improvements.
5.9.3 11 Oct
Screens 5.9 is ready for iOS and iPadOS 27, with new ways to connect, improved controls and refinements throughout the app.
# Connect with Siri, Shortcuts and Spotlight
Launch saved connections using Siri, Shortcuts, Spotlight and other system features with the new "Connect to Computer with Screens" action.
# Quick Connect Widget
Connect to your computers directly from your Home Screen with the new Screens widget.
# Improved Drag Gestures
On-screen drag gestures are now faster and customisable, with a new three-finger gesture for middle-button dragging.
# Better Mouse and Trackpad Controls
You can now perform right-button drags with a mouse or trackpad, as well as middle-button drags with a mouse.
# Custom Grid Ordering
Arrange your connections exactly how you want them by dragging them around the grid.
# AirPlay Is Back
Stream your remote computer's display to a TV or other AirPlay-compatible display. Requires iOS or iPadOS 27.
# Per-Computer Settings
More connection settings can now be configured individually for each computer.
# Other Improvements
* Added Low (8-bit) colour depth for PC connections.
* Added folder support for links.
* Added a Touch-and-Hold Drag Delay setting and made dragging more responsive by default.
* Added tap-and-hold to Type User Password to skip pressing Return automatically.
* Improved connection progress to provide clearer feedback while connecting.
* Improved the grid layout on iPhone.
* Improved handling when Local Network access has been denied.
* Improved the drag indicator.
* Fixed an issue where Shared Clipboard could disable itself on iPad.
* Fixed a dead zone that could occur on iPhone in landscape orientation.
* Fixed numerous UI glitches and other issues throughout the app.
Screens 5.9 also includes many performance and reliability improvements for a faster, more polished experience.
5.9.2 16 Sept
Screens 5.9 is ready for iOS and iPadOS 27, with new ways to connect, improved controls and refinements throughout the app.
# Connect with Siri, Shortcuts and Spotlight
Launch saved connections using Siri, Shortcuts, Spotlight and other system features with the new "Connect to Computer with Screens" action.
# Quick Connect Widget
Connect to your computers right from your Home Screen with the new Screens widget.
# Improved Drag Gestures
On-screen drag gestures are now faster and customisable, with a new three-finger gesture for middle-button dragging.
# Better Mouse and Trackpad Controls
You can now perform right-button drags with a mouse or trackpad, as well as middle-button drags with a mouse.
# Custom Grid Ordering
Arrange your connections exactly how you want them by dragging them around the grid.
# AirPlay Is Back
Stream your remote computer's display to a TV or other AirPlay-compatible display. Requires iOS or iPadOS 27.
# Per-Computer Settings
More connection settings can now be configured individually for each computer.
# Other Improvements
* Added Low (8-bit) colour depth for PC connections.
* Added folder support for links.
* Fixed an issue where Shared Clipboard could disable itself on iPad.
* Improved connection progress to provide clearer feedback while connecting.
* Improved the grid layout on iPhone.
* Improved handling when Local Network access has been denied.
* Added a Touch-and-Hold Drag Delay setting and made dragging more responsive by default.
* Improved the drag indicator.
* Fixed a dead zone that could occur on iPhone in landscape orientation.
* Fixed numerous UI glitches and other issues throughout the app.
Screens 5.9 also includes many performance and reliability improvements for a faster, more polished experience.
5.9.1 14 Sept
Screens 5.9 is ready for iOS and iPadOS 27, with new ways to connect, improved controls and refinements throughout the app.
# Connect with Siri, Shortcuts and Spotlight
Launch saved connections using Siri, Shortcuts, Spotlight and other system features with the new “Connect to Computer with Screens” action.
# Quick Connect Widget
Connect to your computers directly from your Home Screen with the new Screens widget.
# Improved Drag Gestures
On-screen drag gestures are now faster and customisable, with a new three-finger gesture for middle-button dragging.
# Better Mouse and Trackpad Controls
You can now perform right-button drags with a mouse or trackpad, as well as middle-button drags with a mouse.
# Custom Grid Ordering
Arrange your connections exactly how you want them by dragging them around the grid.
# AirPlay Is Back
Stream your remote computer’s display to a TV or other AirPlay-compatible display. Requires iOS or iPadOS 27.
# Per-Computer Settings
More connection settings can now be configured individually for each computer.
# Other Improvements
* Added Low (8-bit) colour depth for PC connections.
* Added folder support for links.
* Fixed an issue where Shared Clipboard could disable itself on iPad.
* Improved connection progress to provide clearer feedback while connecting.
* Improved the grid layout on iPhone.
* Improved handling when Local Network access has been denied.
* Added a Touch-and-Hold Drag Delay setting and made dragging more responsive by default.
* Improved the drag indicator.
* Fixed a dead zone that could occur on iPhone in landscape orientation.
* Added a manual port mapping option.
* Improved the support form.
* Fixed numerous UI glitches and other issues throughout the app.
Screens 5.9 also includes many performance and reliability improvements for a faster, more polished experience.
5.9 13 Sept
Stability and performance improvements.
5.8.12 30 July
- Improved hardware keyboard detection and management
- Improved detection of interrupted connections for faster, more reliable reconnections
- The interactive toolbar now stays at the bottom of the screen when using the floating keyboard on iPad
- Fixed an issue where the selected folder in the Tailscale and Screens Connect sections wouldn’t be remembered
- Fixed an issue that could break symbolic links when uploading files
- Stability and performance improvements
5.8.10 3 July
- Improved connection indicators with faster, more accurate connection testing for Screens Connect and Tailscale
- Improved memory management
- Fixed an issue where toolbar modifier keys didn’t work properly with VoiceOver
- Fixed an issue that could prevent the app menu from opening on iPad when device language is set to Italian
- Fixed an issue where the authentication prompt could crash on unreleased iOS and iPadOS versions
- Stability and performance improvements
5.8.9 16 June
- Improved connectivity indicators with faster, more accurate connection testing for Screens Connect and Tailscale
- Improved memory management
- Fixed an issue where toolbar modifier keys didn’t work properly with VoiceOver
- Fixed an issue that could prevent the app menu from opening on iPad when the device language is set to Italian
- Stability and performance improvements
5.8.8 16 June
Sign in to your Screens Connect account using Apple or Google for faster setup and easier remote access *
Stability and performance improvements
* Requires Screens Connect 5.3 or later on your Mac or Windows PC
5.8.7 2 June
[New]
Dictation
Use your voice to type text on your remote computer. Speak commands, prompts, or any text, and Screens will type it for you.
You can show or hide Dictation in Settings > Controls > Toolbars.
Please note Dictation requires iOS 26 and iPadOS 26.
[Other Improvements]
* Arrow keys, Page Up, Page Down, Tab, and Return on the toolbar now support Key Repeat when enabled in the app settings
* Cursor speed can now be increased up to 2×
* Fixed an issue where the Delete key would not repeat when using the on-screen keyboard
* Improved Unicode handling for languages like Korean, Japanese, Chinese, and Polish
* Stability and performance improvements
5.8.6 4 May
- Clipboard sharing is now enabled by default
- Key repeat is back, with customisable delay and interval (see Settings > Controls > Hardware Keyboard)
- Hardware keyboard settings are now available on iPhone
- Added individual F-keys to the custom toolbar (see Settings > Controls > Toolbars)
- Added an option to enable or disable momentum scrolling when connecting to a Mac (see Connection Settings > Advanced)
- Improved error handling for authentication issues
- Fixed SSH usernames being rejected incorrectly
- Fixed credentials being cleared when connecting from a URL
- Fixed hardware keyboard modifier keys sometimes resetting unexpectedly
- Stability and performance improvements
5.8.5 13 Apr
- Improved URL handling
- Added support for the screens-ssh:// URL scheme (same as ssh://)
- Added Fn modifier key to the toolbar*
- Modifier keys (hardware keyboard and toolbar) now stay in sync and work together
- Screens can now show a default arrow cursor when the remote cursor is hidden (e.g. kiosk setups). See Connection Settings > Controls > Use Fallback Cursor
- Fixed an issue where hidden Tailscale devices wouldn’t disappear in some cases
- Fixed an issue where Ctrl+Shift+Key shortcuts weren’t read correctly when connecting to a PC using Unicode keyboard input mode
- Various bug fixes
* The Fn key isn’t available on hardware keyboards, as it’s reserved by iOS. For existing users, the Fn key isn’t added to the toolbar by default. You can add it in the app settings under Controls > Toolbars
5.8.4 30 Mar
- Smoother momentum scrolling when connected to a Mac
- Fixed an issue that could sometimes disconnect you when sending clipboard content to a Mac
- URLs now support guest and observe parameters (true or 1)
- More reliable sign-in and authentication handling
- Swipe-to-type now works on iPhone
- Fixed an issue where pinch-to-zoom could behave unexpectedly when using the Carousel toolbar
- Fixed an issue where the iPhone toolbar showed two Up arrows instead of a Down arrow
- General performance and stability improvements
5.8.3 11 Mar
- Smoother momentum scrolling when connected to a Mac
- Fixed an issue that could sometimes disconnect a Mac when sending clipboard content
- URLs now support guest and observe parameters (true or 1)
- More reliable sign-in and authentication handling
- Swipe-to-type is now supported on iPhone
- Fixed an issue where pinch-to-zoom could act unpredictably when using the Carousel toolbar
- General performance and stability improvements
5.8.2 5 Mar
- Better momentum scrolling when you’re connected to a Mac
- Fixed an issue that sometimes disconnected you when sending clipboard content to a Mac
- URLs now support guest and observe parameters (true or 1)
- More reliable sign-in and authentication handling
- Swipe-to-type now works on iPhone
- Performance and stability improvements
5.8.1 3 Mar
**Toolbar customisation**
You can now tailor the interactive toolbar to suit your workflow by adding or removing buttons. You’ll find this option in Settings > Controls > Toolbars.
**Auto backups**
Screens now automatically creates backups of your data when needed. You can restore them at any time from App Settings > General > Backups.
**Other improvements**
- Option to hide the Nearby badge on iPhone
- Support for the ssh-key parameter to specify a particular key when using connection URLs
- Option to disable File Transfers when connecting to a Mac (App Settings > Connection)
- Fixed an issue where the two-factor authentication code input could disappear
- Cursor mode now defaults to the mode set in the app’s settings when starting a new connection
- General performance and stability improvements
Questions, comments, or feedback? Reach out at screens@edovia.com — and thanks for your continued support!
5.8 12 Jan
Improved stability and performance.
5.7.10 12/12/2025
Stability and performance boosts.
5.7.9 24/11/2025
Stability and performance boosts.
5.7.8 21/11/2025
Stability and performance enhancements.
5.7.7 16/11/2025
- Resolved an issue where display rendering was occasionally blurry
- Changed “Organization” to “Tailnet ID” in Tailscale link sheet for consistency with updates
- Enhanced stability and performance
5.7.6 04/11/2025
Stability and performance enhancements.
5.7.5 03/11/2025
- Fixed tab view update issue on iPhone
- Resolved Apple Pencil drag issue
- Fixed "Type User Password" shortcut confirmation issue
- Enhanced stability and performance
5.7.4 19/10/2025
- Boosted file transfer speed and reliability
- Now supports .screen files import from Screens 4
- Overall performance and stability improvements
5.7.3 10/10/2025
* Added support for iPhone Duo.
* Renamed the iPhone and iPad toolbars to Compact and Regular. Both toolbar styles are now available on iPad.
* The Compact toolbar now uses Liquid Glass in landscape mode on iPhone with iOS 26 or later.
* Fixed screenshots being identified as TIFF files instead of PNG files, and corrected their DPI information.
* Fixed local connection detection when using Tailscale with SSH enabled.
* Fixed an issue where the remote desktop did not fit properly on the iPad screen, requiring unnecessary scrolling.
* Various bug fixes and improvements.
more Version 5.9.4 6 days ago
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