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What is RealVNC Connect?
RealVNC® Connect is a secure remote access solution from RealVNC. It can be used to connect to a remote device anywhere in the world to view its desktop in real-time and take control as though sitting in front of it.
Categories & Use Cases
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Screenshot of the Device List in the Connect v8 desktop app
Top Performing Features
Screen sharing
Allows participants to share their computer screens with others in the meeting, enabling collaborative work and presentations.
Category average: 9.3
Over-the-Internet remote session
Establish secure remote connection with computers outside the network firewall.
Category average: 9.4
Initiate remote control from mobile
Mobile application for remote controlling computers from mobile device (iOS, Android)
Category average: 7.6
Areas for Improvement
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers
Remote access and troubleshooting of out-of-band computers.
Category average: 5.5
Annotations
Ability to markup and highlight end user’s screen to provide visual clues or to highlight areas.
Category average: 6.6
Remote management of servers & workstations
Server reboot, start/stop services & processes, clear logs, manage disks, shares, etc. without having to initiate remote control.
Category average: 8.4
RealVNC Connect: Real unified session control
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Every OS seems to have their own (free) solution for remote access. The problem begins when you have a mixed environment OS wise and want to use just one tool to access any OS.
Next to that you often get an idea or high priority message when you left work. RealVNC Connect is software that does multiple OS's and has a mobile client next to a desktop client.
This makes the tool a good fit for our needs.
Next to that you often get an idea or high priority message when you left work. RealVNC Connect is software that does multiple OS's and has a mobile client next to a desktop client.
This makes the tool a good fit for our needs.
Pros
- Multiple OS support
- Mobile and desktop client
- On-demand assist option
Cons
- Remote vendor access: support other clients for connecting.
- Improved marketing efforts towards vendors as valid alternative for teamviewer
- Cost can be high for what it does
Return on Investment
- Faster call response due to mobile client ease of use.
- One workflow proces for multiple OS's
- Higher cost as a OS native solution
Usability
Alternatives Considered
TeamViewer
Other Software Used
Microsoft 365, TeamViewer, Microsoft Windows
VNC Connect is all you need when you are on the beach
Pros
- I can check for documents scanned by employees
- I can perform computer updates when not in the office
- Local programs are easy to use
Cons
- File transfer between computers is still difficult.
- New computer set up is a little difficult.
Most Important Features
- ease of use
- ipad app
- easy connections with your computer
Return on Investment
- Vacation is where it's at. I can be away from the office and work at my leisure.
- The $50 a year investment pays for itself in a few hours.
- Remote working and being able to approve contracts means $$$.
Other Software Used
QuickBooks Desktop Premier, Slack, Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365)
Great teaching tool!
Pros
- Multi-platform support
- Easy to use
- Inexpensive. Free for personal use.
Cons
- No drag and drop transfer between viewer app and remote desktop
- Need server version to be installed on the remote device
- No sending one-time invitation emails from the remote machine
Most Important Features
- Inexpensive
- Ease of use
- Supports Linux
Return on Investment
- Decreased cost of remote training
Alternatives Considered
TeamViewer
Other Software Used
Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365), Jira Service Management (Jira Service Desk)
Best Solution for Remote Access of your computer!
Pros
- Remote Work from Computer
- Always be able to connect as long as the computer is on even if it is in the login screen
- Mobile viewing of the computer
- Printing from the main computer to another device in the remote area you are at.
Cons
- Sometimes when printing an invoice it would look semi correct but the letters would be incorrect and sometimes symbols
- Sometimes there is lag but it is probably more on the internet and service I have
Most Important Features
- Remote access to computer
- Remote printing
- Mobile computer access
Return on Investment
- Great way to pull up important things in meeting
- Was able to make a change earlier than expected for a client at my parent's home and the customer was very happy.
Awesome product for remote connectivity
Pros
- Very easy to connect
- Graphics very smooth during connectivity
Cons
- Nothing that I can think of. Very pleased about using it.
Most Important Features
- Easy to connect
- Fast connection
- Fast graphics connectivity
Return on Investment
- Helps me run my business remotely.
- Cost effective
