RDPWatch Support

Remote Desktop for iPhone & Apple Watch

Getting started

1. Make sure Remote Desktop is enabled on the Windows PC you want to reach (Settings → System → Remote Desktop).
2. In RDPWatch on your iPhone, tap + and enter the PC's host name or IP address, username, and password. Tap Save.
3. Tap the connection, then Connect. The live desktop appears — pinch to zoom, drag to pan, tap to click, and use the keyboard bar for special keys.
4. Your connections automatically appear on your paired Apple Watch, where you can connect and control the same PC.

Frequently asked questions

The Apple Watch shows "Open RDPWatch on your iPhone."

The watch drives sessions that run on your iPhone. Keep the RDPWatch app open (foreground) on your iPhone, with both devices nearby and Bluetooth on, then start the session again from the watch.

I can't connect to my PC.

Confirm the PC has Remote Desktop turned on, that it's powered on and awake, and that your iPhone is on the same network (or reachable via your VPN/gateway). Double-check the username, domain, and password. Home editions of Windows do not include the Remote Desktop host.

Does it work over the internet?

RDPWatch connects to whatever address you provide. To reach a PC from outside its network you'll need a VPN or an RD Gateway/port-forward that you control — the same as any RDP client.

Where are my passwords stored?

Only in your device's Apple Keychain. They are never uploaded to us. See our Privacy Policy.

Can I hear the remote computer's audio on my watch?

Yes — turn on the Audio toggle for that connection. You can turn it off to save Bluetooth bandwidth for video.

The watch screen dims while I'm watching.

Apple Watch dims the display after a few seconds of no interaction; this is a system behavior. Tap the screen to keep it awake. We're actively working on a smoother always-on viewing experience.

Contact

For anything not covered here, email rdpwatch@jamesmorgan.ca and we'll get back to you.