How to control Google Slides from your phone
Google Slides doesn't ship a proper presentation remote: the mobile app needs you to present from the phone itself, and Q&A alone won't advance your slides. With Slidect, any phone becomes a full remote for a deck displayed on any computer — free, in the browser.
The problem with presenting Google Slides
To advance slides, you're either stuck at the keyboard, or you present from the Slides mobile app — which means casting from your phone and losing the big-screen setup. There's no official standalone remote that pairs your phone with a deck running on a computer.
Step 1 — Download your Slides as a PDF
In Google Slides: File → Download → PDF document (.pdf). Every slide becomes a page.
Note: PDF export freezes animations and transitions — each slide shows its final state. If your deck relies on step-by-step reveals, split those into separate slides first.
Step 2 — Upload to Slidect and connect your phone
Open Slidect on the computer that will display the slides, create a session, and upload the PDF. Scan the QR code with your phone — it instantly becomes the remote. No Google account needed, nothing to install.
What you get on top of a basic remote
- Virtual laser pointer and zoom, visible on the big screen
- Synchronized timer to keep your talk on schedule
- Blackout mode and a grid overview of all slides
- Live audience reactions and Q&A with upvotes
Frequently asked questions
Do animations and transitions survive?
No — the PDF export shows each slide's final state. Split progressive reveals into separate slides before exporting.
Do I need Chromecast or a smart display?
No. Any computer with a browser displays the slides; your phone controls them over the internet.
Does the audience need a Google account?
No. They join with a 6-digit code or QR code, no account of any kind.