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My name is Jerome Laban, I am a Software developer and .NET enthustiast from Montréal, QC. You will find my blog on this site, where I'm adding my thoughts on current events, or the things I'm working on, such as the Bluetooth Remote Control Software.

This is home page of Bluetooth Remote Control for Windows Mobile, a Remote Control software using Native Bluetooth Transport without ActiveSync.


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With this software, you will be able to control remotely your desktop mouse and keyboard, applications like Winamp, iTunes, the Windows Mixer, the Windows Media Player, PowerPoint, Media Player Classic, PowerDVD and the Vista's Media Center. You'll also be able to pause your favorite music software when the phone rings, then play it back when you hang up. You'll also be able to extend the application to add your own application.


Here is what you need to use this software :

  • An installation of the Windows XP Service Pack 2

  • A Bluetooth enabled Windows Mobile Device (like the Orange E200/QTEK 8080, the C500, C550, C600, M3000/HTC Wizard/TyTN, Motorola Q9, and probably any Windows Mobile 5 and 6 device)

  • A Bluetooth radio on your laptop/desktop supported natively by Windows XP (which is detected by the Windows XP Control Panel), or that is supported by the Broadcomm Stack (Formerly Widcomm).

    Note that BlueSoleil and Samsung stacks are not supported for now.

  • The .NET Framework 2.0.


The Mobile Client is installed automaticaly via ActiveSync. Also note that your Windows Mobile Device will ask you twice on the first start about software modules that are not known, just answer yes. (This is for the main executable and a satellite native DLL)


Since version 0.9.0: The mobile device can be used to send key strokes to any active application. It is also now possible to add custom applications, in case you want to control your own.

Since version 0.8.1: The Desktop Mouse can be controlled remotely from the mobile device, on a touch screen device. Just point and tap on the device's screen.

Since version 0.8.0: iTunes has been added, phone events like ringing or hangup are now bindable to applications commands, applications can be disabled, the last application is remembered for next server launch.

Since version 0.7.0: This software is now compatible with both the Widcomm and Microsoft Bluetooth stacks.


For now, this software is free. This software is provided "as is" and I cannot be held reponsible for any damage done to your installation that could be the result of an incorrect manipulation of the software. Just the usual :)


Just a final word... This is still Beta software :) It certainly does contain bugs. You can, of course, post any bug/comment/wish at this address : jlaban@gmail.com



Some Features

  • The Windows Mobile Client on the SmartPhone : The "*" (star) key is used to switch applications. There is currently no user manual for this application but I think it will be available with the next version.

  • You can select the active application from the Mobile Client via the "Active Application" menu, which particularly useful on PPC devices without a keyboard.

  • You can change key bindings from the PC using the Options / Configure Bindings menu. Just double click on a binding, then press a key on your device.

  • You can disable or enable an application from the PC using the key bindings screen.

  • You can bind a command, like pausing iTunes or the mediaplayer to the phone ringing, and bind play to the phone hang up event. See the "Configure Event Actions" menu.

  • A special binding is available on the PowerPoint application, which allows to display notes for the current slide.

  • On a touch screen device, just point and tap on the screen to move the mouse on your PC, and using the Screen Control application, you can use the keyboard to send key strokes to the PC.

  • You can add your custom application. This part requires a bit of knowledge about XML and the program you want to control.


And some screen shots :
Note: Some screenshots may refer to currently not released versions.

Releases :


Note when upgrading from previous releases : You have to reinstall the Windows Mobile cab file.


Version Changelog Date
  • Fixed warning message when ActiveSync is not detected to install the mobile side program.
  • Added application definition file.
  • Added screen control application.
  • Fixed Widcomm PC side support when transmitting large chunks of data.
 3/30/2008
  • Fixed bug where configuation file could not be saved on first mobile client run.
  • Fixed server window appearing at Windows startup in minimized mode.
 12/25/2007
0.8.4
  • Added panning control to Winamp and the Windows Mixer.
  • Added the ability to start the server minimized to tray.
  • Added a Start with Windows option at install time and on the server side menu.
  • Added the ability to keep the Backlight on for the Mobile Side when connected.
  • Added new bindings for the Windows Media Center (Channel Up/Down, Zoom, The Green Button).
  • Built using Windows Broadcom SDK 6.1.0.1501 and Windows CE SDK 1.7.1.5201
  • Fixed mobile side crash when tapping on the screen in some situations.
  • Added a more explicit message when the Bluetooth Stack is not supported on the Mobile Side.
 12/9/2007
  • Added preliminary support for Broadcom (Widcomm) bluetooth stack for Windows Mobile.
 9/10/2007
  • Fixed support for WM2003 devices that do not allow automatic bluetooth activation.
  • Fixed support for WM2002 device that do not expose a user data folder.
  • The desktop UI now displays a red background when bluetooth is not available.
  • Fixed some names and typo.
 8/22/2007
  • Added support for desktop mouse control.
 7/23/2007
  • Added support for phone event binding to application commands, such as Ringing and Take Call or Hang Up. (Windows Moblile 5+ only)
  • Added the ability to disable an application, rendering it invisible from the mobile device.
  • Added support for iTunes
  • Added last application remembered upon launch.
  • Fixed sound mixer support for Windows Vista.
  • Added sound volume binding in Media Player Classic.
  • Fixed device search on mobile side not ending when bluetooth stack is not supported.
  • Fixed Media Center icon.
  • Fixed Media Center name not fitting on smartphone screen
  • Added support for Windows Mobile 2003 for PPC.
 6/9/2007
  • Improved Widcomm stability.
 3/17/2007
  • Added support for Widcomm (Broadcom) Bluetooth Stack on the desktop side.
  • Added some new shortcuts for Windows Media Center.

Known Bugs (2007/03/08):
  • You may need to keep your desktop PC discoverable for the software to work properly.
  • Mobile client may crash if you abort the server search too early.
  • Latest version of PowerDVD is not supported.
  • Multiple clients may lead to unpredictable behavior.
  • Widcomm stack is not supported on the mobile client side
 3/8/2007
  • Added support for Windows Media Center.
  • Added Shuffle key for winamp.
  • Fixed Media Player Classic bindings.
  • Fixed bluetooth support for some HP devices having "Error getting bluetooth mode".
  • Has been tested on Windows Vista (RTM build 6000)

Known Bugs (2006/07/25):
  • You may need to keep your desktop PC discoverable for the software to work properly.
  • Mobile client may crash if you abort the server search too early.
  • Latest version of PowerDVD is not supported.
  • Multiple clients may lead to unpredictable behavior.
 1/27/2007
This is a test release, it may contain blocking bugs. Please report if you find any.
  • Fixed message synchronization issues.
  • Added automatic CAB installation on the Windows Mobile device.
  • Fixed mobile client disconnection issue on Smarphone 2003 (E200).
  • Added Toggle Comments for PowerPoint to see comments associated with the current slide.

Known Bugs (2006/07/25):
  • You may need to keep your desktop PC discoverable for the software to work properly.
  • Mobile client may crash if you abort the server search too early.
  • Latest version of PowerDVD is not supported.
  • Multiple clients may lead to unpredictable behavior.
 7/25/2006
0.5.0-Beta4
  • Switched server code to .NET Framework 2.0.
  • Fixed Windows Mobile client not reading the configuration file correctly.
  • Added support for Windows Mobile 5 QVGA screens and all other possible screen sizes.
  • Added support for landscape mode.
  • Added desktop side configuration dialog for device key mapping.
  • Fixed server preventing computer to shutdown.
  • Added menu on Windows Mobile client to switch between applications, the '*' key is still functional.
  • Added support for Mediaplayer Classic and PowerDVD.
  • Added menu on the mobile client to switch to a specific application rather than cycling through all applications.
  • Fixed Windows Mobile client user preferences file location, based on current system settings.
 5/9/2006
0.4.1
  • Fixed SP client hanging with rare condition.
  • Added various commands in the WMP plugin.
 3/1/2005
0.4.0
  • Server now tracks bluetooth global state.
  • Switched from NetXP to SandDock.
  • Cross now minimizes the server window.
  • Fixed random connection failures from the smartphone client.
  • Added Windows Media Player Plugin.
  • SP client enables Bluetooth when turned off, sets it back off on exit.
  • Fixed SP client hanging with long titles.
 2/26/2005
0.1.0
  • First release.
 8/1/2004