# Connection & permissions — PPTControl

Original guide: https://pptcontrol.app/Help?topic=connection

## Connection & permissions

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and access settings.

- [Connect with Wi-Fi & a QR code](https://pptcontrol.app/Help.md?guide=wifi): Connect your phone and computer over the same local network.
- [Connect with Bluetooth](https://pptcontrol.app/Help.md?guide=bluetooth): Change slides without shared Wi-Fi.
- [Use a hotspot or a venue’s Wi-Fi](https://pptcontrol.app/Help.md?guide=hotspot): Connect when the room’s Wi-Fi blocks your devices.
- [Which permissions do I need?](https://pptcontrol.app/Help.md?guide=permissions): Choose the device where access was denied.
- [Allow permissions on Mac](https://pptcontrol.app/Help.md?guide=mac-permissions): Fix presentation control, notes, and PowerPoint preview access.
- [Allow permissions on your phone](https://pptcontrol.app/Help.md?guide=phone-permissions): Enable only the access needed for your connection.
- [Allow network access on Windows](https://pptcontrol.app/Help.md?guide=windows-firewall): Let your phone reach PPTControl Desktop on your local network.
- [Approve or remove a paired device](https://pptcontrol.app/Help.md?guide=pairing-requests): Control which phones can connect to your computer.