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Using the app

Give your first presentation

Start the slideshow, change slides, and use a projector.

1. Start your presentation

  1. Connect your devices

    Connect your phone to the computer.

  2. Choose the presentation app

    Open your deck on the computer and choose the matching Presenter App in PPTControl Desktop.

    Choose the presentation app on your computer

    Mac visual guide
    In the Mac menu, choose the matching Presenter App. PowerPoint is selected here.
    In the Mac menu, choose the matching Presenter App. PowerPoint is selected here.
    Windows visual guide
    In the Windows menu, choose the presentation app you are using.
    In the Windows menu, choose the presentation app you are using.

  3. Start the slideshow

    For a detected PowerPoint or Keynote deck, tap the large play button in PPTControl. Start Google Slides in the browser on the computer.

    Start the slideshow from your phone

    iPhone / iPad visual guide
    With your PowerPoint or Keynote presentation detected, tap the large Play button to start the slideshow.
    With your PowerPoint or Keynote presentation detected, tap the large Play button to start the slideshow.
    Android visual guide
    With your PowerPoint or Keynote presentation detected, tap the large Play button to start the slideshow.
    With your PowerPoint or Keynote presentation detected, tap the large Play button to start the slideshow.

Using a projector, TV, or external monitor? Connect it to the computer as usual. PPTControl controls the presentation app; it does not stream video to the display.

2. Change slides

  • Right arrow: next presentation step.
  • Left arrow: previous presentation step.

These slide controls are free. Animations may need another press before the next slide appears. Keep PPTControl open, PPTControl Desktop running, and the computer’s slideshow in front.

The presentation timer shows elapsed time. Test both arrows before your talk.

Change slides on your phone

iPhone / iPad visual guide
Tap the right arrow for the next step; use the left arrow to go back.
Tap the right arrow for the next step; use the left arrow to go back.
Android visual guide
Tap the right arrow for the next step; use the left arrow to go back.
Tap the right arrow for the next step; use the left arrow to go back.

3. Finish and adjust the controls

Tap End Slideshow at the top to stop the slideshow on the computer. You can start it again afterward.

Presentation not detected or buttons doing nothing?

Still stuck? Contact support