QuickPad turns your smartphone into a wireless trackpad, extended keyboard, and macro pad for your PC. Swipe to move cursors, tap macros for instant shortcuts, control media, and launch apps — all from one device. This guide covers every feature in detail.
Getting Started
- Install the companion server on your PC. Download it from the link provided in the app's Connection screen.
- Launch QuickPad on your phone — you land on the Trackpad surface by default.
- Open the Connection dialog and discover your PC on the local network, or enter the IP address manually.
- Tap Connect — once paired, swipe the trackpad to move your cursor immediately.
- Explore tabs at the bottom for Keyboard, Macros, Media, and Launcher.
Both devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network. If auto-discovery doesn't find your PC, try entering its IP address directly.
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Interface Overview
Navigation
QuickPad organizes its features into tabs accessible from the bottom navigation bar:
Input
Trackpad
The primary cursor control surface. Swipe to move, tap to click.
Input
Keyboard
Full extended keyboard with function keys, modifiers, and special characters.
Shortcuts
Macro Pad
Customizable buttons that trigger key sequences, shortcuts, or text snippets.
Control
Media
Play, pause, skip, and volume controls for media on your PC.
Control
App Launcher
Customizable grid of application shortcuts on your computer.
System
Connection
Manage PC connections, sessions, and server settings.
Toolbar
The top toolbar provides quick access to:
- Connection status — shows the connected PC name and latency
- Click buttons — dedicated left, right, and middle click
- Cursor bookmarks bar — saved screen positions for instant cursor jumps
- Settings — gear icon for app configuration
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Trackpad
The Trackpad surface is your primary cursor control. The entire area responds to touch gestures.
Gestures
| Gesture | Action |
|---|---|
| Single-finger swipe | Move the cursor |
| Single tap | Left click |
| Double tap | Double click |
| Two-finger tap | Right click |
| Two-finger scroll | Scroll up/down or left/right |
| Pinch | Zoom in/out (if supported by the active application) |
| Three-finger swipe | Drag (hold left click and move) |
Sensitivity
Adjust cursor speed in Settings > Trackpad. Higher sensitivity means less finger movement for the same cursor travel. Start at the default and fine-tune to match your preference.
Click Buttons
The dedicated click buttons in the toolbar provide physical-button-style input:
- Left click — standard primary click
- Right click — context menu
- Middle click — scroll-wheel click behavior
- Drag lock — hold the left click button to toggle drag mode without keeping your finger pressed
Cursor Bookmarks Bar
Save frequently used screen positions and jump the cursor to them with a single tap.
- Move the cursor to the desired position on your PC screen.
- Tap the + button on the bookmarks bar to save the current position.
- Name the bookmark for easy identification.
- Tap a saved bookmark anytime to warp the cursor to that position instantly.
Cursor bookmarks are great for repetitive workflows. Save positions for common buttons, form fields, or toolbar icons you click frequently.
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Keyboard
The extended keyboard provides a complete key layout that goes beyond what most phone keyboards offer.
Layout
- Standard keys — full QWERTY layout with number row
- Function keys — F1 through F12
- Modifier keys — Ctrl, Alt, Shift, Super/Win, and combinations
- Navigation keys — Arrow keys, Home, End, Page Up, Page Down
- Special keys — Escape, Tab, Insert, Delete, Print Screen
Key Combinations
Tap and hold a modifier key to keep it active, then tap another key to send a combination. The modifier badge lights up while held. Examples:
- Hold Ctrl + tap C to copy
- Hold Ctrl + Shift + tap S to save-as
- Hold Alt + tap Tab to switch windows
The keyboard sends keystrokes to your PC, not to the phone itself. Make sure the correct application is focused on your computer.
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Macros
The Macro Pad turns complex key sequences into single-tap buttons.
Creating a Macro
- Navigate to the Macro Pad tab.
- Tap the + button to create a new macro.
- Give it a name and choose an icon.
- Define the action:
- Key sequence — record a series of keystrokes (e.g., Ctrl+Shift+P)
- Text snippet — type a predefined string of text (e.g., your email address)
- Shortcut — a single keyboard shortcut (e.g., Ctrl+Z)
- Save the macro — it appears as a button on the pad.
Organizing Macros
- Long-press and drag to reorder buttons on the pad
- Folders — group related macros into labeled folders for quick access
- Edit or delete by long-pressing a macro button
Create macros for IDE shortcuts, design tool actions, or frequently typed phrases. One tap replaces a complex key combination.
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Media Controls
Control media playback on your PC without switching windows.
- Play / Pause — toggle playback for the active media player
- Previous / Next — skip tracks or chapters
- Volume slider — adjust system volume smoothly
- Mute — toggle audio mute instantly
Media controls work with any application that responds to system media keys — music players, video players, streaming services, and more.
Use media controls during presentations to pause a video without reaching for the keyboard, or adjust volume from across the room.
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App Launcher
The App Launcher is a customizable grid of shortcuts to open applications on your computer.
Adding an App
- Navigate to the App Launcher tab.
- Tap the + button.
- Browse the list of installed applications detected on your PC, or enter a custom command.
- Select an icon and save.
Using the Launcher
- Tap an app icon to launch it on your PC
- Long-press to edit, reorder, or remove apps from the grid
- The grid adapts to screen size — more columns on tablets, fewer on phones
Apps are launched on the connected PC, not on your phone. The companion server must be running and connected.
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Connection
QuickPad connects to your PC over the local network.
Connecting
- Ensure the companion server is running on your PC.
- Open the Connection dialog in QuickPad.
- Your PC should appear in the auto-discovery list. If not, tap Manual and enter the IP address.
- Tap the device to connect. A green indicator confirms the connection.
Session Management
- Save session — store a connection profile (PC name, IP, port) for instant reconnection
- Switch sessions — quickly change between saved PCs or workstations
- Auto-connect — enable to reconnect to the last-used PC on app launch
- Delete session — remove saved profiles you no longer need
If you use QuickPad with multiple computers (e.g., a desktop and a laptop), save a session for each. Switching takes a single tap.
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Settings
Trackpad
- Cursor Speed — adjust how fast the cursor moves relative to finger movement
- Tap to Click — toggle whether tapping the surface triggers a click
- Scroll Direction — natural or inverted scrolling
- Scroll Speed — adjust the scroll multiplier
Keyboard
- Key Repeat Rate — how quickly held keys repeat
- Haptic Feedback — vibrate on key press for tactile confirmation
- Layout — choose keyboard layout to match your PC
Connection
- Auto-connect — reconnect to the last PC on app launch
- Connection Timeout — how long to wait before giving up on a connection attempt
- Device Name — how your phone appears to the PC server
Appearance
- Theme Mode — Light, Dark, or System
- Theme Variant — Vivid or Chic
- Large Touch Targets — increase button sizes for easier interaction
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Tips & Tricks
Use cursor bookmarks for form-filling workflows. Save the position of each field, then tap through them in sequence to jump between fields instantly.
Create a macro folder for each application you use frequently — one for your IDE, one for your design tool, one for your browser.
Place your phone on a stand next to your keyboard for an ergonomic left-hand device setup. The macro pad becomes a dedicated shortcut panel.
Use the App Launcher as a quick-access dock for applications you switch between often during the day.
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Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
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| PC not found in auto-discovery | Ensure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network. Check that the companion server is running. Try entering the IP address manually. |
| Cursor movement is laggy | Reduce the distance between your phone and Wi-Fi router. Close bandwidth-heavy apps on the network. Lower cursor speed if the lag feels amplified. |
| Keyboard shortcuts not working | Verify the correct application is focused on your PC. Some apps override system shortcuts. |
| Macros send wrong characters | Check that the keyboard layout in Settings matches your PC's input layout. |
| Connection drops frequently | Move closer to the Wi-Fi router. Disable battery optimization for QuickPad in your phone's settings. |
| App Launcher doesn't show PC apps | The companion server scans installed applications. Restart the server if the list is stale. |
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Privacy
- QuickPad does not require an account or sign-in.
- No usage data, analytics, or telemetry is collected.
- All communication between your phone and PC stays on the local network.
- No data is sent to external servers.
- Session profiles and macros are stored on-device only.
- The app works fully offline within your local network. Internet is never required.