Remote Control for iOS & Android

    Helium Remote

    Command your entire Helium desktop experience from the palm of your hand. Browse your massive library, manage queues, and adjust the volume directly from your phone—no wires, and no desk required.

    Command the Room from Anywhere

    Helium Remote connects seamlessly over your Wi-Fi, giving you total control of your music from the sofa, the patio, or anywhere in your home. Become the ultimate remote DJ and keep the party vibe going without ever walking over to your PC.

    No additional software beyond Helium is required on your PC. A Helium Premium license is required to use the app.

    Features

    Seamless Playback Control

    Take charge of the room. Instantly play, pause, or skip tracks from anywhere in your home with an immediate, lag-free response.

    Precision Volume & Seeking

    Perfect the audio levels without getting up. Adjust the master volume or scrub through the current track with pinpoint accuracy directly from your screen.

    On-the-Fly Ratings

    Shape your database from the couch. Instantly apply ratings or mark tracks as favorites while the music plays, keeping your library perfectly updated.

    Rich Now Playing View

    Immerse yourself in the listening experience. Enjoy crisp, high-resolution album artwork and complete metadata for the currently playing track at a glance.

    Deep Library Search

    Find exactly what you want to hear. Instantly search your entire Helium database by artist, title, genre, release year, or publisher to enqueue your next favorite song.

    Dynamic Queue Management

    Keep the party moving smoothly. Browse upcoming tracks, jump instantly to any song in the list, and seamlessly browse your library to add new music to the live queue.

    Requirements

    Connect your mobile device and the PC running Helium to the same local network. A standard Wi-Fi connection provides the most seamless, lag-free experience.

    An active Helium Premium license is required on your desktop computer to unlock the Remote functionality. The mobile apps themselves are completely free to download.

    Setup

    On your Windows PC (Helium Options)

    1

    Open the Tools > Options menu.

    2

    Scroll down in the left list and select Web service.

    3

    Set your preferred Port number.

    4

    (Optional) Click Open port in Windows Firewall if you plan to control Helium from outside your home Wi-Fi.

    5

    Click OK to save your settings.

    6

    Launch the service by navigating to File > Web service > Start web service (the port value displayed will reflect your choice above).

    On your iOS or Android device

    When you start Helium Remote for the first time you will be asked for:

    1

    The IP Address of the Windows PC running Helium (e.g., 192.168.0.2).

    2

    The Port number defined in the Helium Options above.

    Ready to get started?

    Download the free app and take control of your music from anywhere.