Remote Mouse & Keyboard can send Wake-on-LAN to a Windows PC saved in the app. The iPhone sends the wake request, but the PC hardware, firmware, network adapter, driver, power state, and router determine whether it succeeds.

Quick Answer

Yes, you can wake a compatible Windows PC from iPhone. Save the PC in Remote Mouse & Keyboard while it is awake, enable Wake-on-LAN in BIOS or UEFI and in the supported network adapter settings, use wired Ethernet when possible, then test the Wake action while the PC is sleeping.

Windows Wake-on-LAN Checklist

1. Connect to the PC in the app while Windows and Remote Helper are running.
2. In BIOS or UEFI, enable Wake-on-LAN, PCIe wake, or the equivalent option provided by the manufacturer.
3. In Windows Device Manager, open the Ethernet adapter properties.
4. Enable supported wake options such as allowing the device to wake the computer and wake by magic packet.
5. Keep the Ethernet adapter powered in the state you want to wake from.
6. Put the PC to sleep and test the saved Wake action from iPhone.

Exact setting names vary by motherboard, PC manufacturer, adapter, and driver.

Why Wake-on-LAN Sometimes Fails

Cause	What to check
Firmware wake disabled	BIOS or UEFI Wake-on-LAN or PCIe wake setting
Adapter cannot wake	Driver power-management and magic-packet options
Wi-Fi connection	Try wired Ethernet; Wi-Fi wake is hardware-specific
Full shutdown behavior	Test sleep first; shutdown wake varies and Fast Startup can affect states
Network isolation	Avoid guest Wi-Fi, VLAN separation, or blocked broadcast traffic
Hardware changed	Wake the PC manually, reconnect, and save the correct device again

What the App Can and Cannot Do

The app can transmit the wake packet to a saved machine. It cannot make unsupported hardware listen while powered down, change BIOS settings, keep a disabled network adapter powered, or bypass router isolation. After Windows wakes, Remote Helper still needs to start before normal mouse and keyboard control reconnects.

Wake Windows FAQ

Should I open a router port for Wake-on-LAN?

Not for normal use with this app. It is intended for the local network. Avoid exposing remote-control services or weakening router security.

Does Windows Firewall block the wake packet?

The wake packet is handled by the network hardware before Windows and Remote Helper are running. Firewall rules matter after wake when the app reconnects to Remote Helper. See the Windows Firewall guide.

What is the best first test?

Use a wired PC, enable the firmware and adapter settings, put Windows into sleep, and send Wake from an iPhone on the same trusted network.

Common questions

Can I wake my Windows PC from iPhone?

Remote Mouse & Keyboard can send Wake-on-LAN to a saved PC. The PC must support and enable network wake in its firmware and network-adapter settings, and the network must deliver the packet.

Does Wake-on-LAN work over Wi-Fi?

Support over Wi-Fi is uncommon and hardware-specific. Wired Ethernet is the usual and most reliable Wake-on-LAN setup.

Can it turn on a PC after a full shutdown?

Sometimes, but this depends on the motherboard, firmware, network adapter, driver, Windows power configuration, and shutdown state. Test sleep first and do not treat shutdown wake as guaranteed.