How to get remote viewing/control of the IPAD screen via internet or preferably 3G?

Hi Kenneth, I have been loking for this solution also, and have not got any luck, it seems that the way ios is built, there is no way for an app to take control of the device unless you Jailbreak it, witch I supose is not an option for enterprise devices...

Perhaps if you can tell us more about the requirement you're trying to meet, we can suggest viable solutions.

Given the strong desire of both Apple and customers to keep iOS secure, I believe its unlikely that any generic solution will be supported as its just too much of a security risk.

However, an App designed to solve a specific requirement, once launched on the iPad, could receive instructions from another computer to meet a functional requirement. For example, Podium Tiner is a "stop watch" solution with an iPhone App that acts as a remote control for an iPad App that displays the stopwatch information.

To help you visualize the power of this remote control, watch the demo of Podium Timer here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_h35DulZx0

Download Podium Timer from iTunes here:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/podium-timer-hd/id390057166?mt=8

Note that I am not associated with the developer of this App.

Kenneth,

For your meeting requirement, have you tried GoToMeeting, WebEx or similar? The iPad can participate but not share much.
GoToMeeting http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gotomeeting-v4.8/id424104128?mt=8
WebEx http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/webex-for-ipad/id364031971?mt=8

More sharing from the iPad will only happen if the "meeting App" adds capabilities to show something, ie, "present a PDF". You will not be able to "share a presentation from the Keynote App" or other App due the 'sandbox' security architecture.

For your general "remote support" requirement, that's where I think the security requirements will over ride your requirement. In short, its not going to happen. IMHO, the remote control capabilities you're used to on Windows and Macintosh will never be available on iOS.

I hope that helps.

Morning
Yes there is a solution that would work. One of the MDM providors has the ability to remote view an iOS device. Apple doesnt allow full remote control but they have allowed this. Currently this ability has to be installed into the host App for it to work. It's provided as a SDK file.

The Company is SOTI and software is MobiControl.

Hi Aaron
I am part of the SOTI Group.

The solution allows for a support desk user to Remote View a Screen, Explore files (Including Copy and Paste), 2 way text chat, Send messages (Information messages), Pull back information on the device including Model details, iOS version, Jailbreak status, Battery status as a few examples.

The solution also allows for GPS positioning, which when using the MobiControl console, links into Bing Maps to allow a live view of where the user is.

Here is a link to our SDK dedicated page:
http://www.soti.net/iOS_SDK/

Happy to describe anymore features where needed.

There is an application called Bomgar that will allow you with the user's permission to view screen shots while connected to one another.

http://www.bomgar.com

This solution is a great tool that is cross platform capable. We have started using it internally for support of remote users.

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James Fuller | Starbucks

However, an App designed to solve a specific requirement, once launched on the iPad, could receive instructions from another computer to meet a functional requirement.

I just found a useful tool that take advantage of airplayand mirrors your ios device screen on a PC, here is the link, I hope this helps you ...
https://www.reflectorapp.com/

Disclaimer: I work on the GoToAssist team at Citrix.

Our GoToAssist product can capture screenshots from iPhone/iPad and share with the technician that's providing support.
http://www.gotoassist.com/remote_support/remote_mobile_support
I don't know if/when Apple will ever support live, moving screens or remote control. I am hoping that when a several Android devices have it and enough customers ask for it, they will allow it.

I've been using TeamViewer to remotely view and control screens from various devices including iPad. I hope this article could help you out too:
http://increaserss.com/how-to-use-free-remote-access-to-any-mac-or-pc/

Thanks for the mention, James.

I thought I'd submit an answer on behalf of Bomgar. Right now, Bomgar cannot let you remote control an iPad or other iOS device. But no other vendor can either. Full remote control of iPad, iPhone or iPod touch is in violation of Apple terms and conditions.

However, we did recently release a feature - Embedded Remote App Support - that gets very close to enabling remote control.

Embedded Remote App Support is a a software development kit (SDK) that can be included in Apple iOS (or Android apps). It lets support reps see and troubleshoot the app in real time. Here are some of the capabilities:

• Remote viewing of your own app
• Custom special actions that control aspects of the app and automate troubleshooting
• Custom system info specific to your app
• Compressed file transfer to and from your app
• Chat support with canned messages

There's a video demonstration on that page that may interest y'all.

Hi Justin,

Does this allow for closing and reloading of the APP?

Would be cool if someone could make a specific app for remote use.
Spark,
www.spectra.com

There are several apps you can use. I heard that also https://www.unigma.com has a feature similar to TeamViewer. You can use all its features for free.

Nick