TeamViewer
Help friends and loved ones solve their computer issues as if you were sitting right there with them.
Why People ❤️ TeamViewer for Personal Use
In a world where monthly expenses add up quickly, TeamViewer is free for personal use. This can’t be overstated. There are no fees, no time limits, and no subscriptions.
Simply download TeamViewer for personal use and start helping friends and loved ones with their computer or mobile device issues by connecting to their device and helping them as if you were there — even if you’re on separate continents.
Plus, you can log in to any remote devices of your own and take control of them or exchange files with them, even to and from mobile devices, so you’re never far away from the information you value most.
- To view the second screen. This can be done via LogMeIn or TeamViewer on iOS, Android, Windows, Mac and I believe Linux: I used TeamViewer as I already use it, so already have it installed. 1) Opened TeamViewer on iPad. 2) Connect to the computer setup previously. 3) Using a 'Monitor' button at the bottom, select and show screen number 2.
- Feb 25, 2021 Plugable 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor – Buy Now ($99) USB-C to DisplayPort Cable – Buy Now ($12.99) AmazonBasics USB-C to DisplayPort Adapter – Buy Now ($14.99) Step 2: Install the DisplayLink software on your M1 Mac. This is important as this driver is what allows Big Sur on M1 Macs to recognize multiple external monitors.
- If not, it can only show everything on a single monitor. The only solution is to BootCamp to Windows, install the free versio of teamviewer and now you should be able to split the window into two monitors. Just proving once again how Mac users get shafted as always.
When you consider that TeamViewer is easy and free to use, is it any wonder that hundreds of millions of people have downloaded TeamViewer for personal use?
If not, it can only show everything on a single monitor. The only solution is to BootCamp to Windows, install the free versio of teamviewer and now you should be able to split the window into two monitors. Just proving once again how Mac users get shafted as always.
Here are just some of the things you can do with TeamViewer for free
Provide technical support to friends and family
Technology is great, but it’s not perfect. Often, friends and family need help connecting to a printer, eliminating malware, or using a social network.
TeamViewer allows you to connect to their device in real time with full video and audio to troubleshoot problems and get them back online quickly.
“My computer is running much faster now that my son was able to take a look at it, even though he’s in Canada.” – Mother from Thailand
Connect from one private device to another
Most people now use multiple devices, even in their personal lives. Often, you need to access files or use software on a device located across the house or across town.
Use your computer’s powerful software applications from your mobile device. Maintain your spot in a gaming queue while getting chores done around the house. Or access the movies and music on your home computer from anywhere.
“I need to edit that photo from the home desktop. I can download it to my laptop, even here at the coffee shop.” – Father from the Netherlands
Help friends and family learn technology
A lot of satisfaction comes from being able to share skills with others to help them grow. Technology offers plenty of opportunities to learn.
With TeamViewer, you can guide a family member through using a challenging piece of software or set up an unfamiliar device – all as if you were sitting side-by-side.
“Pedro is such a whiz when it comes to this graphics program. I’m glad he can help me over the internet.” – Artist from the United States
Connect with people in real time
Connecting with friends and family online is more important than ever, especially over video and chat. Whether the person is in the next town or around the world, you can share your experiences and thoughts with others.
TeamViewer is also a videoconferencing and chat platform that allows you to connect to the people who matter in real time.
“It’s great that I can check in on the kids over video when I’m traveling to visit family.” – Mother from Great Britain
TeamViewer is free for personal use, which means any tasks within your personal life for which you are not being paid. Connections between personal devices at home or helping friends and family remotely qualify as personal use.
To learn more, see this article from the TeamViewer Community.
Commercial use is not limited to tasks for which you are being paid. Connections to or from corporate networks, connections to or from recognized server operating systems, and providing support to customers and colleagues all fall under commercial use.
If your home server is running a recognized Windows server operating system, that connection is considered commercial use.
A license is required. Cost-effective single user licenses are available, including our new Remote Access plan.
Click here to compare subscription plans and see available features.
Usage on behalf of a dues-paying club or nonprofit organization is considered commercial use. However, TeamViewer is proud to support the nonprofit community. Please contact us to apply for our nonprofit discount.
Remote work has made it imperative for us to employ apps to help us navigate the digital world as teams, and TeamViewer is one of the most popular ones. Having been installed on more than 2 billion devices, as per their press release, the app is a handy solution for the times when you need remote access to a device.
Let’s see what TeamViewer for Mac is, how you can download and install TeamViewer, and how it works. And we’ll also look into uninstalling the app since you might not want to keep it on your machine if you only need to use it once.
What is TeamViewer for Mac
TeamViewer is a software to help remotely access another computer. It can also be used for file transfer between machines. The app is handy when you want someone to help you out with a task or set up something on your computer, e.g. you don’t know how to install or use an app, keep getting an error message when following a set of instructions but can’t figure out what you are doing wrong, etc.
The app also allows you to help out your less tech-savvy relatives and install or set up apps and services for them remotely, without you having to physically be behind their device. It’s way quicker than trying to explain it over the phone or traveling to them to do it.
Company IT departments can also benefit from TeamViewer for tasks like connecting with remote working employees to set up mail, VPN, apps, and more services they might need for work from home.
TeamViewer is free for personal use and paid for commercial use.
The app allows for cross-platform access to machines that work on macOS, iOS, Windows, Linux, Android, or ChromeOS.
TeamViewer download guide for Mac
To install TeamViewer on your Mac, you need to download it from the official website first. Since the app is almost 90 MB, you may want to check your internet connection. WiFi Explorer is an excellent app to do that — it scans your network and helps determine if the signal is strong enough, as well as troubleshooting some of the issues. Good connection will be vital for your work with TeamViewer as you’ll need a reliable internet connection to access and view the screen of the remote device.
Once you’ve checked your connection, just go to TeamViewer official website — teamviewer.com and click Download for Free button or Free Commercial Trial button, depending on your target use for the app:
Your TeamViewer download should start immediately after pressing the download button.
If the download doesn’t start, you can click on the direct download link on the download page:
How to install TeamViewer for Mac
After you’ve completed the download, TeamViewer is ready to be installed. Open Downloads to find TeamViewer.dmg file.
Double click on it to initiate the installation.
Next, click on Install TeamViewer and confirm you trust the source by clicking Open:
Read and accept the license agreement terms:
And proceed with installation. During one of the steps, you’ll see the projected storage space the app will take on your Mac:
Click Install to initiate the installation:
In a few moments, TeamViewer is on your Mac:
How to uninstall TeamViewer for Mac
If you are not using TeamViewer professionally and just want to show your grandma how to use FaceTime, install Skype, or restore her email password, then you probably want to be sure you can uninstall your TeamViewer download from your Mac afterwards. You may also want to uninstall if you are short on space.
In either case, there are several ways you can uninstall TeamViewer from your device. You can go to Finder > Applications, locate TeamViewer icon and drag it to Trash. Make sure to quit TeamViewer before you do this.
You’ll be prompted to confirm your choice with a password or fingerprint.
Double click on the Trash icon in the dock and select Empty Trash.
Another way to uninstall TeamViewer is through the app itself.
Open TeamViewer on your Mac and go to TeamViewer > Preferences:
In the pop-up window, go to Advanced and scroll down until you see the Uninstall button. You can choose to also delete configuration files if you want. Click the Uninstall.
Confirm your action:
And the uninstallation begins:
That’s it!
Sometimes, traditional uninstall does not get all the files from an app, and some remain on your disk. After we’ve uninstalled TeamViewer on our Mac, we noted that when we opened the app Leftovers category in CleanMyMac X app there were some leftover files after TeamViewer uninstall:
We removed them in one simple click:
You can also use CleanMyMac X to uninstall TeamViewer. To uninstall, first quit TeamViewer if it’s open (just two-finger click on the app icon in the dock and select Quit).
Next, open CleanMyMac X and go to Uninstaller. Select the app you want to uninstall and click Uninstall:
It only took us a few moment to remove TeamViewer:
P.S. You can use CleanMyMac X and WiFi Explorer we mentioned earlier with your Setapp subscription.
How to use TeamViewer for Mac
So, how does TeamViewer work? Now that you know the basics of installing and removing TeamViewer from your Mac, let’s see how to use TeamViewer for your various day-to-day needs.
Here are the main features offered by TeamViewer:
- Remote device control
- Cross-platform access
- VPN alternative
- Secure unattended access
- File sharing
- Remote printing
The app has much more features and solutions, but we’ll discuss these key ones here.
Remote device control
This is the main feature of the app — remotely controlling a computer in a way that’s identical to you just sitting in front of it. Work on a remote machine, set up apps, create and manage files, perform maintenance or training, and more.
To connect, just exchange your TeamViewer ID with the TeamViewer ID on the device you wish to control, enter the automatically generated exchange password to allow access, and you are done.
You can use this tool for remote control of a machine or to perform file transfer. Select the desired connection format before you connect.
Cross-platform access
TeamViewer conveniently facilitates connection between machines that run different operating systems. As noted above, TeamViewer cross-platform access works between macOS, iOS, Windows, Chrome OS, and Android devices.
Teamviewer Dual Monitor Mac Mini
TeamViewer VPN
Granted, this only works on Windows machines, TeamViewer can actually be used as a VPN alternative, as per TeamViewer official website. You’ll need to install a VPN driver on both connected machines for this to work.
Secure unattended access
This feature allows you to access and manage devices that are not in use. This means you do not need a connection partner on the other end. For business use, it’s a great tool for your IT department if you have employees in different timezones or just want maintenance to be performed outside employees’ working hours.
File sharing
TeamViewer helps with large file sharing and the process is end-to-end encrypted. From sharing a clipboard to dragging and dropping huge files, this tool can help you handle all of it.
Remote printing
TeamViewer allows you to print remote documents locally and in excellent quality. Need to print out a presentation for partners but don’t have your work computer on you? No problem, if you have TeamViewer set up, you can print your doc regardless, even when your laptop is back at the office (or at home).
Alternatives to TeamViewer for Mac
If you would like to use a screen and file sharing app that’s not TeamViewer, there are a few alternatives you can try. Here are some of the options:
- Screens
- Jump Desktop
- Splashtop
- Chrome Remote Desktop
- LogMeIn
Dual Monitor Macbook
These apps allow you to access remote machines, but if you want to replace TeamViewer’s other features like fast file sharing or VPN, you can use drag-and-drop tool Dropshare for sharing files and personalized web traffic anonymizer ClearVPN to securely connect to the web, change your location, and access geo-dependent websites.
Screens
Screens is a remote access app that you can deploy on your devices. In addition to remote access basics, Screens has a handy feature of curtain mode when your Mac screen is hidden as you are accessing it remotely. The app also supports multiple displays, Touch Bar, and allows you to configure custom keyboard shortcuts to prevent interference with your go-to combinations for your main machine.
You can find Screens in Setapp’s curated collection of apps, which means you can easily try it out with your Setapp subscription.
Jump Desktop
Jump Desktop is another handy utility to help you control remote machines when you are not around. Work on your computer even if you are away from it — say, you want to use your computer from an iPad while on the run or traveling. The app strives to make the least impact on your battery life, allows for keyboard remapping, and enables access to Macs, PCs, and VNC servers. Jump Desktop provides quick and secure access to your machines. Just sign yourself up as a remote access user, and you are good to go.
Jump Desktop is part of the Setapp hand-picked app collection, so you can use it with your Setapp subscription.
Splashtop
Splashtop is another app for remote access to your computer, as well as remote access for businesses, including IT department, support, etc. Create your account on the web and get the software to install on your managed devices. Monitor from your online cabinet:
Chrome Remote Desktop
Google Remote Desktop allows you to access your computer or share your screen with others. You’ll need the Chrome browser for the best experience. In order to perform actions on a remote device beyond screen sharing, you’ll need to install provided software. Just to share your screen, all you need is to exchange access code with your partner behind the screen of the other device.
LogMeIn
LogMeIn Pro is another remote access service you can try. Create an account on the service website and download the installer to start connecting:
LogMeIn Pro allows you to remotely control your computer, provides 1TB cloud storage, remote printing, and even an antivirus.
Conclusion
What is TeamViewer for Mac? A handy app for connecting remotely to your devices and performing tasks while you are away from your computer. In the guide above, you can find where to download TeamViewer for your Mac, how to install and uninstall it, as well as an explainer on its various uses.
We’ve also decided to throw in a few alternatives to help you see what else is out there in the realm of remote access to and management of your devices.
Some of the listed alternatives can be found on Setapp — Screens and Jump Desktop are available with your Setapp subscription. You can also try them with a Setapp 7-day free trial.
If you are only interested in file exchange, you can try Dropshare, and for the VPN — ClearVPN is a great standalone tool for a variety of tasks, from anonymity to changing location and traffic security. Both are also available on Setapp. And we’ve thrown in another app in the Setapp collection — WiFi Explorer — to help you check your Wi-Fi connection before you install and use TeamViewer.