What are the core functionalities and main benefits of TeamViewer Remote Access?
Remote Access – Opens work computers securely from any location.
Unattended Connection – Connects to assigned devices without local approval.
File Access – Reaches documents and applications on remote computers.
Cross Platform – Supports major desktop, mobile, and server systems.
Secure Control – Protects sessions with encryption and authentication safeguards.
Performance Continuity – Keeps remote work reliable, flexible, and productive.
| Operating Systems | Windows 11: Home / Pro / Education / Enterprise Windows 10: Home / Pro / Education / Enterprise Windows 8.1: Core / Pro / Enterprise Windows 8: Core / Pro / Enterprise Windows 7: Home Premium / Professional / Ultimate / Enterprise |
| Processor | 32-bit or 64-bit processor supported by the installed Windows operating system. |
| Memory RAM | No separate minimum RAM requirement published by TeamViewer. |
| Hard Disk | 74.94 MB installer size. |
| Display | Standard display compatible with the respective operating system. |
| Special Features | Remote access and remote control. Incoming and outgoing device connections. Unattended access for managed devices. File transfer between devices. Real-time chat during sessions. Multi-monitor support. Sound and video transmission. Wake-on-LAN support. Remote Printing support. VPN support. SmartCard support. 256-bit AES session encryption. |
| Note | Internet connection required for remote access, activation, and updates. Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7 are legacy only with TeamViewer 11 to 15.64. Windows 7 SP1 is not listed separately by TeamViewer for TeamViewer Remote legacy support. Windows 10 IoT Enterprise is supported. Windows 10 IoT Core is not supported. Windows Embedded systems are not supported. Windows Server Core installations are not supported. Windows 11 on ARM supports incoming and outgoing connections, but Windows driver-based features such as VPN, Remote Printer, and SmartCard support are excluded. |
| Operating Systems | macOS Tahoe 26 macOS Sequoia 15 macOS Sonoma 14 macOS Ventura 13 macOS Monterey 12 macOS Big Sur 11 macOS Catalina 10.15 macOS Mojave 10.14 macOS High Sierra 10.13 macOS Sierra 10.12 OS X El Capitan 10.11 OS X Yosemite 10.10 OS X Mavericks 10.9 OS X Mountain Lion 10.8 Mac OS X Lion 10.7 |
| Processor | Intel 64-bit processor or Apple silicon processor supported by the installed macOS version. |
| Memory RAM | No separate minimum RAM requirement published by TeamViewer. |
| Hard Disk | 117.5 MB installer size. |
| Display | Standard display compatible with the respective operating system. |
| Special Features | Remote access and remote control. Incoming and outgoing device connections. Unattended access for managed devices. File transfer between devices. Real-time chat during sessions. Multi-monitor support. Sound and video transmission. Wake-on-LAN support. Remote Printing support. 256-bit AES session encryption. |
| Note | Internet connection required for remote access, activation, and updates. macOS Monterey 12 and older versions are legacy only and no longer actively supported by TeamViewer. Legacy macOS versions can continue using the last compatible TeamViewer version but do not receive active updates or fixes. macOS Big Sur 11 supports TeamViewer 15.12 to 15.59. macOS Catalina 10.15 supports TeamViewer 14.7 to 15.47. macOS Mojave 10.14 supports TeamViewer 14 to 15.42. |
| Operating Systems | Android 8.0 or later |
| Processor | Requirements met by any device running the supported OS version. |
| Memory RAM | Requirements met by any device running the supported OS version. |
| Hard Disk | Varies by device and Google Play delivery package. |
| Display | Standard display compatible with the respective operating system. |
| Special Features | Remote access to Windows, macOS, and Linux computers. Remote control and screen sharing. Remote control for supported Android devices. File transfer in both directions. Real-time chat. Touch gestures and controls. Multi-monitor support. Sound and HD video transmission. Access through firewalls and proxy servers. Assist AR live visual support. 256-bit AES encryption. |
| Note | Internet connection required for remote access, activation, and updates. TeamViewer Remote Control, TeamViewer QuickSupport, and TeamViewer Host require Android 8 or later. Full remote control of Android devices depends on supported manufacturer and device configuration. Individual APK installer files are also available from TeamViewer for sideloading. |
| Operating Systems | iOS 15.0 or later iPadOS 15.0 or later |
| Processor | Requirements met by any device running the supported OS version. |
| Memory RAM | Requirements met by any device running the supported OS version. |
| Hard Disk | 118.8 MB app size. |
| Display | Standard display compatible with the respective operating system. |
| Special Features | Remote access to desktop computers and other devices. Remote desktop control from iPhone or iPad. File transfer. Chat during remote sessions. Video and voice calls during sessions. Cross-platform access to Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS devices. 256-bit AES encryption. |
| Note | Internet connection required for remote access, activation, and updates. TeamViewer Remote Control and TeamViewer QuickSupport require iOS 15 or iPadOS 15 or later according to TeamViewer official support. The current Apple App Store listing may require iOS 15.4 or later for the latest TeamViewer Remote Control app. |
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