Do you ever find yourself opening TeamViewer to connect to the same device again and again? Here’s a small TeamViewer trick for Android devices that saves taps every single day:
You can add a home screen shortcut to a specific managed device. Connecting is just one tap away, like opening any other app.
What the home screen shortcut does
Instead of:
- Opening the TeamViewer app
- Searching your device list
- Tapping the right computer
You jump straight into the connection from your phone’s home screen.
Perfect for:
- Your work PC
- A family member’s computer
- A server or test device you access often
How to add a shortcut on your Android mobile
- Open the TeamViewer Remote app.
- Go to Devices.
- Click on the name of the managed device you want to create a shortcut for.
- Select Home Screen Shortcut.
- Confirm Add, and done!
You’ll now see a shortcut icon on your phone’s homescreen. Tap it to connect to your device.
Notes:
- The connection will need confirmation from the remote side before it can be established if the managed device is not configured.
- TeamViewer will prompt you to sign in as soon as you tap the home screen shortcut if you are not signed in.
Hint: During sign-in, select Keep me signed in to speed up the account authentication when connecting to your device.
A quick example
You’re out in a restaurant for lunch, and you can’t remember if you locked your device.
One tap on your home screen ➜ connected.
You can now enjoy your meal peacefully, without any further concerns. No scrolling. No searching. No friction.
Why you’ll love this
- Fewer taps, faster access
- Ideal for quick checks or urgent fixes
- Great when you’re in a hurry or on the go
- Streamlined access to your most-used device
What do you think?
Have you already discovered this feature, or is this your first time noticing it?
If you have other simple TeamViewer tips that help streamline your workflow, we’d love to see them in the comments below.
