Remote Controller

Use a phone as the controller for a game running on another device. The game stays on the main screen while the phone sends button presses.

When to Use Remote Controller

This is useful when playing on a computer, tablet, or TV and you want touch controls in your hands. For a controller-friendly library on the main screen, use Big Picture.

Use Netplay when you want an online multiplayer room, or Link Cable for separate linked handheld games.

Start a Remote Controller Session

  1. Start the game on the main device.
  2. Open the in-game menu and select Remote Control when available.
  3. Choose Internet, or LAN when both devices are on the same local network.
  4. Select Start session.
  5. Wait for the QR code, controller link, and room code.

You can also open Remote Controller on the main device, choose a library game, and select Play and host controller.

Join with a QR Code

  1. Scan the QR code with the controller phone's camera.
  2. Open the link and sign in if asked.
  3. Wait for the controller to connect.
  4. Use its on-screen buttons while watching the main display.

The dedicated controller phone controls Player 1. This feature does not create another linked console or give the phone a separate game save.

Join with a Room Code

Use Copy controller link on the host if scanning is inconvenient, then open that link on the phone.

For manual entry, open Remote Controller, find Join with a device, enter the room code, and join. For LAN sessions, prefer the QR code or copied link so the connection setting is carried with it.

Use the Controller Phone

Keep both devices awake and Rebit visible. On the main device, hide the touch controls if they cover the game. A shared Wi-Fi network can help reduce delay, but Internet mode can also connect devices on different networks.

If Controller slot in use appears, close the old controller connection before connecting another phone.

Stop Remote Control

Save your game on the main device, then use Quit to end the hosted session. Close the controller page on the phone. Use Restart session in the Remote Control drawer if you need to create a fresh connection.

Remote Controller Troubleshooting

  • Room not found: confirm the host is still running and use its latest code or link.
  • Cannot connect in LAN: both devices must be on a network that permits them to reach each other. Guest Wi-Fi can isolate devices; try Internet mode.
  • Buttons feel delayed: check the host's performance and both network connections.
  • Controls are missing on the host: select Show Controls to restore them.