How do I use my phone as a presentation remote (clicker)?

You can use your phone as a wireless presentation remote by connecting the Prezi Viewer app to your computer and controlling your presentation over Bluetooth. This lets you move freely, stay engaged with your audience, and present without being tied to your laptop, even without WiFi. With Prezi Viewer on your Android or iOS device, your phone becomes a simple, reliable clicker for navigating your talk. Are you ready to connect?

Connecting on the Prezi Desktop app

With bluetooth on, open the Prezi desktop app and click the three dots or arrow on a presentation.
Click Prezi Remote to open the presentation.
Click the Remote icon in the bottom right of the window and select Connect.

Connecting on the Prezi Viewer mobile app

With bluetooth on, open the Prezi Viewer app and tap a presentation.
Tap Start remote.

During the presentation, tap the arrows on your phone to navigate or double-tap on frames or topics to zoom in. Both screens will mirror each other.

To disconnect on mobile, tap Disconnect. On desktop, click the Remote icon and click Disconnect.

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Note: You must use the Prezi desktop app to connect the Prezi Viewer presentation remote, which means you need a Plus or higher Prezi license. Luckily it’s a breeze to upgrade and get access to this and other great features our Prezi plans have to offer.

How do I connect with the Prezi Remote?

To use your mobile device as a presentation remote, you will need to connect the Prezi Viewer app to the Prezi desktop app.

Log in to the same Prezi account

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Note: Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on both the computer and your mobile device before you begin.

On your computer

From the dashboard, click the three dots (...) in the thumbnail of a presentation to get the detailed view screen.
Click the Prezi Remote button. This will open your presentation in a separate window.
Click Connect in the pop-up to connect the app with your device.

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Pro Tip: If your presentation is already open in present mode, you can also click the Remote icon in the bottom right corner of the navigation bar.

On your phone or tablet

From the Prezi Viewer dashboard, tap on the thumbnail of a presentation to get the detailed view screen.
Tap the Start remote icon.
Once the device connects, you will see the left and right navigation buttons appear. You can now begin using your device as a presentation remote.

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Note: If you made recent edits to your presentation, make sure it is synced on both the desktop app and Prezi Viewer before presenting.

How do I present using the Prezi Remote?

Tap the left and right arrow buttons to navigate forward and backward through your presentation. You can also go directly to frames or topics by double tapping them on your canvas or navigate freely around your canvas.

When using the Prezi Remote each display mirrors the other, so you can also navigate your presentation from the desktop app.

If in landscape mode, tap the left and right edges of your screen to navigate.

How do I disconnect from the Prezi Remote?

When finished using the remote, tap Disconnect on your mobile device.

You can also disconnect from the desktop app by clicking the Remote icon in the navigation bar and selecting Disconnect.

What system requirements do I need to use the remote?

Bluetooth

Computer and mobile device that supports Bluetooth 5 or newer.

Prezi Viewer mobile app

Android: Android 8.0 (Oreo) or newer, with support for OpenGL ES 3.0.
iOS: iOS 15 or newer.

Prezi desktop app

Windows: Windows 10 (64-bit) or newer. DirectX 11 or higher.
Mac: macOS 12 or newer.

FAQ: Prezi Remote

What if I can't connect?

If you can't connect the presentation to the remote, make sure you have bluetooth enabled on both your mobile device and computer. Also, check that your computer and device meets the system requirements.

What if I receive an error message that the presentations don't match?

If you receive an error message that the presentations don't match, check that you're trying to connect the same presentation, as it may be a copy or similar one. If the presentations match and you still get this message, sync the presentation on your phone and computer.

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Note: You can manually sync your presentation in the desktop app by clicking the cloud icon in the upper left corner of your screen. On your mobile device, simply return to the dashboard and reopen the presentation.