C++ remote-control

Open-source C++ projects categorized as remote-control

Top 15 C++ remote-control Projects

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  1. Apollo

    Sunshine fork - The easiest way to stream with the native resolution of your client device (by ClassicOldSong)

    Project mention: Show HN: I built a FOSS tool to run your Steam games in the Cloud | news.ycombinator.com | 2025-06-17
  2. JetBrains

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  3. ExpressLRS

    ESP32/ESP8285-based High-Performance Radio Link for RC applications

    Project mention: I Reversed a Drone and Landed It with My PC | news.ycombinator.com | 2025-01-01

    I'm sure these days there are multiple LoRa based links (independent and ELRS forks) that support authenticated encryption.

    [0] https://github.com/ExpressLRS/ExpressLRS/pull/1411

  4. obs-websocket

    Remote-control of OBS Studio through WebSocket

  5. IRremoteESP8266

    Infrared remote library for ESP8266/ESP32: send and receive infrared signals with multiple protocols. Based on: https://github.com/shirriff/Arduino-IRremote/

  6. aspia

    Remote desktop and file transfer tool.

  7. WiFi-remote-for-Bestway-Lay-Z-SPA

    Hack - ESP8266 as WiFi remote control for Bestway Lay-Z spa Helsinki

  8. beefweb

    Web interface plugin for DeaDBeeF and foobar2000 players

  9. InfluxDB

    InfluxDB – Built for High-Performance Time Series Workloads. InfluxDB 3 OSS is now GA. Transform, enrich, and act on time series data directly in the database. Automate critical tasks and eliminate the need to move data externally. Download now.

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  10. Mousedroid

    Use your android phone as a mouse & keyboard

  11. DeskX

    Universal light and fast program for remote control of a computer.

  12. DuinoDCX

    WiFi remote controller for the Behringer Ultradrive.

  13. PPMEncoder

    Generate a PPM Signal with an Arduino

  14. disorient

    Control a Windows PC using MQTT or WebSocket

  15. ClementineRemote

    Remote for Clementine Music Player developped in C++/QT5/QML to be available on any OS. Its main goal is to add the Files View missing in the Android Remote.

  16. Arduino-Direct-NEC-Transmitter

    This Arduino library can be used to emit NEC without a carrier wave. This is useful to send IR NEC commands without an infrared led directly over a wire, typically into 3.5mm / 2.5mm headphone jack.

  17. kontroller

    flight simulator controller project for Kerbal Space Program

  18. Sevalla

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NOTE: The open source projects on this list are ordered by number of github stars. The number of mentions indicates repo mentiontions in the last 12 Months or since we started tracking (Dec 2020).

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  • Show HN: I built a FOSS tool to run your Steam games in the Cloud

    5 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 17 Jun 2025
  • Why is remote desktop slow when host monitor is off unless HDMI cable is used?

    4 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 10 Apr 2024
  • I built an offline smart home, and why you should too

    1 project | news.ycombinator.com | 11 Jan 2024
  • ThermTerm: an open source heat pump controller and home automation terminal, built on ESP32

    2 projects | /r/esp32 | 2 Sep 2023
  • Intex pure spa SB-H20 integration

    3 projects | /r/Esphome | 11 Jun 2023
  • Mitsubishi aircon control without HA/OH

    2 projects | /r/esp32 | 8 Jun 2023
  • Best way to control foobar2000 version 2.0 via tablet/phone

    1 project | /r/foobar2000 | 4 Jun 2023
  • A note from our sponsor - InfluxDB
    www.influxdata.com | 1 Sep 2025
    InfluxDB 3 OSS is now GA. Transform, enrich, and act on time series data directly in the database. Automate critical tasks and eliminate the need to move data externally. Download now. Learn more →

Index

What are some of the best open-source remote-control projects in C++? This list will help you:

# Project Stars
1 Apollo 5,328
2 ExpressLRS 4,350
3 obs-websocket 4,145
4 IRremoteESP8266 3,252
5 aspia 1,748
6 WiFi-remote-for-Bestway-Lay-Z-SPA 358
7 beefweb 278
8 Mousedroid 182
9 DeskX 151
10 DuinoDCX 107
11 PPMEncoder 64
12 disorient 40
13 ClementineRemote 17
14 Arduino-Direct-NEC-Transmitter 8
15 kontroller 1

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