BedPad

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Use your phone browser as a tiny touchpad for your Windows PC.

No mobile app. No account. One Python file. Built for couch and bed control.

Features

• Single-finger drag moves the PC cursor.
• Short tap sends left click.
• Long press sends right click.
• Double tap opens the phone text panel.
• Two-finger swipe scrolls.
• Quick keys for Backspace, Esc, Space, and Enter.
• Text input sends Unicode text to the currently focused Windows app.
• Random URL token by default.
• The launcher stops stale BedPad servers before starting a new one.

Demo Positioning

There are bigger tools in this space, including KDE Connect, Unified Remote, Remote Mouse, and Unrud's Remote Touchpad. BedPad is intentionally smaller: it is a single-file, browser-based Windows remote touchpad that is easy to inspect, modify, and run.

Requirements

• Windows
• Python 3.10 or newer
• Phone and PC on the same trusted local network

Quick Start

On Windows, double-click:

run-bedpad.cmd

BedPad opens a small launcher with a QR code. Scan it with your phone and start using the touchpad.

The first launch may ask to install the small qrcode[pil] package so the launcher can draw QR codes.

If you double-click the launcher again, it will stop the previous BedPad server and create a fresh QR code.

Command Line

python .\bedpad.py

Open the printed URL on your phone.

Example:

BedPad is running.
http://192.168.0.20:8765/?token=...
Keep this window open. Press Ctrl+C to stop.

Gesture Map

Phone gesture	PC action
Drag one finger	Move cursor
Short tap	Left click
Long press	Right click
Double tap	Open text panel
Two-finger swipe	Scroll
Text panel Send	Type text into focused app

Options

python .\bedpad.py --port 8876
python .\bedpad.py --host 127.0.0.1
python .\bedpad.py --token your-local-token

Security Notes

BedPad injects mouse and keyboard input into your Windows session. Treat the URL like a local remote-control key.

• Use only on trusted LANs.
• Keep the token private.
• Stop the server when you are done.
• Do not expose the port to the internet.

Troubleshooting

The phone shows Forbidden

You probably scanned an old QR code or opened a stale URL. Close BedPad, double-click run-bedpad.cmd again, and scan the new QR code.

The phone cannot open the page

• Make sure the phone and PC are on the same Wi-Fi or LAN.
• Check that Windows Firewall allows Python on private networks.
• Try copying the URL from the launcher and sending it to your phone.

Roadmap

• Windows tray app.
• Packaged .exe release.
• Sensitivity sliders for pointer and scroll.
• Media keys and presentation mode.
• Optional HTTPS for local networks.

License

MIT