A direct connection gives you the absolute best Remio experience — sub-5ms latency with no middleman. Here's how to set it up.
Both connection types work great, but a direct connection eliminates the server hop for noticeably lower latency.
Data flows directly between your devices. No server in the middle. Ideal for gaming, design work, and anything interactive.
Data is routed through a secure relay server. Fully encrypted and optimized for the fastest possible relay path. Works everywhere.
A relay connection happens when your devices can't reach each other directly. This is usually caused by:
If both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network, a direct connection should happen automatically. If it doesn't, try these steps:
If using a mesh router (e.g., Google Nest, eero, Deco), ensure both devices are on the same SSID band. Some mesh systems isolate devices across bands.
When connecting from a different network (e.g., from cellular to your home Mac), you may need to set up port forwarding on your home router:
192.168.1.100)192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1)Remio uses random high ports (49152–65535) for media streaming. Forwarding this range allows direct connections while maintaining security.
Make sure your Mac's firewall isn't blocking Remio:
Some networks — hotels, offices, universities — have strict firewalls that block peer-to-peer connections. In these cases, relay is the best available option. Remio optimizes the relay path for the lowest possible latency, so your experience stays smooth.
Download Remio and experience your computer from anywhere. Most users get a direct connection automatically — no setup needed.
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