Download SofaDeck for Windows and Mac
Version 1.0.25, released 2026-11-07. Free for Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit) and macOS 11 Big Sur or later, on Apple silicon or Intel. Install it on the computer — your phone needs nothing.
Windows download first. On a Mac? Mac download ↓
Get SofaDeck 1.0.25 for Windows — free
Same app either way. Most people use the Microsoft Store (signed by Microsoft, updates itself, Pro is one tap inside the app). The direct installer is 3.7 MB and updates itself too.
Direct installer .exe · 3.7 MB Store version signed by Microsoft No account Local network only Signed updates SofaDeck installs on your Windows PC. Your phone is the remote — it works in the phone’s browser.One email from support@dixonappstudio.com. No list unless you tick the box. PrivacyOr on your PC, go to sofadeck.com/getWorks on iPhone & Android — no app needed. Scan the QR code on your PC with the phone's camera and the remote opens in its browser. On Android you can also add the optional Google Play app.
How it works
- Install SofaDeck on your PC Free for Windows 10 & 11 and Mac.
- Scan the QR code with your phone iPhone or Android camera, then the PIN. No phone app.
- Tap a button (or talk) Apps, media, volume and shortcuts, over your Wi-Fi.
Why it's safe to try
- Signed and notarized. Windows installer code-signed by DixonAppStudio LLC, Microsoft Store version signed by Microsoft, Mac app notarized by Apple. SHA-256 for every file.
- Open about security. The security page says exactly what SofaDeck can and can't do, how pairing works and how updates are verified.
- Works offline. No account, no cloud: the phone talks to the PC over your own Wi-Fi, even with the internet down.
- Free 7-day Pro trial inside the app. Try every Pro feature first, no card needed.
- Up to 5 PCs. One Pro license key works on up to 5 of your own computers, Windows or Mac.
- 14-day money-back guarantee on Pro license keys. Pay once, no subscription.
Latest · v1.0.25
SofaDeck 1.0.25
Recommended: the Microsoft Store
The same app, certified by Microsoft. Windows keeps it updated for you, and Pro is a one-tap in-app upgrade. On a Windows PC the badge opens the Store app straight to SofaDeck.
Other ways to install
The installer or a portable zip, straight from this site. Pro for this copy is a license key from the Pro page, pasted into SofaDeck → Pro.
| File | Size | SHA-256 |
|---|---|---|
| SofaDeck-Setup-1.0.25-x64.exe | 3.7 MB | 07c2b54954741bddb0d198f0c3c3d09cfdbb10d368077973047353669856d5c6 |
| SofaDeck-1.0.25-windows-arm64.zip | 4.1 MB | e9034a256420af1aa9d81acdb8328f4ac98a6e0af3a029ab4b7b9364789f5519 |
| SofaDeck-1.0.25-windows-x64.zip | 4.5 MB | 6345cf159302baac479e28f2ea82280128d516856f3c8e8700cc74131f8188ab |
Installer won't open, or says "Installer integrity check has failed"? The download was cut off. Delete the file and download it again, use the portable .zip instead, or get SofaDeck from the Microsoft Store above. If Windows shows "Windows protected your PC", click More info → Run anyway. You can check any file against the SHA-256 in this table.
What's in this release
- A new first-run screen on the PC: one big QR code to scan with your phone's camera, the PIN, and the address to type if you can't scan. It switches to "Paired!" by itself as soon as your phone connects.
- Skip it and a small "Pair your phone" banner stays on the PC page until a phone is paired.
- The optional anonymous counts (off by default) can now also count "pairing screen shown" and "pairing skipped", once each. Nothing else is sent.
Older versions and full notes are on the changelog.
Mac · v1.0.25
SofaDeck for Mac
One download for every Mac running macOS 11 Big Sur or later, on Apple silicon or Intel. Signed with our Apple Developer ID and notarized by Apple.
| File | Size | SHA-256 |
|---|---|---|
| SofaDeck-1.0.25-mac.dmg | 9.7 MB | 2fb30d545af7befb3d226c842bc0c9b57fe51280ef4b892cb2b5192dccb94c84 |
Install on a Mac
- Open SofaDeck-1.0.25-mac.dmg from your Downloads folder and drag SofaDeck onto the Applications folder in the window that appears.
- Open SofaDeck from Applications (or Spotlight). macOS may say it was downloaded from the internet — click Open. Because it's notarized, there's no "unidentified developer" block.
- SofaDeck lives in the menu bar (top right, a four-square icon) — there's no Dock icon. Its settings page opens in your browser with the pairing QR code.
- Local Network: on macOS 15 and later, allow SofaDeck to find devices on your local network when asked, so your phone can reach it. If the firewall asks about incoming connections, click Allow.
- Accessibility (for hotkeys, typing, media keys and lock): the settings page shows an Open Accessibility settings button — turn SofaDeck on in System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility. Apps, websites, volume and games work without it.
- Optional: turn on Open at login in SofaDeck's settings (or its menu-bar menu).
Check the download first if you like: in Terminal, shasum -a 256 ~/Downloads/SofaDeck-1.0.25-mac.dmg must print the SHA-256 shown above.
Or install with Homebrew
brew install --cask stefanodixon-ux/tap/sofadeckFrom our own tap (github.com/stefanodixon-ux/homebrew-tap). The cask downloads the same notarized DMG from this site and checks its SHA-256. Newer Homebrew versions may ask you to trust the tap first; follow the command it prints.
Every way to install SofaDeck
All of these install the same app, and the free version is free in each. Pick whichever matches how you like to manage software. Your phone needs nothing from any store: it opens the deck in its browser after you scan the QR code. On Android you can also add the free SofaDeck app from Google Play for a widget and Quick Settings tiles.
| Way to install | For | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Store | Windows 10 and 11 — the usual choice, and where Pro is sold | Through the Microsoft Store |
| Windows installer (.exe) | Windows 10 and 11, x64, without the Store | Updates itself (signed update check) |
| Portable zip (x64 or Arm64) | Windows on Arm, or running without installing | Update check tells you when a new version is out |
| Mac disk image (.dmg) | macOS 11+, Apple silicon and Intel (notarized) | Updates itself |
| Homebrew cask | Macs with Homebrew: brew install --cask stefanodixon-ux/tap/sofadeck | brew upgrade, or the app's own updater |
SofaDeck isn't in winget's community repository yet; until it is, use the installer or the Microsoft Store on Windows.
What you get
A remote for your computer that lives on the phone you already carry. The free version gives you one page of 12 buttons, and every basic action is included:
- Launch apps, files, folders and websites — import your installed apps in one click
- Play/pause, next, previous, volume and mute for whatever is playing
- Single keys (Enter, Esc, F11, arrows) and typing text into the focused window
- A voice remote:
open Spotify
,volume 30
,pause
, or any button's name - Lock, screen off, sleep and shut down, with a confirmation on the phone
Pro adds unlimited pages and profiles, hotkey combos, multi-step macros, custom voice phrases, game library import and themes. See every feature.
Voice and routines, up close
what can I sayfor a searchable list of 44,000+ phrasings.
run movie nightruns every step.
System requirements
- PC: Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit).
- Mac: macOS 11 Big Sur or later, on Apple silicon or Intel.
- Phone or tablet: any current iPhone, iPad or Android device with a modern browser (Safari, Chrome, Edge, Samsung Internet or Firefox). Nothing to install.
- Network: the phone and PC on the same home network (Wi-Fi, or the PC wired to the same router). Guest networks that isolate devices from each other will block the connection.
- Voice: a phone browser with speech recognition — Chrome on Android and Safari on iPhone both support it.
About the "Windows protected your PC" warning
When you run a newly released installer, Microsoft Defender SmartScreen may stop it with a blue "Windows protected your PC" box. SmartScreen judges downloads partly by reputation — how many people have already run that exact file without problems. A brand-new release from a small studio simply hasn't built that history yet, so the warning can appear even though nothing is wrong. It usually fades as more people install the same version.
More info
We'd rather you check than click through blindly. Before running the installer:
- Make sure you downloaded it from www.sofadeck.com (this page).
- Check its SHA-256 checksum matches the one in the table above (see below).
- Then click More info → Run anyway.
Diagram, simplified — the real dialog's wording depends on your Windows version.
How to check the SHA-256 checksum
Open PowerShell in your Downloads folder (Shift + right-click → "Open in Terminal") and run:
Get-FileHash .\SofaDeck-Setup-1.0.25-x64.exe -Algorithm SHA256The long string it prints must match the SHA-256 value listed for that file on this page, character for character (capital letters don't matter). If it doesn't match, don't run the file — delete it and email support@dixonappstudio.com.
Isn't it signed? Yes: since 1.0.10 the installer and SofaDeck.exe are Authenticode-signed by DixonAppStudio LLC, so Windows shows the publisher. Even signed apps can trigger SmartScreen until they build reputation, so we keep publishing checksums and you never have to take our word for it.
After installing
SofaDeck starts in the system tray (the area by the clock — click the ^ arrow if you don't see it). Open it and it shows a QR code — scan it with your phone's camera and type the PIN shown on the PC. The setup guide walks through pairing, building your first page and turning on voice. When you want unlimited pages, macros and more devices, SofaDeck Pro is a one-time purchase.
Good first buttons: a one-tap mic mute, a routine that sets up work or movie night, live CPU, RAM and GPU tiles and OBS scene buttons. On a Mac, start with Mac automation and custom keyboard shortcuts.
More ideas are in the SofaDeck guides: start with how to control your PC from your phone, the Stream Deck alternatives comparison, a living-room HTPC remote, your phone as a macro pad and, on an iPhone, controlling a Windows PC or a Mac.
How it works, and what SofaDeck can see
- Your PC does the work. SofaDeck runs in the tray and serves the deck to your phone's browser over your own Wi-Fi. There's no cloud relay and no account.
- Only phones you pair can press buttons. Pairing takes a QR code shown on the PC plus a 6-digit PIN; remove any phone from the Devices page at any time.
- Internet is used for two things only: the update check (signed, so a tampered update is refused) and, if you buy Pro, a licence check. No usage tracking or ads inside the app. Details on the security page and in the privacy policy.
- Made by Dixon App Studio LLC. Every release is listed on the changelog. Questions or problems: support@dixonappstudio.com.
Download questions
Is the SofaDeck download safe?
The installer on this page is built from Dixon App Studio's own source code and published only on sofadeck.com. Each file is listed with its SHA-256 checksum so you can confirm your copy is byte-for-byte the one we published before you run it.
Why does Windows say 'Windows protected your PC'?
That is Microsoft Defender SmartScreen. It warns about any new program that hasn't yet been downloaded by enough people to build a reputation with Microsoft, whether or not anything is wrong with it. After verifying the checksum you can click 'More info' and then 'Run anyway'.
Does SofaDeck need administrator rights?
Windows will ask for permission to install it, and Windows Firewall may ask whether SofaDeck can accept connections — allow it on Private networks (your home network) so your phone can reach it. You don't need to allow Public networks.
How do I uninstall it?
Quit SofaDeck from its tray icon, then go to Windows Settings → Apps → Installed apps → SofaDeck → Uninstall. Phones that were paired simply stop connecting.
Is SofaDeck in the Microsoft Store?
Yes. Search for SofaDeck in the Microsoft Store app, or use the Microsoft Store link on this page. The Store version is the same app; Windows keeps it updated through the Store instead of SofaDeck's own updater.
Can I install SofaDeck with winget or Homebrew?
On a Mac, yes: brew install --cask stefanodixon-ux/tap/sofadeck installs the same notarized disk image from this site and checks its SHA-256. On Windows, SofaDeck is not in winget's community repository yet, so use the installer, the portable zip or the Microsoft Store.
Is there a Mac version of SofaDeck?
Yes. SofaDeck for Mac runs on macOS 11 Big Sur or later, on Apple silicon or Intel. It's a disk image (.dmg) signed with Dixon App Studio's Apple Developer ID and notarized by Apple, downloaded from this page — it isn't in the Mac App Store, because the App Store sandbox doesn't let one app control others.
Why does my Mac ask for Accessibility permission?
macOS only lets an app press keys and type into other apps if you allow it under System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility. SofaDeck needs it for hotkeys, typing, media keys and lock; opening apps, websites, volume, sleep and games work without it. SofaDeck's settings page has a button that opens the right screen.
How do I uninstall SofaDeck on a Mac?
Click the SofaDeck icon in the menu bar → Quit SofaDeck, then drag SofaDeck from Applications to the Bin. Its settings live in ~/Library/Application Support/SofaDeck if you want to remove those too.