VirtualHere USB Server
by VirtualHere Pty. Ltd.
· Tools
· Free
On Google Play since May 2014
· Data updated
VirtualHere USB Server is made and published by VirtualHere Pty. Ltd. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with VirtualHere Pty. Ltd. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to VirtualHere Pty. Ltd. and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
Established- Rating on Google Play
- 3.78
- 369 ratings
- Installs
- 180 thousand
- Last updated
- June 22, 2025
- Ads
- No ads
- Size
- 3.80 MB
VirtualHere USB Server has 180 thousand installs. Users are divided: 3.8 stars from 369 ratings.
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on VirtualHere USB Server for Android
★★★★★
Mario Nash
· Apr 22, 2018
This saved an issue using my Sony Android TV to create a folder on the usb drive. Somehow Sony Nougat ATV does not give the file explorer the window to grants permissions to SD Card. Using this I can write a folder name with the android app package, and then I can have the app use sd access. Thanks a lot for this. Question...can I use this to view files the files on the usb drive on my android tv not through Windows PC but on Another Android device.? Could not find an Android Client. Basically needs my videos recorded on one Android TV be available from other ANdroid TV on the house.
★★★★☆
Terence Wong
· Aug 18, 2019
I purchased this on steam years ago, would I also have full version on android now? How would my nvidia shield know I have the license?
★★★★☆
Markus Gutschke
· Apr 12, 2020
Virtual Here is awesome technology. I tried several other products that promise to do the same, and nothing really compares. I use it to bring USB devices to my cloud-based virtual machines. Couldn't work easier. It really is a well-polished tool. Licensing is a bit of a mess though. I understand that the developer wants to make sure they get paid per user. It wouldn't be fair, if a single license would end up being used by hundreds of people in a company. But tying the license to the hardware is awkward. I change my Android devices quite regularly, and for that matter, I change my laptops frequently too. I can take all of my other software with me, except for this one. $50 isn't a lot for a great tool, but things start adding up, if I have to pay $50 every year. I don't get *that* much use out of this tool. I need it maybe once every other month. For Android, it would make a lot of sense to offer a "pro" version of the app that includes the license key, but that is tied to the GMail account rather than to the client hardware. In the meantime, I bought a Glint MT300Nv2 and installed Virtual Here on there. Works beautifully. I just wish I didn't have to carry it around with me and could use my current Android phone instead.
★★★★★
shaun crowley
· Jan 22, 2023
It works really well to use USB devices without wires. I mostly use it for an XBOX 360 controller + dongle via the Android server. Forum and email support are very good and so far I've had nothing but good experiences. I would go to and read the dev's website to understand how activation works.
★☆☆☆☆
J
· Jul 10, 2026
Awful experience with the trial limitations. Couldn't even get enough time to properly try things out with a single device. I don't feel comfortable giving this dev my money with how this was set up.
★☆☆☆☆
Alexander Turro
· Jun 17, 2023
The developer is a complete jerk. If you buy a license, buy it on his website. Not through the in-app purchase, or you will be limited to 3 devices. But the better option is to use usbip for free and not pay this jerk who claims it's not just an usbip ui (doubt), open source software that can be had for free. Reverse client doesn't work right, even after forwarding the correct ports. I had to set up a vpn to connect remotely. He sucks and his software isn't better than the foss software it imitates
★☆☆☆☆
Tyler L
· Aug 25, 2026
Over-priced with predatory licensing, which the developer has acknowledged and refuses to change. If you update your device, or get a new device, you will have to buy the license again. Every time. So. Because of this, I built an open-source version of this. That means it's FREE. It took me less than a week to make it. This is nothing special. USB IP, Mizuki via GitHub/Reddit.
★★☆☆☆
Patrick Osiecki
· Feb 6, 2020
After some effort I managed to get this working with an Xbox One wireless adapter on my nvidia shield + steam link app. That said, a $50 license is absolutely not worth being able to get a single game controller to work this way. Alternatives are sparse but the pricing limits it to only be worth it in very niche scenarios.
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By VirtualHere Pty. Ltd., from Google Play“Turn your Android device into a USB Server!”
Screenshots by VirtualHere Pty. Ltd., from the Google Play listing
Description by VirtualHere Pty. Ltd. Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
The VirtualHere USB Server will turn your Android Phone/Tablet/TV/PC/Shield/Embedded device into a USB Server.
It is written as a C native complied binary (not java) for increased performance. It will utilize multiple CPU cores if available.
NOW AUTOMATICALLY INTEGRATES WITH THE VALVE STEAM LINK APP!
In Trial mode, this app will support sharing one USB device seven times. If you want to continue to use the app and have advanced features like sharing more than 3+ devices from a single Android server, or running the client as a service, please purchase a license from https://www.virtualhere.com/android
Alternatively, if you purchase via the Play Store, the license is limited to sharing 3 usb devices at a time on an Android device.
(Just like any other App in the Play Store there is usually a refund time-period, check the Play Store terms and conditions)
Clients are available for Windows, Linux and OSX.
The VirtualHere USB Server removes the need for an actual USB cable and instead transmits USB signals over a wireless or wired network. The USB device appears as if it was directly attached to a client machine even though it is remotely plugged into your android device. All existing client drivers work as is, the client machine doesn't know the difference! Its like replacing the USB cable with a network connection (or alternatively giving a USB device an IP address)
For example:
1. Remotely control your digital camera by plugging it into your phone and controlling it remotely via a desktop
2. Turn any printer into a wireless printer
3. Use USB devices in virtual machines
4. Plug in your gaming controller and remotely play streaming games over the LAN or Internet
5. Use a USB-to-serial converter to remotely access serial devices
6. Use USB devices in the cloud. Plug in the device and it can be directly used from a cloud server with no special programming required!
7. Mount USB drives connected to your android device directly in windows/linux/osx
Your Android device needs to have USB host abilities (most larger or new devices have this). Also you may need to buy a Micro-USB OTG to Host adapter if you only have a Micro-USB plug.
The client software is available for download from https://www.virtualhere.com/usb_client_software
The first screenshot shows a USB webcam plugged into a remote Android Device and being used on a local Windows machine. i.e converting a normal webcam into an IP webcam. When sharing a webcam it is recommended your Android device connects via Ethernet for minimum network latency.
The next screenshot shows a Apple Mac machine accessing a FTDI serial device that is plugged into a remote android device. ie. serial over IP
Recent changes:
* Fixed minor memory leak
It is written as a C native complied binary (not java) for increased performance. It will utilize multiple CPU cores if available.
NOW AUTOMATICALLY INTEGRATES WITH THE VALVE STEAM LINK APP!
In Trial mode, this app will support sharing one USB device seven times. If you want to continue to use the app and have advanced features like sharing more than 3+ devices from a single Android server, or running the client as a service, please purchase a license from https://www.virtualhere.com/android
Alternatively, if you purchase via the Play Store, the license is limited to sharing 3 usb devices at a time on an Android device.
(Just like any other App in the Play Store there is usually a refund time-period, check the Play Store terms and conditions)
Clients are available for Windows, Linux and OSX.
The VirtualHere USB Server removes the need for an actual USB cable and instead transmits USB signals over a wireless or wired network. The USB device appears as if it was directly attached to a client machine even though it is remotely plugged into your android device. All existing client drivers work as is, the client machine doesn't know the difference! Its like replacing the USB cable with a network connection (or alternatively giving a USB device an IP address)
For example:
1. Remotely control your digital camera by plugging it into your phone and controlling it remotely via a desktop
2. Turn any printer into a wireless printer
3. Use USB devices in virtual machines
4. Plug in your gaming controller and remotely play streaming games over the LAN or Internet
5. Use a USB-to-serial converter to remotely access serial devices
6. Use USB devices in the cloud. Plug in the device and it can be directly used from a cloud server with no special programming required!
7. Mount USB drives connected to your android device directly in windows/linux/osx
Your Android device needs to have USB host abilities (most larger or new devices have this). Also you may need to buy a Micro-USB OTG to Host adapter if you only have a Micro-USB plug.
The client software is available for download from https://www.virtualhere.com/usb_client_software
The first screenshot shows a USB webcam plugged into a remote Android Device and being used on a local Windows machine. i.e converting a normal webcam into an IP webcam. When sharing a webcam it is recommended your Android device connects via Ethernet for minimum network latency.
The next screenshot shows a Apple Mac machine accessing a FTDI serial device that is plugged into a remote android device. ie. serial over IP
Recent changes:
* Fixed minor memory leak
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 13
- App size
- 3.80 MB
- Needs Android
- 5.0+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by VirtualHere USB Server
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Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 4.8.0
- Launched
- May 2014
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 1.7 thousand
- Per day
- 58
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 100+ thousand
- Launched
- May 2014
Installs over time
VirtualHere USB Server has been installed 180 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 58 installs per day.
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About the app and developer
About VirtualHere USB Server
VirtualHere USB Server is a tools app developed by VirtualHere Pty. Ltd.
How many times has VirtualHere USB Server been installed?
VirtualHere USB Server has been installed 180 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 1.7 thousand times.
What is the rating of VirtualHere USB Server?
VirtualHere USB Server is rated 3.78 out of 5 stars, based on 370 ratings.
Is VirtualHere USB Server free?
VirtualHere USB Server is free. The app size is 3.80 MB. The latest version available is 4.8.0. The last update was on June 22, 2025.
What are the requirements for VirtualHere USB Server?
VirtualHere USB Server requires Android 5.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since May 2014.
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