Remote Control Unreal Editor Plugin
In this document we will guide you how you can use Remote Control Unreal Editor Plugin.
The Remote Control Unreal Editor Plugin allows you to access and control your Unreal Editor remotely from any browser using Pixel Streaming.
This plugin completely automates the remote-editing workflow by:
Launching the remote editor streaming session automatically
Providing secure access via any browser
Enabling real-time editor control from any device
With a single click, you can start a streaming-enabled Unreal Editor session—no manual setup required.
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Installation
Download and install the plugin from FAB Marketplace.
Restart Unreal Engine after installation.
Follow the steps below:
Step 1. Open Your Project
Step 2. From the Plugins section, search for Unreal Editor Remote Control
Step 3. Enable the plugin and restart the Unreal Editor
Step 4. Click “Yes” to apply the changes
Step 5. Open the Remote Control Unreal Editor dropdown menu
Step 6. Allow Remote Control
Enable Allow Remote Control.
By default, the plugin will:
Automatically start the stream
Automatically open your browser
Launch the remote editor session
Disable Auto-Open Browser
If you prefer to start the stream manually, disable:
Automatically Open Browser on Stream Start
You can also manually open the session
Copy the generated URL and paste it into your browser.
Step 7. Control the Unreal Editor Remotely
Once the session starts, you can fully control the Unreal Editor from any device with a browser.
Step 8. Stopping Remote Control
To end the session:
Open the Remote Control Unreal Editor dropdown
Click Stop Remote Control
This will stop streaming and close the active browser session.
Use Cases
Remote Unreal Editor access without manual server setup
Cloud-based development, debugging, or iteration
Real-time editor presentations and walkthroughs
Multi-device access to your editor from anywhere
Allow teammates or clients to review content remotely
Troubleshooting
Issue | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
Browser doesn’t open | “Automatically Open Browser” unchecked | Enable the checkbox or open URL manually |
Remote control stops | Network timeout or manual stop | Re-enable Allow Remote Control |
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