EQ (versions 17 and older) is a desktop product so to use it on a tablet such as an iPad, iPhone, Android device or or similar tablet you need a remote connection to a PC desktop or a server.
EQ Flex (version 18 and newer) is a cloud based product which provides web browser and mobile device access as standard. If you have EQ Flex you do not need the alternative ways to connect to desktops that are contained in this article. Read more in How to login to EQ Flex.
An exception would be a combined laptop/tablet device that can be used as a laptop or detached to run in tablet mode (running a standalone copy of EQ would work, running with shared data over WiFi would not meet the system requirements). See the requirements for running EQ on desktop PCs or via remote desktop servers
This article covers:
Connecting to standard desktop PCs
Connecting to a server (Terminal Services)
Connecting to standard desktop PCs
To use a standard Windows desktop computer you will need a screen sharing remote control application. A few examples are LogMeIn, Teamviewer or Chrome Remote Desktop and there are many other options. You install their remote application on a desktop PC and it runs in the background ready for a remote connection from another connected device (another computer, tablet or even phone). Ensure that the computer you want to control is left switched on and does not go into any power saving mode. Many of these providers have their own application for mobile use.
Be aware that using a remote control application will simulate you using this computer, so a user sitting at the same computer would not be able to use it at the same time.
Connecting to a server (Terminal Services & EQ Hosted Servers)
If you use a terminal server (including if your EQ licence is a Hosted EQ) you can use a dedicated application on your tablet/phone from Microsoft called Remote Desktop Connection. Direct links for the application is below (or search on the app stores) and you will need to configure the app with your server address and server logon details (in a similar way as when you first accessed your server via your Windows PC).
MS Windows App Mobile on the Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/windows-app-mobile/id714464092?platform=ipad
(Windows App Mobile is being rolled out by Microsoft to replace RD Client (below) during 2024).
MS Remote Desktop Connection on the Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/microsoft-remote-desktop/id714464092#?platform=ipad
MS Remote Desktop Connection on the Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.rdc.android&hl=en_GB
When using a device over a 3G/4G network be aware that your data usage could become significant so please check your data tariff.
Please note EQ Software is not responsible for third party software, and cannot provide support for your choice of remote desktop application.