Live Screen Monitoring - See a PC in Real Time From Your Browser
Wolfeye Editorial Team • Last updated: 22 September 2025

Yes – Wolfeye lets you view a computer’s live screen from any browser (PC or phone). Install the agent on the Windows device, sign in to the Wolfeye web dashboard, and click **Live Screen** to watch in real time or enable recording. Use this on company-owned devices with notice and short data retention. Start with the free trial and 9‑minute setup video below.
Product Overview • Remote Desktop (Live Screen) • 9‑minute Tutorial (EN) • Home
Contents
- What is Live Screen Monitoring?
- How it works (in 90 seconds)
- Step-by-step: View a PC Live From Your Browser
- Short video demo
- Best practices (privacy, security, performance)
- Use cases & tips
- Compliance & transparency resources
- FAQ
- Further reading
What is Live Screen Monitoring?
Live screen monitoring lets you watch a user’s Windows desktop in real time via a web browser – without remote-controlling it. Wolfeye’s agent streams the screen securely to your dashboard, so you can check productivity or coach teammates without joining a call or asking for screenshots.
Learn more: PC Monitoring Software (overview) • Screen Monitoring Software • Best Live Screen Monitoring Software Compared
How it works (in 90 seconds)
1) Install the Wolfeye agent on the target Windows PC. Please make sure to put the installation folder into the antivirus exception list. 2) Click **Share Screen** to start streaming. And then click the **Stealth Mode** button. 3) From any browser, open the Wolfeye dashboard. 4) Optionally enable continuous recording for later review.
Key links: Free trial (password: wolfeye) • 9‑minute setup video • Remote Desktop (browser-based)
Step-by-step: View a PC Live From Your Browser
Step 1: Download Wolfeye
Go to the product page and download the installer (3‑day free trial). Learn more
Step 2: Install on the Windows PC you need to monitor
Run the installer. Keep defaults unless your IT policy requires a custom path. Learn more
Step 3: Sign in to the Wolfeye dashboard
From any browser (PC or phone), open the live screen URL link that the software shows. Learn more
Step 4: Start Live Screen
Click **Share Screen** to watch the desktop in real time. Learn more
Step 5: Optionally enable recording
Turn on continuous screen recording so you can review later. To enable that feature you need to write an email to kontakt@wolfeye.de. Remember to set a short retention policy. Learn more
Step 6: Stop or pause streaming
To stop streaming just open the software on the target computer or write us an E-mail. Learn more
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Best practices (privacy, security, performance)
- Use on company-owned devices with clear policy. Avoid personal BYOD where possible.
- Limit who can watch live streams; enable role-based access.
- Set short default retention (e.g., 3-7 days) for recordings; extend only for investigations.
- Respect local laws (EU/UK GDPR; US state notice laws). Provide an on-page notice linking to your policy.
Use cases & tips
- Team coaching: watch a short segment and give targeted feedback.
- Incident review: enable recording on sensitive systems for a limited window.
- Compliance audits: sample sessions to confirm process adherence.
- Parent/guardian use: supervise a child’s PC in real time.
- IT support: observe user steps without taking control.
Compliance & transparency resources
Authoritative guidance: UK ICO: Monitoring workers (2023) • GDPR legal text • New York electronic-monitoring notice law • Connecticut §31‑48d
FAQ
Can I watch the live screen from my phone?
Yes. Open the web dashboard in your mobile browser (or on any other device with a browser) and watch the live remote screens. Live streaming works on modern mobile browsers. Remote Desktop (browser-based)
Do users see a notification?
Your policy should specify notice depending on your legal and HR guidance. Some jurisdictions require prior notice to employees. Wolfeye Software will not notify any user and will run in stealth mode. Remote Desktop (browser-based)
Does live screen affect performance?
No. Remote Desktop (browser-based)
Can I record 24/7?
Yes. Remote Desktop (browser-based)
Is remote control included?
Wolfeye focuses on view-only live screen. Remote Desktop (browser-based)
Further reading
- Home — What is Wolfeye? — https://www.wolfeye.de/
- Remote Desktop (US) — https://www.wolfeye.de/remote-desktop-us/
- Screen Monitoring Software (US) — https://www.wolfeye.de/screen-monitoring-software-us/
- Tutorial (EN) — https://www.wolfeye.de/tutorial-us/
- Live Screen Monitoring — Software Compared — https://www.wolfeye.de/the-best-live-screen-monitoring-software-compared-en/
- Do US companies need to disclose monitoring? — https://www.wolfeye.de/do-companies-in-the-us-need-to-disclose-that-they-track-a-computer-en/