These are the Android emulators for PC and Mac I recommend in 2026

We talk a lot about emulating PC experiences on our phones, but what about putting phones on PC? Let's look at the best Android emulators.
Liliputing

scrcpy 3.0 adds a virtual Android display to your Windows, Mac or Linux PC

Scrcpy is a free and open source utility that lets you mirror the display of an Android device on a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer so that you can interact with your mobile apps on your laptop or ...
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Yes, you can turn your old iPad into a dedicated PC monitor

This free and open-source app lets you use any device as an extended PC monitor for macOS, Windows, or Linux. Here's how to ...

How to use Phone as a Speaker for PC

You can use a phone as a speaker and microphone for a Windows 11/10 PC with a free app called AudioRelay. Learn how to set it up!
Road to VR

Google Launches First-party ‘PC Connect’ Virtual Desktop App for PC Productivity & Gaming on Android XR

Google is rolling out a beta version of PC Connect, a free first-party virtual desktop app for Android XR. With the app, users can stream content from their Windows PC. Desktop apps work, of course, ...