Use cases
ThinRemote works for anything that runs Linux or macOS, from an ARMv5 industrial controller to a Kubernetes node. The common thread across every scenario below is the same: the device dials out over TLS, nothing listens on it, and you reach whatever the device can reach (its terminal, its files, a local web panel, a service on its LAN) without opening ports, running a VPN, or sending a technician on site.
This section groups the most common deployment scenarios in two families:
IoT & Embedded
- Kiosks and digital signage
- Industrial PLCs and automation
- Vending and self-service machines
- Retail POS terminals
- Edge gateways (Node-RED, ML inference)
- EV charging and smart meters