Before you can wake your PC "hot" for AnyDesk, you need to verify five critical things. If any of these fail, WoL will not work.
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| Method | How it works | |--------|--------------| | | VPN into your home/office router → send WoL packet to target computer → then use AnyDesk | | Port forwarding + WoL tool | Forward UDP port 7 or 9 to the broadcast address (⚠️ insecure, not recommended) | | Raspberry Pi / old PC | Keep a low-power device always on → use it to send WoL packet when you connect via AnyDesk/SSH | | Smart plug + BIOS | Remotely turn on the PC's power supply (not true WoL, but works) | | TeamViewer (alternative) | Has true cloud WoL (host wakes another host on same network via TeamViewer servers) | wake on lan anydesk hot
If you want a Wake on LAN AnyDesk Hot setup that works from a beach in Bali using your phone’s hotspot, use one of these methods.
Uses other AnyDesk IDs on your local network to wake the PC. Custom: Allows you to specify a specific "wake-up" device. How to Wake Your PC Before you can wake your PC "hot" for
For years, remote desktop tools like AnyDesk have been excellent at a PC that is already awake. But what if you could turn that cold, sleeping PC into a "Hot" (ready-to-connect) machine with a single click?
Troubleshooting: Why is My AnyDesk "Wake on LAN" Not Working? | Method | How it works | |--------|--------------|
Here’s how it works:
The motherboard and network interface card (NIC) must support the WoL standard. Step-by-Step Setup Guide 1. BIOS/UEFI Configuration
If your remote PC and current client are on the same local network (e.g., you’re in another room of the same building), AnyDesk has a native WoL feature: