TeamViewer Primary Use Case

CY
Freelancer at Freelance

Screen sharing and taking control of the remote computer environment to fix things were the basic use cases.

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JD
Director of IT at Chester County Intermediate Unit

We use TeamViewer for support, controlling our ~2,500 end-user computers and our ~60 servers.  Our environment is primarily macOS, with about 95% of end-users on Macs, but our servers split between Windows and macOS.  We also have some digital signage devices that run Linux, and we use TeamViewer to control them as well.

We ran TeamViewer concurrently with LogMeIn for about year as we evaluated TeamViewer as a replacement.  TeamViewer's superior remote quality (especially in low-bandwidth situations) and ease of mass deployment, combined with LogMeIn's serious and longstanding bugs led us to recently discontinue LogMeIn in favor of TeamViewer.

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Darshan Makhecha - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr Sales Engineer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

In my personal use case, I connected my system with the computer diagnostic center. There were some software updates and there were some temp file issues that I dealt with and I would troubleshoot using TeamViewer.

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March 2024
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Sanjay Patankar - PeerSpot reviewer
General Manager at Godrej Infotech Ltd.

It's a remote access solution. We use it for conferences, meetings, and communication. 

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RM
Owner at Sensible Solutions Inc.

My primary use case for TeamViewer is all of my remote support. I use it throughout the organization for remotely supporting my accounting customers. I have a number of clients who use different ERP systems that I support and I use TeamViewer to connect to their computers, resolve issues, do work after hours, and provide remote training, etc. 

I don't use a lot of any of their managed alerts or any of that kind of thing cause I'm on the intersection between IT and finance. But I'm definitely using it quite frequently, and I'm using it to generate billing as well through the TeamViewer logs.

I don't deviate a lot from the very standard usage. It's along the lines of, "Oh, a client is phoning." I answer the phone, connect to them remotely, resolve their issue, document what I did, and on I go. We don't use a lot of the sophisticated features of TeamViewer. We do programming, data repair, development, and troubleshooting, but as far as TeamViewer goes, we don't get fancy with it. We just want to make sure that we serve the client and then get paid for it.

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SD
IT Director at a healthcare company with 51-200 employees

The use case is mainly PC and laptop support for our internal staff, where TeamViewer is distributed locally through Group Policy.  Occasionally, we will use it to assist clients having trouble with our services, and in those cases, we will send them a customized linked invitation through TeamViewer.

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DW
Network Administrator at Parksite

We use it for remote access to other machines. That was the main reason why we bought it. It is for our help desk and support guys to access remote users' machines.

Our users have it on their laptops. We can also do a bit of remote support for Apple devices, but it is basically a screen share. You can just see their screen. You can't manipulate anything, but you can see what they are looking at on their screens. Therefore, it's mostly for laptops, desktop machines, and the PC environment.

It is mostly for the regular support, for anybody who is having issues with a machine.

I use the solution quite a bit. I love it.

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Kotayba Bouzian - PeerSpot reviewer
Founder, VP at Digital Age Blog

We are a digital marketing agency. If we need access to something in the Business Manager or in a Google Ad account, we can guide the client to do it, or we can control the screen from where we are to create something on the Business Manager or to edit something.

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FF
Technical Support for Commercial Theater Division at a media company with 51-200 employees

We are in the commercial cinema theater business, like movies. We have things like simulators, advertising in commercial theaters all over the world. They sometimes have technical issues. So, we connect to see what is going on.

We use TeamViewer on computers, like laptops and servers. We also have tablets, but only one or two. Whereas, we have like 1,000 Windows Servers.

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JU
CFO/COO at swyMed Incorporated

We use TeamViewer's infrastructure. We have TeamViewer host clients running on devices, some wired in offices, some connected to WiFi or even cellular, and we use it to get quick access to the devices for technical support.

The other use case, which is a little bit weird, is that all of our clients are in healthcare so they are very particular about who gets into their network and who has access to their network. What we've found is that when a client has our company's software on one of the servers in their network, sometimes they don't want to give us access to their network to maintain our software. So whenever they have a problem with our software, we open a TeamViewer session from a desktop inside their network to our tech support group, and that person gives us access to the server so that we can maintain our software.

Again, that use case is a technical-support-type application, but it's a little bit different than us managing our own devices in the field. It is a tool that allows us to access our devices on somebody else's network under their supervision, without needing our own unfettered access. It makes it easier for IT security to approve us and it makes it easier for the client to get us in, particularly in circumstances where there's some urgency around that.

The vast majority of our users use TeamViewer on Windows machines. Some are desktops, some are tablets, and the latter range from a Surface Pro to a more substantial, military-ruggedized type of tablet.

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JM
Application Engineer at AirTies

The primary use case is getting access to various test machines from one location.

AirTies makes smart WiFi technology which end up in people's homes. I set it up in a house with WiFi devices. We test our Extenders and gateways with a bunch of clients using TeamViewer. I can access the clients to view the data being collected or what's connecting to wired ports. I do this locally, and sometimes, I access the home office in Istanbul.

It is used on a mix of Mac and Windows machines. Even though we have Android and iOS devices to test for WiFi devices, we haven't put TeamViewer on them yet.

We have a lot of IOT devices, but we haven't used TeamViewer that much manage them or get to them. While I'm open to it, I'm not sure of the roadmap for the rest of the QA team.

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TB
GIS Developer at a transportation company with 11-50 employees

We use it for interacting with other employees. They'll have TeamViewer, but they're working from home in another state. We link up our computers and, that way, it's almost like we're sitting next to each other. We can see what the other is doing on his computer.

We do use the technical support mode sometimes, which is the same thing as collaboration. You just log in to somebody's computer and fix that computer remotely.

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Mohammad Yasin - PeerSpot reviewer
IT and Procurement Executive at iris communications

TeamViewer is used to access computers remotely. I used it to fix computers if customers have technical issues. For example, if software or printers are not working correctly. Additionally, I can give demonstrations to customers on how to operate any application.

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MK
Penetration tester at KNBS (Kenya National Bureau of Statistics)

We primarily use the solution for remote access for foreign Windows devices.

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Juan Pr - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Professional at NTT Security

This solution has been really useful when doing product installations and needing assistance. I am able to give remote access to the person assisting me and they can view my operating system. 

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MohammedThousif Ansari - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Lead at Tata Communications Ltd

TeamViewer is useful for accessing data and systems remotely. Using this application, I can access other computers using an ID number that I provide to the users whose laptop I would like to access.

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CB
Maintenance Supervisor at Atlanta Metropolitan State College

We're using TeamViewer at the college to be able to remote in. My boss and I are the two main users. We've used it to remote into our desktops so we can monitor the HVAC program at the college, access control, etc. Plus, if we need to grab files, or something, off of our personal computers at work, we can.

My boss and I both have TeamVeamer installed on PCs at the campus. We have the app on our mobile phones. I have it on my personal laptop at home along with my tablet at home.

We remote into PCs at the campus, and one of those PCs is used as a server.

We are using the latest version. We are using TeamViewer 15. I think we started on version 13.

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EV
SAP manager at Ankutsan

TeamViewer allows the capture of the screens of the colleagues on the network.

For example, when the user works with his screen for a process and encounters a problem, he informs us or reaches out on WhatsApp. We get control of his screen and try to understand the problem and then try to solve the problem.

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MartinPotgieter - PeerSpot reviewer
Services Manager at Bytes Systems Integration

TeamViewer can be used for remote accessing computer systems.

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Stavros Tsakmakas - PeerSpot reviewer
Junior Middle Office Officer at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees

Basically, the solution is being used in order for the IT department to assist me in any problem I have with my computer. It’s for them to have remote access.

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YJ
Global Partner Service Practice at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

I use TeamViewer for technical support remotely. 

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VamsiKrishna2 - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Trainee at Eidiko

We primarily use the solution for remote access. We have been using TeamViewer for gaining access to the other systems.

TeamViewer can be used for gaining access to another system. By having the remote ID of their system we can completely access their system from TeamViewer. Mostly we have been using it for that purpose only.

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LP
Founding Member at QPG, Ltd. Co.

The primary use case is remote support.

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Chinthaka Kannangara - PeerSpot reviewer
Network System Engineer at VSIS

We primarily use the solution for getting remote desktop connectivity and file sharing. We can access the remote desktop or remote laptop by entering the unique ID from the remote device.

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GS
Chief Building Inspector at a government with 201-500 employees

I mostly use it for remote access to my three computers. I also use it for a pilot when I'm speaking to my inspectors out in the field.

It is a subscription, so we have the latest version.

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Abhay Yashwantrao - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at Searphic Management

TeamViewer allows administrators to access computers remotely. 

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JamesYa - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Solutions Architect at Cloud4C Services

TeamViewer is used by support teams to connect to the end-user, where you are able to take over the PC for troubleshooting for support purpose.

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DO
Managing Director with 51-200 employees

We use TeamViewer for remote access and it can be used for meetings.

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NT
IT Support Team Leader at CEVA Logistics

I use TeamViewer for remote support, connecting to PCs, and transferring files.

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Pol-Balaguer - PeerSpot reviewer
VS at Netplay Inc

This is a remote access tool. Usually, we just use it for our support team, to help them support our customers.

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TA
Windows Server Administrator

It allows us to access some of our remote sites, especially if we're having internal issues such as a VPN tunnel dropped from site-to-site. We can still connect to the local machines at the different offices as long as we still have an internet connection, and we can log in and troubleshoot networking issues remotely.

TeamViewer is installed specifically on our desktop machines. We do also use some laptops that are on Windows 10, and there are a couple of Mac OS X machines we've used to remotely connect.

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LB
Manager

The technical support team assists with TeamViewer and performs repairs and installations remotely.

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Alexandru Volosencu - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Test Engineer at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Most of the time, I use TeamViewer. There was some remote work to be done at the time.

We use TeamViewer for remote access. The login uses a key to gain remote control of someone else's desktop.

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Anoop-Kumar - PeerSpot reviewer
Video conferencing Admin at Akshara Enterprises India Pvt Ltd

We primarily use the solution for remote access.

I used it mostly for Cisco remote support activities.

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Gourav Suri - PeerSpot reviewer
Architect Lead at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees

We primarily use the solution for remote access. It's for sharing the desktop with some other user. If I were to remotely access someone's machine, then I would use TeamViewer.

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SM
IT Supervisor at a financial services firm with 1-10 employees

I use TeamViewer for remote desktop support to resolve issues and queries. For example, when I, in Johannesburg, get a ticket from somebody in Cape Town, I will use TeamViewer to connect to their computer remotely.

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HB
Software Engineer at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees

We use TeamViewer for remotely managing desktops. If a user is facing difficulties or has some technical problems we can easily connect to their system to troubleshoot the issue for a resolution. There is no need to attend to their location.

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DP
IT Support Executive at a healthcare company with 51-200 employees

TeamViewer is for desktop support. It's for giving remote support to users. If I was a member of tech support, for example, I could access your desktop remotely to see your screen, keyboard and mouse. I'd be able to access it from anywhere in the world and I can control it just as if I was sitting in front of your system.

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KK
ITFlow at It Support

I use TeamViewer to enter someone else's computer and solve an issue they have with something. For example, desktop to desktop viewing.

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JM
Executive Director at netCorps

IT help desk support for nonprofit organization of 200 computers. We purchased the product pre-installed with the TV in unattended access mode. We also use it for ad hoc remote support of individuals, primarily using TeamViewer QS.

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MM
Regional Manager at AKC Enterprise Ltd

We use TeamViewer mainly to access other employees' computers to install software and to help them with some minor difficulties they have. 

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FA
Sr. System & Network Engineer at a manufacturing company with 501-1,000 employees

We use mainly use TeamViewer for our staff. We provide the laptop to our company and they work remotely sometimes from home or travel abroad. If they face any issues with their laptop application, such as Outlook, we can connect remotely and resolve the problem.

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YA
Network Engineer at Saudi Customs

We use TeamViewer because sometimes our Cisco switches get disconnected on the remote side, and we connect to someone that has TeamViewer that is able to connect us again. He does it through his mobile laptop and gets connected back to the switch.

I use TeamViewer for personal and business use.

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TS
Sponsorship at World Vision Zimbabwe

We use this product primarily for remote technical support and software upgrades. We have quite a number of computers in the field which would be costly to facilitate transportation to a service location.

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WK
Head of Information Security at K2 Baseline Sdn Bhd

We use TeamViewer for remote technical support.

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GS
Project Manager at SOLUZIONE SRL

I mainly use TeamViewer for support.

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KY
ROV Technical Superintendent at a energy/utilities company with 1-10 employees

I am using it more for meetings with my colleagues who happen to be at another worksite. I am using the meeting functionality more often now, compared to the remote-control functionality which I used more often previously.

I use it on a Windows PC.

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it_user723996 - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate General Counsel at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees

I use it to train remote employees on the database and to troubleshoot their computer for them

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Teodora Naydenova - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of Repair Sector at a tech services company with 201-500 employees

We use TeamViewer to offer remote help to customers and colleagues. 

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US
Senior Manager, Information Technology at a university with 201-500 employees

We are using TeamViewer to support our users. It is used for technical support.

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Benny Sumitro - PeerSpot reviewer
GM Technical Management at PT. DATACOMM DIANGRAHA

We use TeamViewer to do remote troubleshooting with our technology provider.

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KR
Unemployed

It is generally used for remote control for remote support.

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Shaamil Ashraff - PeerSpot reviewer
Architect - Database Administration at Mitra Innovation

I use TeamViewer for remote access to other systems. If somebody needs help and I don't have direct connectivity to their external systems, they will start a TeamViewer session to allow me to access their system. I provide my technical expertise over those systems by directly accessing them through TeamViewer.

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AM
Works

I wanted something which I could use to control other computers over the internet, and then I found TeamViewer, and it worked great. I can control any customer's PC right from my computer with ease.

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AN
System Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees

I use TeamViewer to connect to other workstations, Mac, or PC without a VPN connection. You connect to your client or TeamViewer by a give access code, ID, and password. I can connect to clients and resolve problems on their workstations. I can remote connect to a mobile phone or tablet.

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AC
Works

Accessing unattended servers, Mac, Linux, Windows, Raspberry.

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CE
IT Network Engineer at a maritime company with 201-500 employees

TeamViewer is used for remote intervention by IT. We have five engineers that are using the solution.

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AS
Account Manager, Cybersecurity at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

We use TeamViewer for our help desk to manage and troubleshoot remotely.

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Buyer's Guide
TeamViewer
March 2024
Learn what your peers think about TeamViewer. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: March 2024.
768,415 professionals have used our research since 2012.