The invention discloses a remote control method and device of equipment. The remote control method and device are used for improving transmission modes of images so as to improve the display effect of the images. The method includes the steps that trigger of remote control operation is received; a connection request message is broadcast according to trigger of the remote control operation; connection response messages sent by multiple sets of equipment are received, and the connection response messages contain information related to distance; the shortest distance is selected from the multiple pieces of information related to distance, and the equipment corresponding to the shortest distance is determined; a remote control command is generated according to trigger of the remote control operation; connection with the determined equipment is established, and the remote control command is sent to the determined equipment.