Remote Buddy
Control apps, web videos and more on your Mac with your iPhone, Siri Remote and other rem.
Remote Buddy is a macOS application that turns an iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Siri Remote, Apple Remote, or other Bluetooth and infrared remotes into a remote control for a Mac. It solves the problem of navigating media, applications, and system functions from a distance, making it useful for home theater setups, presentations, or any scenario where direct keyboard and mouse access is inconvenient.
The software includes tailored support for over 100 Mac apps and more than 1,000 built-in actions. Key capabilities include a customizable menu system for app switching, volume control, and file browsing; web video playback control in Safari, Chrome, and Edge; a trackpad and virtual keyboard mode; screen mirroring to iOS devices and Apple TV; and the ability to send IR commands via a compatible transmitter. It also supports desktop actions for Mission Control and Spaces, audio output switching, and Wake-on-LAN.
Remote Buddy is designed for Mac users who want to control their computer from a handheld device or remote. It is available as a paid license, with a trial version offered for evaluation. The companion apps for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV are free to download.
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