Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro

This app does just about everything I could want (and if you can think of something it doesn’t do, chances are the developer is already thinking of how to implement it). It’s absolutely essential for remote media server control from your phone or tablet. I’ve tried several apps and this one does the most and does it best. The interface can be a little complex to navigate at first, but it’s worth taking the time to learn and read the documentation before getting frustrated, because chances are you’ll be able to get it to what you want and more. There were some minor quirks to get a couple things fully working with a Windows OS (namely that for running applications, it only seems to detect standard shortcuts that exist in the start menu and had trouble running odd ones with command line arguments, but the workaround was trivial once I figured that out) but once it’s set up, it works great, and the developer is constantly working to make improvements and iron out bugs, and is very responsive to questions and suggestions. Highly recommended.

This app does just about everything I could want (and if you can think of something it doesn’t do, chances are the developer is already thinking of how to implement it). It’s absolutely essential for remote media server control from your phone or tablet. I’ve tried several apps and this one does the most and does it best. The interface can be a little complex to navigate at first, but it’s worth taking the time to learn and read the documentation before getting frustrated, because chances are you’ll be able to get it to what you want and more. There were some minor quirks to get a couple things fully working with a Windows OS (namely that for running applications, it only seems to detect standard shortcuts that exist in the start menu and had trouble running odd ones with command line arguments, but the workaround was trivial once I figured that out) but once it’s set up, it works great, and the developer is constantly working to make improvements and iron out bugs, and is very responsive to questions and suggestions. Highly recommended.

This app does just about everything I could want (and if you can think of something it doesn’t do, chances are the developer is already thinking of how to implement it). It’s absolutely essential for remote media server control from your phone or tablet. I’ve tried several apps and this one does the most and does it best. The interface can be a little complex to navigate at first, but it’s worth taking the time to learn and read the documentation before getting frustrated, because chances are you’ll be able to get it to what you want and more. There were some minor quirks to get a couple things fully working with a Windows OS (namely that for running applications, it only seems to detect standard shortcuts that exist in the start menu and had trouble running odd ones with command line arguments, but the workaround was trivial once I figured that out) but once it’s set up, it works great, and the developer is constantly working to make improvements and iron out bugs, and is very responsive to questions and suggestions. Highly recommended.

This app does just about everything I could want (and if you can think of something it doesn’t do, chances are the developer is already thinking of how to implement it). It’s absolutely essential for remote media server control from your phone or tablet. I’ve tried several apps and this one does the most and does it best. The interface can be a little complex to navigate at first, but it’s worth taking the time to learn and read the documentation before getting frustrated, because chances are you’ll be able to get it to what you want and more. There were some minor quirks to get a couple things fully working with a Windows OS (namely that for running applications, it only seems to detect standard shortcuts that exist in the start menu and had trouble running odd ones with command line arguments, but the workaround was trivial once I figured that out) but once it’s set up, it works great, and the developer is constantly working to make improvements and iron out bugs, and is very responsive to questions and suggestions. Highly recommended.

It has been almost a decade since I first got Remote Pro and I cannot imagine my electronic life without it. This app is far more than just a tv remote, I use it to open and close apps, switch to an app, and see the screen when I am not in the same room with the desktop; among other things. I have multiple Apple devices and not all of the are compatible with the universal control feature that Apple is now offering. I don’t feel the need to upgrade for the sake of bragging rights or to get something from Apple that I already have with Remote•Pro. It works on my iPad Pro so I can see the entire screen and move around in comfort, it works seamlessly with my Apple Watch so I can, for instance, be cooking, pause whatever is playing, and take the call. Sure, I could do exactly the same with my phone but that is exactly the point, I can have the phone in one place, the desktop doing something, and take a call without changing the screen with the cookbook to anything else on my iPad because they are all connected and perform all the functions of Remote•Pro seamlessly.Years ago, I have forgotten how many, I had a problem and, before I knew it, I had an email from Evgeny Cherpak discussing the issue and (AFAIK) it was fixed soon after because it has never happened again. All I can say is that I hope Mr. Cherpak keeps making a version that supports Intel Macs for a long time to come.