# A Remote

> iPhone remote control for Mac and Apple TV, controlling media playback. (iPhone/iPad app by Mattia Confalonieri.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-remote/id487708729 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mattia Confalonieri](https://appshunter.io/developer/477412001)
- Category: Utilities, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.30/5 from 660 App Store ratings · 337 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.1 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-02-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-remote/id487708729/reviews.md

## What is A Remote?

ATTENZIONE PER FAR FUNZIONARE CORRETTAMENTE L'APPLICAZIONE BISOGNA ALZARE IL VOLUME DELL'IPHONE AL MASSIMO DOPO AVER INSERITO IL JACK.

ATTENZIONE: richiede hardware aggiuntivo in vendita separatamente. 

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A Remote trasformerà il vostro dispositivo in un vero e proprio telecomando per il vostro Mac e la vostra AppleTV. 
Nel caso che il vostro iphone e la vostra apple tv o il vostro mac non fossero sulla stessa rete wifi così da poter usare remote.
Compatibile con qualsiasi Mac dotato di porta infrarossi come iMac, MacBook, MacBook Pro e AppleTv di nuova e vecchia generazione.
Potrete comodamente comandare a distanza iTunes, DVDPlayer e qualsiasi altro software pilotabile dal telecomando originale

## Key features

- Control Mac and Apple TV
- Remote control for iTunes
- Remote control for DVDPlayer
- Control other compatible software
- Infrared port compatibility

## Recent user reviews (10 of 337)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-remote/id487708729/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App Store only

*2026-07-12, version 3.3.4*

No iTunes

### 1/5 — App payante

*2025-11-29*

G est écrit gratuit mais impossible de l utiliser sans payer fuyez

### 1/5 — Spam

*2025-04-15, version 3.3.4*

How come apple passed this app to the store?!…

### 1/5 — Malisima

*2025-01-29, version 3.3.4*

Es solo un bucle para compras

### 1/5 — Scam

*2024-11-17*

I didn't read the reviews like an idiot. Not even the first time I've done it. Why is this still on the app store 🤦‍♀️

### 1/5 — DO NOT DOWNLOAD IT DOESNT WORK

*2024-10-07*

Stupid app doesn’t work it’s a scam good work Apple! Allow any more of these types of apps you are just asking for everyone to change to Samsung

### 1/5 — Just another sham remote app.

*2024-05-16*

The minute one attempts to click on any “button” on the “remote” app, they will immediately be confronted with a pop up message stating that the app will not work unless you select “BUY IT” 

The creators of this scam app need to find a beach run into the water and never stop running with their backs to the shore.

### 1/5 — Finger Weg

*2024-04-20*

Geht gar nicht, Werbung, Vollversion kaufen, etc.

### 1/5 — Lixooooo

*2023-12-07*

Não funciona

### 1/5 — Not even worth 1 star

*2023-11-27*

Just take the l whoever designed this app

## Frequently asked questions about A Remote

### What does this app do?

This application transforms your iPhone into a remote control for your Mac and Apple TV. It allows you to control media playback for software like iTunes and DVDPlayer, as well as any other application controllable by the original remote.

### What hardware is required?

The application requires additional hardware, which is sold separately. You will also need to ensure your iPhone and your Mac or Apple TV are on the same Wi-Fi network for the remote functionality to work.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

It is compatible with any Mac equipped with an infrared port, including iMac, MacBook, and MacBook Pro models. It also supports both new and old generations of Apple TV.

### How do I ensure the app works correctly?

To ensure the application functions correctly, you must raise the iPhone's volume to the maximum after inserting the jack. It's also crucial that your iPhone and your Mac or Apple TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

### Can I control any software on my Mac?

You can control iTunes, DVDPlayer, and any other software that is controllable by the original remote control. Compatibility with other software depends on whether they support remote control functionality.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.3.4 — 2021-01-15

• Bugfixing

### 3.3.3 — 2020-09-28

• Bugfixing

### 3.3.2 — 2017-11-22

•bugfix

### 3.3.1 — 2017-11-10

• Bugfix

### 3.3 — 2017-02-17

Bugfix

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All apps by Mattia Confalonieri: https://appshunter.io/developer/477412001

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