$1.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 2, 2013
  • June 21, 2020

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Transform your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch into a wireless keyboard and trackpad for your Raspberry Pi. Control your device remotely over a network for browsing, media control, and even programming.

βœ“Wireless keyboard and trackpad control
βœ“Send keystrokes and mouse events
βœ“Network connectivity (TCP/IP)
βœ“Ideal for living room or office use
βœ“Conserves Raspberry Pi USB ports
βœ“Cost-effective alternative to hardware
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What's New in Remote Pi

1.3

June 21, 2020

- Support for iOS 13, light and dark modes.

User reviews

Works well

Works well. Using to control RetroPie from phone. Would appreciate ability to increase size of the activation icon for the special characters (it's difficult to press the small icon in upper left corner) and also ability to rescale those special characters when activated (primarily the arrow keys). Thanks for app.
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Works fine

Installed the driver, per the directions. Installed this app.

Configured the iOS app and it connects right away after restarting the iOS app. Had to watch the video on his webpage to understand how the mouse events are supported

Would like to see some gestures support so that mouse scroll events could be transferred up to allow easier web page browsing
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Where has this app been my whole life?

Oh, it’s super old? Well at any rate I’m glad I found it, better late than never. It even works with RetroPie so I can fully access my Pi from emulation station or the desktop without anything other than my phone. Well worth $2.

Don't download this

The remotepi program that runs on the Raspberry Pi side has not been updated in many years and only supports armhf, which makes it useless for most of us. So, I'm out $2.

Not all Pis work

Must be armhf, will not work with arm64

User experience

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Reported Bugs

15 issues

Driver only supports armhf, not arm64

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Keystrokes not sent

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Cannot detect Raspberry Pi

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Mouse clicks not working

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App crashes on configuration menu

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Special character icons too small and difficult to press

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Arrow keys difficult to use

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Cannot get iPad Pro 11 to use mouse correctly

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Screen taps not working

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iPhone wouldn't connect at all

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Cannot connect to RetroPie

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Remotepi program not updated

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Cannot download raspberrypi binary

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Mouse control is terrible

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Cannot add a connection without crashing

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Requested Features

9 requests

Increase size of special character activation icon

Feature

Rescale special characters (arrow keys)

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Gesture support for scrolling

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Add function keys to extended keyboard

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Add password login security

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Adjust touchpad speed/sensitivity

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Send each character as typed

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Bluetooth connectivity option

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Improved keyboard interface

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FAQ

What does this app do?

This application allows you to use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch as a wireless keyboard and trackpad for your Raspberry Pi. It sends keystrokes and mouse events over a network connection, enabling remote control of your Raspberry Pi.

How do I set up the app with my Raspberry Pi?

First, download the app on your iOS device. Then, download and install the necessary driver for your Raspberry Pi from http://remotepi.io. Finally, run the application and connect to your Raspberry Pi using its hostname or IP address.

What are the benefits of using this app?

The app offers simplicity and is a cost-effective alternative to purchasing wireless hardware keyboards and trackpads. It also helps conserve your Raspberry Pi's USB ports, especially when using wired network connections.

What can I use this app for with my Raspberry Pi?

You can use this app for a variety of tasks, including browsing, emailing, text editing, drawing, controlling media players, and performing any action you would normally do with a traditional keyboard and mouse, including programming.

Is this app compatible with all Raspberry Pi models?

The description mentions its use with Raspberry Pi Model B and implies general compatibility with Raspberry Pi computers. It's recommended to check the official website for specific compatibility details.