# Rimote: Mac Remote Control — Control a Mac From Your Phone

> iPhone remote control for Mac, operating over local Wi-Fi. (iPhone/iPad app by Farhaj Shahid.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rimote-mac-remote-control/id6779406773 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Farhaj Shahid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871447740)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-17
- Data updated: 2026-07-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rimote-mac-remote-control/id6779406773/reviews.md

## What is Rimote?

Rimote turns your iPhone into a beautifully simple remote for your Mac. Sleep it, lock it, control volume and playback, and click through slides, all from across the room.

No cloud. No account. No setup headache. Rimote talks to your Mac directly over your own Wi-Fi network, so your commands never leave home.

CONTROL YOUR MAC
• Sleep or lock the screen with one tap
• Volume up, down, and mute
• Play / pause, next, and previous track
• Screen brightness up and down
• Arrow keys and select: perfect for Presentations
• Enter / Return: approve AI agent workflows without walking back to your desk
• Restart or shut down (with confirmation)

DESIGNED TO DISAPPEAR
A pure-black, single-screen remote with big, tactile controls. No clutter, no menus to learn. Open it and it just works.

PAIR IN UNDER A MINUTE
1. Install the free Rimote companion app on your Mac (rimote.app/download).
2. Open Rimote on your iPhone and pick your Mac.
3. Enter the 4-digit code shown on your Mac. Done.

Pair as many Macs as you like and switch between them in a tap.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
Rimote works entirely on your local Wi-Fi network. There are no accounts, no servers, no analytics, and nothing is ever sent to the internet. Each connection is secured with a unique key that only your paired devices know.

REQUIREMENTS
• A Mac running macOS 13 or later, with the free Rimote companion app installed.
• Both devices on the same Wi-Fi network.

Note: Some workplace and campus networks block device-to-device connections. If your Mac doesn't appear, you can connect by typing its IP address, or use a personal hotspot.

## Key features

- Sleep and lock Mac screen
- Volume and media control
- Presentation navigation
- Screen brightness adjustment
- Direct Wi-Fi connection
- No account or cloud needed


## Frequently asked questions about Rimote

### How do I set up Rimote?

Install the free Rimote companion app on your Mac from rimote.app/download. Then, open Rimote on your iPhone, select your Mac, and enter the 4-digit code displayed on your Mac. Both devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network.

### What Mac features can I control with Rimote?

You can sleep or lock the screen, adjust volume, control media playback (play/pause, next/previous), change screen brightness, use arrow keys and select for presentations, press Enter/Return, and initiate restart or shutdown with confirmation.

### Does Rimote require an internet connection?

No, Rimote operates entirely on your local Wi-Fi network. It does not use the cloud, requires no accounts, and sends no data to the internet, ensuring your commands stay private.

### What are the requirements to use Rimote?

You need a Mac running macOS 13 or later with the free Rimote companion app installed. Your iPhone and Mac must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

### Can I control multiple Macs with Rimote?

Yes, you can pair as many Macs as you like with Rimote and switch between them easily with a single tap on your iPhone.

### Is Rimote safe to use?

Rimote is designed for privacy and security. It works locally over Wi-Fi, has no accounts or servers, and secures each connection with a unique key known only to your paired devices.

### What if my Mac doesn't appear on the network?

If your Mac doesn't appear, it might be due to network restrictions (common on workplace or campus networks). You can try connecting by typing your Mac's IP address or by using a personal hotspot.

### Does Rimote have ads?

No, Rimote is completely ad-free. It is a free application designed to provide a clean and uninterrupted user experience.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-07-20

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-17

No release notes.

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