Limitations with Streaming
This does not work with any streaming service. This uses VNC, which is usually used for screen sharing. Your computer will think that you are sharing video, and the copyright protection will be triggered, causing a blank screen.
If you aren’t using it for that, you will probably love it because it works great otherwise.
I bought it specifically for my media center (computer with streaming service) so I am disappointed.
I wish the developer would point this out so I didn’t waste my money.
If you aren’t using it for that, you will probably love it because it works great otherwise.
I bought it specifically for my media center (computer with streaming service) so I am disappointed.
I wish the developer would point this out so I didn’t waste my money.
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Doesn’t work and they don’t provide support anymore
Doesn’t work with 2019 MacBook Pro. Development stopped over a year ago and they don’t reply to support tickets.
Response from developer
Hi! We reply to every support request we receive. Perhaps your request was sent to the wrong address? Please contact us at support@edovia.com and we'll be able to assist you. Have a great day!
Use it everyday with home theater Mac Mini
I can’t believe I bought this app in 2009. Great for controlling a home theater computer. Had a problem a couple years ago (forgetting the password if it couldn’t connect on the first try), let the developer know, and it was fixed immediately in the next update.
My only request would be a super-extra dark grey-on-black mode that is nearly invisible in a dark room / theater. The red and black theme is super cool but still a little distracting to leave on all the time during movies.
Thanks for a great app!
My only request would be a super-extra dark grey-on-black mode that is nearly invisible in a dark room / theater. The red and black theme is super cool but still a little distracting to leave on all the time during movies.
Thanks for a great app!
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No gestures
Even after you are turning off my gesture settings on my iPad and Mac, I cannot get the gestures to work on my Mac.
Apple Pencil support is a joke. Tap tap tap... for a single click action.
Apple Pencil support is a joke. Tap tap tap... for a single click action.
Nice app
A little confusing for me to get installed right, but works well.
Response from developer
Hi! Like you mentioned to us this morning in our support system, it seems like you were able to find the cause (Yay!!) of the problem on the Mac side so would you mind updating your review? Many thanks!
Fantastic app!
I love the app. My only qualm is that I think it’s a little bit of a missed opportunity not having a few buttons for things like Mute, or Sleep, for example. It looks like this aims to work as a remote, so these things would go a long way.
Currently using Alfred to mute and sleep the Mac; it’d be nice not to need both apps to do such a small task.
Currently using Alfred to mute and sleep the Mac; it’d be nice not to need both apps to do such a small task.
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Such a great tool
Tools like this make it easier and easier to use an iPad for all the presentation, productivity and mockup needs a pro needs to bridge the workflow for iOS to Mac and back again.
No Software Required - Gold!
Runs nativity on macOS. It finds the computer on the local network, asks for credentials, and lets your control it. It’s super useful at home but it is gold for IT support.
Great for presentations
I find this utility app very useful for controlling Keynote and PowerPoint presentations. Great work guys!
Cool. Better than my mouse
Super easy to connect and great response. No lag so far. Using my iPad, this is easier with better control than the wireless mouse and keyboard. I haven't tried all of the key extra control keys in the app, but the touchpad is great, catching and dragging items is easier than with my mouse.
People, take your issues to support!
Thanks for a great, free, app.
People, take your issues to support!
Thanks for a great, free, app.
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Themes Removed?
Pls return theme options back as they were offered once. It only makes paying customers more apprehensive about 'updating' or continuing further business.
Best of class, in a saturated field
There are too many wireless trackpad/keyboard apps. This is the best. It works exactly the way it should without installing any software on your Mac. (You can even adjust the cursor sensitivity and change the scrolling direction from within the app!)
To be perfect, I would ask for the following minor improvements:
1. Add support for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus screen resolutions so the app better makes use of these screens.
2. Dismiss the “Authenticating” popup faster (after locking with the app open, then unlocking, you can actually control the cursor and keyboard before the popup is gone. I’d rather this dialogue be turned into a dropdown info bar, like the “Connected to Computer” bar.
3. If possible, maintain a persistent connection using a background service so “Authentication” is not necessary after locking/unlocking or switching apps.
Excellent App, worth every penny!
To be perfect, I would ask for the following minor improvements:
1. Add support for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus screen resolutions so the app better makes use of these screens.
2. Dismiss the “Authenticating” popup faster (after locking with the app open, then unlocking, you can actually control the cursor and keyboard before the popup is gone. I’d rather this dialogue be turned into a dropdown info bar, like the “Connected to Computer” bar.
3. If possible, maintain a persistent connection using a background service so “Authentication” is not necessary after locking/unlocking or switching apps.
Excellent App, worth every penny!
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A few things missing
I'm happy to see this app finally get an update. I use it quite a bit. It's the best option I have found that doesn't require a third party app on the computer side. Unfortunately we are losing key functionality with this update.
As another reviewer posted, we definitely need the full screen trackpad functionality back. The keyboard needs to minimize down to just the special keys as it did before. A second tap on the top bar keyboard tab would be the most obvious way to achieve this. Also the themes aren't working properly. Theme changes won't stick and the light theme isn't consistent and is buggy.
As another reviewer posted, we definitely need the full screen trackpad functionality back. The keyboard needs to minimize down to just the special keys as it did before. A second tap on the top bar keyboard tab would be the most obvious way to achieve this. Also the themes aren't working properly. Theme changes won't stick and the light theme isn't consistent and is buggy.
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One of my Fav Apps! Use it everyday.
Where are all the latest reviews? I've been using this app for over a couple of years now. I steam from a laptop on to my HD TV screen. Yes, I use Roku of course too. But something's, like online classes etc I need my laptop for. This app makes it simple, simple, simple to control my closed laptop. So I can control the tv screen. Love. I'm really loving the new look today too!
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This WAS great, but keyboard support went away
Okay, what I want to do is have a Mac Mini I watch TV on, and not bother having a keyboard. I want to control my Mac Mini sometimes using TouchPad, doing mouse and clicking effects but also typing passwords when installing software. I *want* to be able to type on a Bluetooth keyboard with my iPad, and have the text show on the Mac Mini that’s being controlled. This used to work, I think, but now it does not, due to some new issues with iOS. I don’t appreciate having barriers erected between what I want to do with my iPad and Mac, at every turn.
Please bring back Bluetooth keyboard-through-controlled Mac support, or bring it to us if it wasn’t with us in iOS 6.x. Then you will get 5 stars again.
Please bring back Bluetooth keyboard-through-controlled Mac support, or bring it to us if it wasn’t with us in iOS 6.x. Then you will get 5 stars again.
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Great for my Mac mini TV setup
I've been using this app for years to control the Mac mini that runs our entertainment system. It's installed on evereyone's iPhone, iPod touch or iPad, so it's always handy and connects quickly to the mini.
Special keys like Escape, Command, Shift, Control and cursor arrows are always on screen. The keyboard can be visible or hidden. (One wish: bigger target for keyboard button on an iPhone screen)
I also use the app to control an old iMac we use in the bedroom, and TouchPad easily switches between the systems. Having dropped our cable subscription several years ago, this app is indispensable.
Special keys like Escape, Command, Shift, Control and cursor arrows are always on screen. The keyboard can be visible or hidden. (One wish: bigger target for keyboard button on an iPhone screen)
I also use the app to control an old iMac we use in the bedroom, and TouchPad easily switches between the systems. Having dropped our cable subscription several years ago, this app is indispensable.
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Saved my life!
I run huge sessions in ProTools on my MacBook Pro - I used to use a bluetooth mouse and keyboard, but it eats up so much CPU my sessions kept overloading, with all the plugins I run. finally, my bluetooth stopped working altogether. Rather than bring my Mac in, I decided to find a new solution - lo and behold, TouchPad! Now I can run huge sessions with my MBP in clamshell mode, hooked up to my TV, without overloading my system! Bluetooth never worked too well to begin with.
The feature I'm waiting for (and would happily help design) is the ability to download custom keymaps or skins, much like the ones they have preloaded for for iTunes, Front Row, Boxee. etc. This way, I could use my iPad as a keyboard-focus command module for ProTools, making my workflow that much faster, and more visually organized!
Altogether an amazing app that works flawlessly for me, on both my iPhone and iPad, running Mountain Lion. The people complaining need to understand that when a new OS version rolls out, it's up to the user to wait to upgrade until they're sure all their software will be compatible. In other words, if you update and the app doesn't work, give it a day for the devs to get everything updated, or send an e-mail letting them know, rather than giving a bad review to what is an excellent application.
The feature I'm waiting for (and would happily help design) is the ability to download custom keymaps or skins, much like the ones they have preloaded for for iTunes, Front Row, Boxee. etc. This way, I could use my iPad as a keyboard-focus command module for ProTools, making my workflow that much faster, and more visually organized!
Altogether an amazing app that works flawlessly for me, on both my iPhone and iPad, running Mountain Lion. The people complaining need to understand that when a new OS version rolls out, it's up to the user to wait to upgrade until they're sure all their software will be compatible. In other words, if you update and the app doesn't work, give it a day for the devs to get everything updated, or send an e-mail letting them know, rather than giving a bad review to what is an excellent application.
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Best lightweight remote control
Without the need for any extra applications, helpers, or system daemons, TouchPad has been my primary remote control for years. Just start up screen sharing on your mac, connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch...and that's it. Connections are remembered, and can automatically re-connect whenever you open the app (perfect for the mac I'm using as a home theatre system).
It does seem to crash rather often when switching applications quickly; my guess is that the VNC re-connection is a bit flaky, but it's otherwise pretty reliable. Oh, and on the iPhone, the keyboard button at the top left is really hard to hit. It would make much more sense to move it to the bottom bar, which is where the keyboard appears anyway - streamlining the UI to a single bottom bar would be appreciated.
It does seem to crash rather often when switching applications quickly; my guess is that the VNC re-connection is a bit flaky, but it's otherwise pretty reliable. Oh, and on the iPhone, the keyboard button at the top left is really hard to hit. It would make much more sense to move it to the bottom bar, which is where the keyboard appears anyway - streamlining the UI to a single bottom bar would be appreciated.
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Amazing app
This makes everything easier.
This is the best app, I have a PC and I control it with with my iPad 3. With gestures it makes the pc feel a little bit like a Mac which is amazing.
It is better then a mouse, and keyboard with the voice dictation. This app is a peak at the future of how people use their computers. After I finish my degree I really hope I can work on products or technology improving upon this.
Just remember there're things you have to do your computer before you start using this app so just go to the help screen to figure out what you have to do. You have to download a program for it to work on PC. It's easier If you have a Mac (I had to try it on my wife's MacBook Pro) you just have to go to settings and fix it there.
I really like the fact that they went the extra mile to make the connection password-protected since you are in a sense allowing something to take complete control of your computer.
This is the best app, I have a PC and I control it with with my iPad 3. With gestures it makes the pc feel a little bit like a Mac which is amazing.
It is better then a mouse, and keyboard with the voice dictation. This app is a peak at the future of how people use their computers. After I finish my degree I really hope I can work on products or technology improving upon this.
Just remember there're things you have to do your computer before you start using this app so just go to the help screen to figure out what you have to do. You have to download a program for it to work on PC. It's easier If you have a Mac (I had to try it on my wife's MacBook Pro) you just have to go to settings and fix it there.
I really like the fact that they went the extra mile to make the connection password-protected since you are in a sense allowing something to take complete control of your computer.
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Documentation is spotty
For everyone who is having issues with connection, make sure you log in with the FULL user name when connecting to Lion. For example, with Snow Leopard and before, you would have the Full User name of Bob Barker, and a short name of bobbarker (no spaces all lowercase). With Lion, the short name is not valid when connecting as a Macintosh Login, you would want to use the Full Name, with spaces and capitalization. Also, verify in Remote Management that the user you are trying to connect to has access or that All users is selected.
Hey Edovia.. how's about you work on your documentation and support?
No game show hosts were harmed in the typing of this review. Review done on my MBP, using the app to type.
Hey Edovia.. how's about you work on your documentation and support?
No game show hosts were harmed in the typing of this review. Review done on my MBP, using the app to type.
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