Control‎ vs Rimote

The simplest and fastest way to control media playback, volume, and more on your Mac. Control connects directly over your local network, so you never have to install or run a companion app. 【NEW】Control any app, video, or website with Keyboard controls. Re-arrange your keypad and add the commands (and shortcuts!) that are useful to you. Additionally, Control always supports system-level volume controls and *direct* playback controls for the following apps: • TV.app • Music.app • QuickTime Player • VLC • IINA • mpv • Spotify • Safari (experimental) No subscriptions, no payments, no ads, no tracking. Control is privacy-first and doesn't collect any data. It connects directly across your local network, so your information never even touches the internet. Need more Control? Send a request anytime. I'd love to make the app as useful as possible. Note: Control’s connection to your Mac is managed via built-in macOS permissions. Once accepted, Control will work forever with no additional setup. It requires being on the same network and enabling Remote Access. Some VPN clients may interfere, depending on settings. Powered by AppleScript.

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.