File Explorer & Player turns your iPhone or iPad into a wireless flash drive for Mac and Apple TV. Manage large media libraries, mirror folders, and watch movies or listen to music without copying files back and forth.
Key Features
- Stream 4K video and lossless audio directly from your Mac to iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV.
- Browse photos, PDFs, and Office documents stored on your desktop—no USB cable required.
- Two-way transfers that let you copy files between Mac and iOS, or keep them offline for travel.
- Mount your iOS device as a network drive on macOS or Windows using WebDAV.
- Personal Hotspot mode lets you create a private network on the go and stay connected without Wi-Fi.
Use Cases
- Carry entire project folders, sheet music, or movie collections on your iPad.
- Stream lectures or playlists during rehearsals without draining Mac battery.
- Share documents in meetings by pairing an iPhone hotspot with your laptop.
Streamlined Setup
- Install the free Remote Helper app from https://rs.ltd/get.
- Connect your iPhone/iPad and Mac to the same Wi-Fi—or activate Personal Hotspot.
- Launch File Explorer & Player to discover and sync Mac folders instantly.
Requirements
- iPhone or iPad running iOS 13 or later
- Mac with macOS 10.10 or newer
- Latest Remote Helper app
- Shared network connection (Wi-Fi or Personal Hotspot), see https://rs.ltd/connect