Remote Mouse & Keyboard turns your iPhone or iPad into a precision trackpad, full keyboard, and media controller for macOS and Windows. Sit back on the couch, run presentations from across the room, or automate workflows from any corner of the studio.
How do I control my Mac or PC from the couch?
Remote Mouse & Keyboard pairs your iPhone/iPad with Mac or Windows over Wi-Fi, giving you a full trackpad, keyboard, media keys, Siri voice control, and custom macros in under two minutes. No dongles, no line-of-sight, just install the free helper app and connect on the same network.
Built for home theaters, classrooms, and performers, the app has been downloaded more than 2,000,000 times since 2013—and it keeps everyday Mac mini and PC setups effortless to control.
Key Features
- Remote Mouse and Keyboard
- Media Controls for popular apps and websites
- Live view of your computer screen
- System Commands: shut down, restart, sleep, etc.
- Launch and Quit apps
- Control Sound Output / Screen Mirroring (Mac only)
- Use Siri to control your computer
Advanced Automations
Perfect for
- Home theater setups with Mac mini, Windows HTPC, or living-room laptops.
- Musicians and presenters who need stage-side control over scores, DAWs, or slides.
- Accessibility workflows that require large on-screen buttons and voice commands.
Quick Setup
- Install the free Remote Helper app from https://rs.ltd/get.
- Make sure your computer and iPhone/iPad share the same Wi-Fi network (or iPhone hotspot).
- Pair once and reconnect instantly whenever you launch the app.
Answers to Common Questions
- Does it work without internet? Yes—any shared Wi-Fi or personal hotspot keeps devices talking locally, no cloud required.
- Can I wake my computer remotely? Use the Wake on LAN toggle inside the app (supported on most modern Macs and PCs).
- Is there haptic feedback? The iPhone/iPad provides haptics for clicks, and the app mirrors your desktop cursor with minimal latency.
- Accessibility support? Large-button layouts, dark mode, and Siri Shortcuts make it friendly for low-vision or hands-free control.
SECURITY
The app uses standard security measures like HTTPS to communicate and only works on your local network. Whenever an unknown device tries to establish a connection with your computer, the app presents a dialog for you to choose to allow or deny it.
Requirements
- Mac with macOS 10.10 or newer
- PC with Windows 7 SP1 or newer
- Latest helper app (available at https://rs.ltd/get)
- Shared network connection (WiFi or Personal Hotspot), see https://rs.ltd/connect