Remote Buddy

Remote Buddy is a super handy tool that helps you control your media apps, but it doesn’t stop there! You can tweak it to work with other utilities too. This little app hangs out in your status bar and lets you change how your remote control works, plus you can add new actions. Pretty cool, right?

Getting Started with Remote Buddy

To kick things off, you'll need to install the Candelair driver first. Once that’s done, just pair your Apple Remote with your Mac. It sounds tricky, but don’t worry! Remote Buddy has a Setup Wizard that walks you through everything in a simple way.

Customizing Your Remote Control

Once your remote is connected, all you have to do is customize how it behaves using the Remote Buddy Preferences window. You can quickly set specific actions for each button on the remote based on what application you’re using. Want to navigate folders or eject disks? No problem! You can even switch between AirPlay speakers in iTunes with just a click!

Control from Anywhere

The best part? Remote Buddy comes with an AJAX Remote function that lets you control your Mac using your iPhone or iPod Touch—how neat is that? Just grab Safari on any device and you're ready to roll! You can check out the list of all supported applications on their website.

The Perfect Tool for Mac Control

If you're looking for a way to control your Mac from far away, then Remote Buddy is definitely worth checking out. You can remap controller buttons and trigger actions specific to whatever app you're using at the moment. Plus, if you've got an iOS device, you can use its touchscreen to take control of your computer!