remote-buddy ☆

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Description:
Control apps and web videos from your phone

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.7.2@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @remotebuddy | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: remote-control ios macos utility presentation media

Install: brew install --cask remote-buddy

About:
Remote Buddy is a comprehensive remote control solution that transforms your iPhone or iPad into a versatile input device for your Mac. It allows you to control applications, presentations, media playback, and even web videos directly from your mobile device. Its main value is providing a unified, customizable interface to interact with your computer from anywhere in the room.

Key Features:

Virtual input devices (trackpad, keyboard, game controller)
Application-specific control interfaces (Mappers)
Web video control for browser playback
Customizable interface builder
Support for multiple devices and profiles

Use Cases:

Controlling media playback on a Mac from the couch
Navigating presentations (Keynote, PowerPoint) during a speech
Using iPhone as a mouse and keyboard for a Mac mini or Apple TV
Playing browser games with touch controls

Alternatives:

Unified Remote – Cross-platform (Windows/Linux) alternative with a focus on file system and system control.
TouchOSC – More focused on audio/visual DJ and music production control rather than general OS navigation.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 1:02pm	2.7.2	0	VERSION_BUMP	3b595662
Aug 11, 2025 4:37pm	2.7.2	0	VERSION_BUMP	08c95354