rowmote-helper ☆
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Description:
Control system with Rowmote Pro remote control
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 4.2.5@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @rowmote  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: remote control utility ios macos
Install: brew install --cask rowmote-helper
About:
Rowmote Helper is a background utility that enables seamless remote control of macOS applications using the Rowmote Pro iOS app. It acts as a bridge, allowing your iPhone or iPad to control media playback, presentation slides, and other app functions over Wi-Fi. This tool is essential for users who want to transform their iOS device into a powerful universal remote for their Mac.
Key Features:
  • Seamless Wi-Fi discovery and connection between iOS device and Mac
  • Supports keyboard input, trackpad control, and media playback commands
  • Works with a wide range of applications including Keynote, iTunes, and VLC
  • Runs unobtrusively in the background without a dedicated interface
Use Cases:
  • Controlling media playback on a Mac from an iOS device
  • Advancing presentation slides during a meeting or conference
  • Using an iPad as a wireless keyboard and trackpad for a Mac
Alternatives:
  • Remote Mouse – Similar functionality but with a different UI and app ecosystem
  • Unified Remote – Offers more customization and remote types but can be more complex to set up
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 1:02pm 4.2.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 21414756
Dec 26, 2022 9:04pm 4.2.5 0 VERSION_BUMP c1b2358e
Oct 25, 2022 11:05pm 4.2.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 5d87d31f
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