Try the Remoter beta on your Mac.
Download the app-only ZIP, pair a supported remote and test one configured action. Start voice input with your Mac microphone.
v0.2.3 beta · Apple silicon · macOS 13+
Direct download · App-only ZIP · 7.5 MB
Remote not included
Voice uses your Mac microphone
Planned launch price: $19 for the app, one time. Sales are not open. Remote hardware and AI fees are separate.
The $19 price is planned, not a current offer. Trial, license, refund and update terms will be confirmed before sales open.
Check your setup before you download.
- Your Mac
- The included v0.2.3 download is for Apple silicon Macs running macOS 13 or later. There is no Intel download here.
- Your remote
- Start with Siri Remote Gen 3 (USB-C). The app also lists Gen 1, Xiaomi Remote 2 Pro, and Xiaomi Remote Standard.
- Your voice mode
- App-only uses the Mac microphone. Remote audio requires Full Setup, Apple’s PacketLogger and extra permissions. Availability depends on your setup.
Quick onboarding
Set up your first workflow.
Start with button control and your Mac’s microphone. Add the advanced remote microphone only if you need it.
Download and open
Unzip the download, move Remoter to Applications, then open the app.
Pair and allow
Pair in Mac Bluetooth settings. Grant Accessibility and Input Monitoring.
Choose your buttons
Open Buttons to choose a remote button and assign its action. Test the mapping in the active app.
Hold Back and Volume Up together near your Mac for about 5 seconds, then select the remote in Bluetooth settings.
Do I need the advanced microphone setup?
No for buttons, scrolling and voice through the Mac microphone. Full Setup is only for remote audio, if your setup meets its additional requirements.
Full Setup adds a system audio plug-in and an administrator-level capture service. Read the setup and privacy details before installing it.
A few things before you start.
What changes when I install Full Setup?
It adds the virtual microphone and a privileged capture service. Remote audio also needs Apple’s PacketLogger and additional permissions. Start with app-only if you just want control and your Mac microphone.
Is Remoter hardware or software?
Remoter is a Mac app. It maps Siri Remote Gen 3, Gen 1, Xiaomi Remote 2 Pro, or Xiaomi Remote Standard to pointer movement, scrolling and shortcuts. The remote is not included.
Does the remote replace my keyboard?
Keep your keyboard for detailed edits. Remoter gives you another way to prompt, navigate and trigger frequent actions while reviewing work.
Can I still use it with Apple TV?
Yes, by pairing it back to Apple TV. It controls the device it is paired with; switching is not simultaneous. Follow Apple’s pairing instructions.
Apple pairing guideDoes my voice leave the Mac?
Voice processing depends on your engine and settings. Local options include Apple Speech, WhisperKit and Ollama. Cloud providers such as Gemini and OpenAI send data to the service you choose and may charge fees.
Do I need the advanced microphone setup?
No for buttons, scrolling and voice through the Mac microphone. Full Setup is only for remote audio, if your setup meets its additional requirements.
Can I buy Remoter now?
Not yet. You can download the current beta here. The planned app price is $19 once; license, refund and update terms will be confirmed before sales open.
What about other remotes?
The app menu lists Siri Remote Gen 3, Siri Remote Gen 1, Xiaomi Remote 2 Pro and Xiaomi Remote Standard. Gen 3 is the documented setup. Touch ring and audio capabilities depend on the model.