Remote in a drawer
Point, scroll, and talk from that same remote.
Your remote puts the next Mac move in your hand.
Use a Siri Remote or a supported Xiaomi remote as a pointer, scroll ring, and voice button for your Mac.
v0.2.3 beta · Apple silicon · macOS 13+
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Sound familiar?
AI is working. Why are you still hovering over the keyboard?
You have the next idea. You reach forward to type it. A diff appears. You reach again to scroll, then again to approve. Remoter puts those small, repeated moves in one hand.
Keep your attention on the work in front of you.
Before and after
Four familiar frictions.
Hands stuck at the desk
Hold the remote and change how you sit or stand.
A mouse on the sofa
Play, change volume, and mute from your seat.
Copy, paste, then wait
Select text, hold the mic, and ask for a rewrite.
Picture your next session
One remote. Several rooms.
Say the next idea
The thought arrives. You say it.
Hold the side button. Apple Speech stays on your Mac. You can switch to WhisperKit, a local Ollama model, Apple Intelligence on macOS 15, or a cloud account you choose.
On-device Apple Speech requires macOS microphone permission. Switch engines anytime.
Turn the ring. Read more.
Your workspace
The plan starts with your goal.
Break the work into clear steps.
Review the part that matters.
Circle the clickpad ring to scroll; stop to read.
Read at your pace
A long diff. One small thumb movement.
Trace the clickpad ring to scroll. Pause on the line you want to read. Use the preset’s accept or reject shortcut after you have reviewed the change.
On stage
Present the next slide. Then point.
Move through a deck, point at a control, and scroll the page you are showing.
From the sofa
Play, volume, and mute in one hand.
With a Mac on the TV, skip, change volume, and mute without finding a mouse.
YOUR APPS. REAL TASKS.
What will you do next?
Choose an app. See how voice and a few buttons fit your work.
Fix a bug
Say your request
Fix the login error and add a regression test.
On your remote
Hold the configured voice button, then release.
In your app
Codex prepares a code change for you to review.
Review a change
Say your request
Explain this diff and flag anything risky.
On your remote
Scroll the ring to review. Use your assigned approval shortcut.
In your app
Read the diff, then approve or request a revision.
Keep a task moving
Say your request
Now add an empty state to this screen.
On your remote
Focus the input, dictate, then send with your assigned button.
In your app
Continue the same task without returning to the keyboard.
Understand a failure
Say your request
Explain this test failure and suggest a fix.
On your remote
Hold the configured voice button, then release.
In your app
Claude explains the cause and a possible next step.
Review a patch
Say your request
Check this patch for edge cases.
On your remote
Scroll the ring to review. Use your assigned approval shortcut.
In your app
Review the proposal before running or accepting it.
Refine your idea
Say your request
Make this solution simpler and explain the tradeoff.
On your remote
Focus the input, dictate, then send with your assigned button.
In your app
Ask a follow-up in the conversation you already opened.
Get a first draft
Say your request
Draft a short update for my team about this launch.
On your remote
Hold the configured voice button, then release.
In your app
ChatGPT turns your spoken brief into a draft.
Ask a better follow-up
Say your request
Give me three examples for the second point.
On your remote
Focus the input, dictate, then send with your assigned button.
In your app
Extend the answer with the detail you need.
Read at your pace
You want to
Read the answer already on screen.
On your remote
Circle the clickpad ring; stop at the part you need.
In your app
Move through a long answer without reaching for a mouse.
Summarize your notes
Say your request
Summarize these pasted notes into five action items.
On your remote
Hold the configured voice button, then release.
In your app
Gemini summarizes the content you provided.
Compare options
Say your request
Compare these two ideas by effort and impact.
On your remote
Focus the input, dictate, then send with your assigned button.
In your app
Get a comparison to help you decide.
Polish a draft
Say your request
Rewrite this paragraph in a warmer, shorter style.
On your remote
Focus the input, dictate, then send with your assigned button.
In your app
Review a revised draft inside Gemini.
Read documentation
You want to
Read the documentation already open.
On your remote
Circle the clickpad ring; stop at the part you need.
In your app
Pause at the example or reference you need.
Switch references
You want to
Move between your open reference tabs.
On your remote
Use your assigned next-tab and previous-tab buttons.
In your app
Keep your references within reach.
Write without typing
Say your request
Dictate into a focused search or text field.
On your remote
Hold the configured voice button, then release.
In your app
Your configured dictation inserts text; you choose when to send.
Workflow examples after configuring voice and app shortcuts. Remoter sends input; your app handles the task. Review before approving. Assigned profiles can follow the frontmost app, such as Safari, Keynote, Spotify, VS Code, Finder, or YouTube.
In this beta
What this beta adds.
Local Ollama
Open an app, draft, or rewrite selected text while Ollama is running.
Rewrite a selection
Select text, hold the mic, and say how it should change.
Four remotes in the app
Siri Remote Gen 3, Siri Remote Gen 1, Xiaomi Remote 2 Pro, and Xiaomi Remote Standard.
A Sequoia-style window
Inset groups, a translucent sidebar, and light or dark mode.
Local models need Ollama running on your Mac. Apple Intelligence needs macOS 15. Cloud engines use your account and may cost money. The downloadable beta on this page is v0.2.3.
KNOW YOUR BUTTONS
A place for every action.
Built-in Claude app profile: tap, hold, or double-tap to send the shortcuts below.
These are the built-in Claude profile bindings, not universal Mac defaults. Activate the matching profile. The general mode starts without custom shortcut bindings. App versions may use different shortcuts.
Remoter includes built-in profiles for your apps and lets you map any custom shortcut.
- Siri Remote Gen 3
- Siri Remote Gen 1
- Xiaomi Remote 2 Pro
- Xiaomi Remote Standard
Clickpad center
TapMouse click
HoldSticky drag; press again to drop
Double-tapDouble click
Ring up
TapPrevious prompt↑
HoldStop generation⌘.
Double-tapNot assigned
Ring down
TapNext prompt↓
HoldFocus input⌘L
Double-tapNot assigned
Ring left
TapReject / cancelEsc
HoldPrevious surface⌘⌥←
Double-tapNot assigned
Ring right
TapAccept & run⌘↵
HoldNext surface⌘⌥→
Double-tapNot assigned
TV button
TapCommand palette⌘K
HoldNew chat⌘⇧O
Double-tapNot assigned
Play / pause
TapToggle terminal⌘J
HoldToggle diff⌘⇧D
Double-tapNot assigned
Volume +
TapZoom in⌘+
HoldVolume up
Double-tapActual size⌘0
Volume −
TapZoom out⌘−
HoldVolume down
Double-tapNew chat⌘⇧O
Mute
TapToggle sidebar⌘B
HoldMute audio
Double-tapToggle diff⌘⇧D
Side voice button
TapToggle dictation
HoldPush to talk
Double-tapNot assigned
Back
TapNot assigned
HoldNot assigned
Double-tapNot assigned
Power
TapNot assigned
HoldNot assigned
Double-tapNot assigned
Make it yours. You can change each button and each press in Remoter, and use a different profile for every app.
Voice requires a configured dictation mode and microphone permission. The remote triggers recording; the selected Mac microphone captures your voice.
Quick onboarding
From remote to ready.
Start with button control and your Mac’s microphone. Add the advanced remote microphone only if you need it.
Download and open
Unzip the app, move it to Applications, then open Remoter and follow System Check.
Pair and allow
Pair in Mac Bluetooth settings. Allow Accessibility and Input Monitoring when requested.
Choose your buttons
Apply a coding preset. Focus a test window, try scrolling, then check one shortcut.
Hold Back and Volume Up together near your Mac for about 5 seconds, then select the remote in Bluetooth settings.
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.
Preparing to launch
A remote you know. A new way to work.
The app price excludes the Siri Remote. If you already own a compatible remote, reuse it. Otherwise, budget for hardware separately.
AI services and API usage are separate and may cost extra.
Planned one-time app price
$19 USD
Sales are not open yet. Try the current beta while the launch is being prepared.
v0.2.3 beta · Apple silicon · macOS 13+
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Direct download · App-only ZIP · 7.5 MB
The $19 price is planned, not a current offer. Trial, license, refund and update terms will be confirmed before sales open.
Full Setup
Full Setup adds a system audio plug-in and an administrator-level capture service. Read the setup and privacy details before installing it.
Setup instructionsFull Setup · .pkgA few things before you start.
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?
Apple Speech and a local Ollama model stay on the Mac. WhisperKit runs on Apple silicon after you download it. Apple Intelligence uses Apple’s tools on macOS 15. Gemini and OpenAI send data to the provider you choose and may cost money.
Do I need the advanced microphone setup?
No, to try buttons, scrolling and voice through your Mac microphone. Only choose Full Setup if you need audio from the Siri Remote itself and can meet its requirements.
Can I buy Remoter now?
Not yet. The current beta can be downloaded here. The planned app price is $19 once; commercial terms will be announced 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 microphone depend on the model.
Already have another controller?
See which setup fits your habits, hardware and budget.
Put the next move in your hand.
Try one workflow with the remote you already have.
v0.2.3 beta · Apple silicon · macOS 13+
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