Remote

Michael Johnston · **Remote** - July 13th, 2008, 10:37 PM #1

Rumors that Apple would release a remote application had been going around since before the App Store went online, but we weren't exactly sure what to expect from an iTunes remote. A simple "WiFi Apple Remote" may have worked, but Apple's solution provides so much more in terms of functionality and ease of use.

The approach Apple took with an iTunes Remote application was spot on. Instead of a six-button remote, Apple built Remote to look and behave just as the iPod app does. When you open the app, you're asked to pair it with an iTunes library. Your iPhone will show up under "Devices" in iTunes, and selecting it will prompt you for the 4-digit pin which your iPhone is currently displaying. After everything is authenticated, your entire iTunes library literally appears on your iPhone. You can search by Artist, Album, Playlist, and more. Essentially, it's the iPod app plus search.

Remote is extremely easy to use and everything plays through the source device (i.e., iTunes on your computer). You can scrub through, change tracks, play, and pause. You can even use Remote with an Apple TV, which instantly makes your Apple TV 1000x easier to use and navigate. Again, you can search and control content living on the Apple TV just as you can while interfacing with an iTunes library. Additionally, whenever you're prompted to enter a password or search through YouTube or the Music Store, a keyboard and search field appear on your iPhone for quick text entry. If you have an AirPort Express or an AppleTV, you can also control remote speakers from the app.

Overall, this app totally rocks and is a definite must-have. The few bugs I've found will likely be addressed soon via software update, so I'm not counting freezes and errors as part of my rating.

Pros:

Control your iTunes Library from anywhere you have WiFi

Remote Speakers

Apple TV Support

Easy Setup

Great Interface

Cons:

Lyrics aren't displayed

Views don't change for each device

Cost: Free

xxx · July 14th, 2008, 07:32 AM #2

ahhh, what a great app. Love it! In my top 5 so far!

WatersWest · July 14th, 2008, 03:24 PM #3

I could see using this to control my stereo while I'm on the treadmill. I look forward to trying this out. Thanks!

TDB · July 14th, 2008, 07:50 PM #4

Love this app. Works very well and is fun to use. Worked flawlessly on my Mac but took a few tries to get it to work on my PC, it would just ignore the security code. I just told iTunes to forget all remotes (Preferences --> Advanced) and restarted and everything worked.

My only wish so far, and I won't hold my my breath for this one, but I'd love the ability to set up some sort of ad-hock network between iTunes and the Remote app at work since we don't have Wi-fi there. Overall, I highly recommend this app as well as the majority of people reviewing it on the app store. Now if Apple wants to make a iChat, MMS, ToDo, voice dialing etc client, I'll be the first in the virtual line at my app store.

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Michael Johnston This is my fricken site, durrrr Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 2,694 Thanks: 11 Thanked 45 Times in 40 Posts	Remote - July 13th, 2008, 10:37 PM #1
	<script language="JavaScript" src="http://adserver1.backbeatmedia.com/servlet/ajrotator/13894/222/viewJScript?pool=13886&type=3158&pos=20&zone=5000"></script> Rumors that Apple would release a remote application had been going around since before the App Store went online, but we weren't exactly sure what to expect from an iTunes remote. A simple "WiFi Apple Remote" may have worked, but Apple's solution provides so much more in terms of functionality and ease of use. The approach Apple took with an iTunes Remote application was spot on. Instead of a six-button remote, Apple built Remote to look and behave just as the iPod app does. When you open the app, you're asked to pair it with an iTunes library. Your iPhone will show up under "Devices" in iTunes, and selecting it will prompt you for the 4-digit pin which your iPhone is currently displaying. After everything is authenticated, your entire iTunes library literally appears on your iPhone. You can search by Artist, Album, Playlist, and more. Essentially, it's the iPod app plus search. Remote is extremely easy to use and everything plays through the source device (i.e., iTunes on your computer). You can scrub through, change tracks, play, and pause. You can even use Remote with an Apple TV, which instantly makes your Apple TV 1000x easier to use and navigate. Again, you can search and control content living on the Apple TV just as you can while interfacing with an iTunes library. Additionally, whenever you're prompted to enter a password or search through YouTube or the Music Store, a keyboard and search field appear on your iPhone for quick text entry. If you have an AirPort Express or an AppleTV, you can also control remote speakers from the app. Overall, this app totally rocks and is a definite must-have. The few bugs I've found will likely be addressed soon via software update, so I'm not counting freezes and errors as part of my rating. Pros: Control your iTunes Library from anywhere you have WiFi Remote Speakers Apple TV Support Easy Setup Great Interface Cons: Lyrics aren't displayed Views don't change for each device Cost: Free __________________ About my iPhone: iPhone & Color: White 32GB iPhone 3GS iPhone Version: Whatever the latest is because I'm crazy like that. Computer & OS: 15" Unibody MacBook Pro + OS X Leopard 10.5 AIM: iPhoneAlley twitter: MichaelJohnston

xxx Rocks the Board Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North East Posts: 352 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	July 14th, 2008, 07:32 AM #2
	ahhh, what a great app. Love it! In my top 5 so far!

WatersWest Rocks the Board Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 361 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	July 14th, 2008, 03:24 PM #3
	I could see using this to control my stereo while I'm on the treadmill. I look forward to trying this out. Thanks!

TDB New Recruit Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	July 14th, 2008, 07:50 PM #4
	Love this app. Works very well and is fun to use. Worked flawlessly on my Mac but took a few tries to get it to work on my PC, it would just ignore the security code. I just told iTunes to forget all remotes (Preferences --> Advanced) and restarted and everything worked. My only wish so far, and I won't hold my my breath for this one, but I'd love the ability to set up some sort of ad-hock network between iTunes and the Remote app at work since we don't have Wi-fi there. Overall, I highly recommend this app as well as the majority of people reviewing it on the app store. Now if Apple wants to make a iChat, MMS, ToDo, voice dialing etc client, I'll be the first in the virtual line at my app store.