Control your Mac or Windows PC remotely

Remote Helper for Mac and Windows securely connects your computer to our iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS apps.

Apps that work with Remote Helper

One free helper connects your computer to these apps. Hover or tap an icon to explore.

Remote Mouse & Keyboard

Mac + Windows

Remote Mouse & Keyboard

Control Mac, Windows, TVs, and another iPad with wireless mouse and keyboard, custom keypads, Siri actions, device rooms, and Live Activity controls.

  • Use your iPhone or iPad as a wireless mouse and keyboard.
  • Control music, presentations, and computer apps from across the room.
  • Create custom keypads and run shortcuts with a tap.
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Remote KeyPad & NumPad

Mac + Windows

Remote KeyPad & NumPad

Remote KeyPad turns your iPhone or iPad into a wireless number pad and macro keyboard for Excel, Numbers, and professional desktop apps.

  • Add a number pad without buying another keyboard.
  • Enter numbers quickly in Excel, Numbers, and other desktop apps.
  • Build custom keypads for your favorite shortcuts and macros.
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File Explorer & Player

Mac

File Explorer & Player

File manager and media player for iPhone and iPad that turns your device into a wireless Mac flash drive with video and music streaming.

  • Browse files on your Mac without a cable.
  • Stream movies and music without copying them first.
  • Transfer files and keep them offline for travel.
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Sibelius KeyPad

Mac + Windows

Sibelius KeyPad

Sibelius KeyPad turns your iPhone or iPad into a wireless keypad for Sibelius notation on Mac and Windows.

  • Enter notes, articulations, and accidentals with dedicated layouts.
  • Switch Sibelius keypads automatically as you work.
  • Compose with large, easy-to-tap buttons on iPhone or iPad.
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Finale KeyPad

Mac + Windows

Finale KeyPad

Finale KeyPad turns your iPhone or iPad into a customizable music notation keypad for Finale on macOS and Windows.

  • Access Finale notation shortcuts with a tap.
  • Customize key layouts to match your composing workflow.
  • Control note entry and playback from your iPhone or iPad.
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Download Remote Helper


Download for macOS 10.13 and newer | Mirror

Download for Windows 7 and newer | Mirror


Remote Helper cannot ship through the Mac App Store or Microsoft Store. It simulates keyboard and mouse input for secure local control, which storefront policies do not allow.

What Remote Helper Does

  • Enables Remote apps to control keyboard, mouse, media keys, and system commands safely over your local network.
  • Streams video from your computer to iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS devices without relying on the cloud.
  • Establishes encrypted connections so only approved devices can interact with your Mac or PC.

Quick Setup

  1. Download the installer for macOS or Windows.
  2. Run Remote Helper on your computer; it’s free and can be installed on unlimited machines.
  3. Connect your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV to the same network—or use an iPhone hotspot for ad hoc control.

Need help? Visit the macOS FAQ or Windows FAQ for deep dives into permissions, accessibility settings, and troubleshooting tips.

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