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iTunes Remote lets you control Apple Music, iTunes, or the Apple TV app from anywhere in your home. Download the app to your iPhone or iPad, and connect directly to Apple Music, iTunes, or the Apple TV app on your Mac or PC.
With iTunes Remote â which has been updated with macOS Catalina support and Dark Mode support â you can:
- Access your Apple Music, Apple TV, or iTunes libraries
- Browse music by artist, albums, and songs
- Browse movies, TV shows, and podcasts
- Create and edit playlists
- See upcoming songs with Up Next
- Search your entire Apple Music, Apple TV, or iTunes libraries
- Explore shared Apple Music, Apple TV, or iTunes libraries
- Listen with AirPlay
- Send music to AirPlay speakers
- Group speakers together to play music in multiple rooms at the same time
- Set the volume on each speaker independently
iTunes 12.8 or later is recommended for use with iTunes Remote. Ready? Okay, pair the app with the iTunes library (or libraries) you want to control. Your device and your Mac must be on the same wireless network and iTunes must be open on your Mac.
On your iOS or iPadOS device, open the Remote app and do one of the following:
- If itâs your first time using iTunes Remote: Tap Connect Manually.
- If itâs not your first time using iTunes Remote: Tap Settings, then tap âAdd a media library.â
A 4-digit code may appear. In the Music app on your Mac, click the Remote button under Devices in the sidebar, then type the 4-digit code.
Music pairs the library on your computer with the iTunes Remote app on your device.
A caveat: I said âmay appearâ because on my set-up (see below), there was no need to enter a 4-digit code. The iTunes app and the Music library on my Mac paired automatically.
If you have Home Sharing turned on, you can set the iTunes Remote app to pair automatically with any of the media libraries on your Home Sharing network.
On your iOS or iPadOS device, open the Remote app.
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Do one of the following:
- If itâs your first time using iTunes Remote: Tap Use Home Sharing.
- If itâs not your first time using iTunes Remote: Tap Settings, then tap to turn on Home Sharing.
Sign in using your Apple ID and password.
Tap the media library you want to control.
These instructions apply, for the most part, to other versions of macOS besides Catalina. However, Iâm using Catalina on a 16-inch MacBook Pro for this tutorial.
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Use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to control another device
- Connect your devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Sign in to iCloud with the same Apple ID on both devices.
- If you want to control a Mac, choose Apple menu  > System Preferences on your computer.
- Select Accessibility. In the sidebar, choose Switch Control.
- Check the checkbox next to 'Allow platform switching to control your computer.'
- If you haven't already, turn on Switch Control on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
- Use your switch to navigate the Switch Control menu. Select Device.
- Select Use Other Device.
- Select the device that you want to control, then select Connect. Now you can use the switch connected to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to control the other device.
Use your Mac to control another device
- Connect your devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Sign in to iCloud with the same Apple ID on both devices.
- If you haven't already, turn on Switch Control on your Mac.
- Use your switch to navigate the Switch Control Home panel. Choose Devices.
- Select the device that you want to control, then select Connect. Now you can use the switch connected to your Mac to control the other device.
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Stop controlling another device
To stop controlling another device, press and hold your switch for ten seconds. Your switch will control the original device again.
You can also follow these steps:
Stop controlling a Mac
- Use your switch to navigate the Switch Control Home panel. Choose Devices.
- Select Disconnect. Your switch will control the original device again.
Allow App To Remote Control Mac
Stop controlling an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Use your switch to navigate the Switch Control menu. Select Device.
- Select Stop Using Device. Your switch will control the original device again.
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Turn off Switch Control
If you'd like to turn off Switch Control entirely, follow these steps for your device:
Turn off Switch Control on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Use your switch to navigate to Settings > Accessibility > Switch Control, and turn the setting off.
You can also triple-click the Home button or the Side button on certain models at any time to exit Switch Control.
Turn off Switch Control on a Mac
Use your switch to navigate to System Preferences > Accessibility > Switch Control, and deselect Enable Switch Control.