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DESCRIPTION
Remote Buddy allows you to remotely control anything on your Mac with your iPhone, iPod Touch, Apple Remote or Wii Remote. Features and ideas on what you can use it for include:
- Control your Mac and access its iTunes library via your iPhone or iPod Touch using Remote Buddy's AJAX Remote
- Support for switching between AirTunes / AirPort Express speakers
- Use many EyeTV remotes to control Remote Buddy
- Control your entire Mac with your remote control: applications, games, mouse, keyboard, internet, ratings, audio, video, drives, files, displays, power, ..
- Virtual on screen keyboard and mouse. Virtual remote control emulating an Apple Remote.
- 100+ different Behaviours that support applications, games, tools, operating system and hardware control already included.
- Decent, smart, dynamic and configurable menu that you can adjust to your needs (and not the other way round).
- The most powerful, most versatile, most rapidly growing tool for the Apple Remote. Winner in the "Best use of Apple Technologies" category of the MacGeneration Awards 2006.
- Not afraid of a thorough test: testdrive the full, unlimited product for up to 30 days using the trial version.
- Unparalleled, direct hardware support: built-in support for the most popular remote controls on the Mac: Apple Remote, Apple iPhone, Wii Remote, many EyeTV remotes, Sony BD Remote, Keyspan DMR, Keyspan Express, Keyspan RF Remote for Front Row, Griffin AirClick USB, and more.
- Built-in, powerful developer tools for those who won't accept the sky as the limit ;-)
WHAT'S NEW
Version 1.15:
- NEW: New version of Virtual Remote. Implements a global workaround for the AppleŽ Remote IR Controller locking issues of OS X 10.6 and 10.6.1. This global workaround is also available as seperate download for non-Remote Buddy users under http://www.candelair.com.
- NEW: Support for metadata made available by applications using the new HIDRemote Objective-C class.
- Other: Preparations for OS X 10.6.2
- Bugfixes.
Version 1.14.1:
- NEW: Support for QuickTime Player X (new in Snow Leopard) including support for creating, starting and stopping audio, video and screen recordings
- NEW: Support for the changed format of recently opened file lists in Snow Leopard
- NEW: 64 Bit version of the Remote Buddy Driver for the new 64 Bit Snow Leopard kernel
- NEW: Added experimental support for two Topseed eHome receivers.
- Fix: Bugfixes.
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.4.6 or later, supported remote control. Please see the Remote Buddy website for a complete list of requirements.
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| Remote Buddy User Reviews (27 posts) | Write A Review |
 | Nov 10 2009 |
THMGHTD This software is seriously impressive. And it's as thorough as it is intuitive, so the more you dig into it the more you'll get out of it. Although it's built upon a complete, alternate driver for your Mac's infrared/remote control services, it's hardly limited to the Apple Remote. Suddenly, the remote for my EyeTV (250 Plus) controls any application I like, however I like. And don't get me started on the AJAX Remote -- simply ridiculous. The speed, features and control literally at your fingertips when using your iPhone/iPod Touch should probably embarrass other developers in the same field; they are clearly not in the same league. Remote Buddy is the first and perfect example I've seen of our digital junk really, truly getting along. P.S. Be sure to check out the supported hardware, including Bluetooth devices -- it is no small list.
(Version 1.15) | |
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 | Oct 23 2009 |
GETTHEGIRLFRIEND Excellent application. I have tried at least 2 other apps that extend the functionality of the apple remote. This one is by far the best. Get Girlfriend
(Version 1.15) | |
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| Oct 21 2008 |
JCTULL I recently plunged into the world of the iPhone. Having had a bluetooth phone before that was not crippled in the way the iPhone is, I was quite content with Remote Buddy. After getting the iPhone, I tried out the AJAX remote capabilities of Remote Buddy. I was pleased, but recognized that a lot of progress was needed to make it usable. That is no longer the case with the latest update. All the problems I was experiencing appear, under brief testing, to be a thing of the past. I am excited to have a dependable remote for presentations or other uses. Great work on fixing the issues in the last version. This is a great product and entirely a good value in my book. Now I have to take the time to learn how to use Remote Buddy to its fullest potential as there is a lot of functionality that I have yet to explore.
(Version 1.11.2) | |
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| Jun 9 2008 |
BLARGHH I'd purchase a code for this, but $30USD seems a bit steep for what I'd use it for. Call me cheap, but I only really use it to watch DVD's on my LCD tv every few days or so (which it is great for, with the "change to main display" remote function) Nice program, just wish there was a "by donation" aspect to it, as I'd gladly paypal $15 for what I use it for, but I guess that's another whole story..
(Version 1.10.1) | |
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 | Jun 28 2008 |
FELIX SCHWARZ I think the price is already very low. Fact is, you get such a huge amount of functionality for 19.99 Euro that it really is a steal. Literally everyone that I showed off Remote Buddy at the Mac Live Expo 2007 was completely baffled that Remote Buddy only costs 19.99 Euro. They had expected pricing to be more like 100 or more Euro. Many asked "Why do you sell it at such a low price? Where's the catch? There must be one, right?" .. well, there is none. I just feel that the software should be affordable to everybody - and it is. The real question you should ask yourself is whether the added convenience of the functionality you use is worth 19.99 Euro to you. If it isn't, fine, but that doesn't mean the price is too high, but rather that really your need for the product is not really there. Felix Schwarz
(Version 1.10.1) | |
| Jun 30 2008 |
BLARGHH Hi. I'm not saying that the price is too high. Actually it's very reasonable compared to most software. I'm just saying that for what I need to use it for, it's more than I'm wanting to pay..
(Version 1.10.1) | |
| Jun 30 2008 |
FELIX SCHWARZ I did get you wrong then. Thanks for clarifying. Felix Schwarz
(Version 1.10.1) | |
 | Jul 22 2008 |
THECAUSE Perhaps a cheaper lite version that works only with dvd player?
(Version 1.10.1) | |
| Mar 30 2008 |
MIGUEL This program is simply ahead of its time. The attention to detail, the simplicity, the feature set and quality of Remote Buddy is nothing short of amazing. The most impressive feature is iPhone AJAX. I can't wait to see what the developer will do with the iPhone SDK.
(Version 1.8.10) | |
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| Feb 28 2008 |
HCOKIM Even if this application only included the iPod touch/iPhone AJAX Remote, I would have shelled out the cash for it. I was in complete awe at how slick and well-implemented the iTunes controller was - I've never enjoyed using an application this much. I recently was DJ'ing for a party through iTunes, and Remote Buddy freed me from sitting in front of the computer; I could walk around, talk to people, and wirelessly change the songs from anywhere in the room. Great conversation starter too. :) This application is well worth its price tag.
(Version 1.8.9) | |
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| Feb 23 2008 |
DB2 Wow. Just set up Remote Buddy on my iPhone. Works as described. After fiddling with BlueTooth on my iPhone (is that feature functional yet?) I read the FAQs (!) and found the bonjour setup. After that, it was a snap. Now I can select and move my music all over my house using my iPhone, remote buddy and several airport expresses. Very cool. if only I could use RB to direct movies from my iTunes library to my iPhone for viewing there I'd be in remote heaven. Overall, good job and well thought out.
(Version 1.8.9) | |
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| Feb 13 2008 |
EPW MUSIC I love this program. The ability to create your own actions is perfect, I just set up actions for Digital Performer so I can record myself using just the Wiimote to control the program. Great work developer!
(Version 1.8.8) | |
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| Jan 28 2008 |
AIKOUSHA Just a comment to the developer based on their reply below. My main computer will never be connected to the internet, yet I manage to have more than 100GB worth of programs (not documents) on it. Many things were downloaded, tested and scanned at a library/university computer. Things that insist on attempting to make unpermitted external contact are deleted rather rapidly, as all calls to the internet (or any communication route, including USB and FW) are instantly notified to the user. Anybody who really wants a secure computer will operate this way, as it really is the only foolproof method. That's why a second computer is used for internet operation, and anything created on the main computer is moved with a portable drive whose drive contents are wiped before re-attachment to the main computer. Thinking everybody with a computer absolutely has to have an internet connectionat all times is at best selfish, and a bit presumptuous.
(Version 1.8.8) | |
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| Feb 8 2008 |
FELIX SCHWARZ Let me say two things very clearly: - Remote Buddy does NOT make any network connections without your prior consent (and the online updater, which does not transmit any data can be turned off at any time) AND the online verification informs you very clearly about which data is sent and how it was anonymified to the point where no information that isn't already known (like the hash value of valid license codes) can be extracted from it. The privacy is respected 100%. - You need online connectivity to complete the online verification exactly once and once only. "Internet available at all times" is neither a necessity nor a requirement to use Remote Buddy. Stating anything else is plain wrong. Felix Schwarz
(Version 1.8.8) | |
| Mar 30 2008 |
AMERGIN Does this mean that those of us whose main computer is not connected (I connect with my powerbook) cannot use your app?
(Version 1.8.10) | |
| Mar 30 2008 |
You do *not* need a permanent internet connection. You need an internet connection to complete the online verification of the license code. This is done exactly *once* at the time you enter it. Unless you choose to completely reinstall your machine, a few seconds of online time *once* is all you need. You do *not* need any internet connection to use Remote Buddy before or after that. Felix Schwarz
(Version 1.8.10) | |
| Apr 9 2009 |
DONMONTALVO I would try this application except for the need to call home to complete registration. I deal with many vendors, and most offer an alternative way to complete registration (or activation, whatever) without needing to call home. Thank goodness for Little Snitch. Don Montalvo
(Version 1.12) | |
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