SiriMote
I picked up an extra remote for use as a presentation remote for my laptop. There are some tools available (such as SiriMote) that enable you to pair the remote with your computer, and for this purpose it worked quite well. Of course, as an Apple TV remote, it also works well and is simple and easy to use. Key to the trick is a little piece of software called SiriMote, which is free to download. Once it’s installed, you can control iTunes, VLC, Keynote, QuickTime and more using the Apple TV remote. MacOS 10.11 El Capitan - End of Life SCS Computing Support Ended macOS El Capitan no longer supported by Apple. In keeping with Apple's release cycle, macOS 10.11 El Capitan is no longer receiving security updates as of August 2018. El Capitan was replaced by Sierra 10.12, High Sierra 10.13 and the current release, macOS 10.14 Mojave. As a result SCS Computing Facilities (SCSCF) is phasing out. Once installed, the free SiriMote app for OS X 10.11 El Capitan enables you to control certain features on your computer, thereby restoring some functionality present in previous generations of the. Indie Mac- and iOS developer at Eternal Storms Software, responsible for the apps Yoink, Glimpses, ScreenFloat, Transloader, flickery and SiriMote. eternalstorms.
I just bought standalone Siri Remote (only remote without apple TV) to add new feature for my iphone game. It works all great (both motion and microgamepad profile) when I pair Siri Remote with my Macbook and test GameController API inside sample tvOS Project (using Xcode tvOS simulator).
I also tested with free mac app (SiriMote) - and everything works great too.
However once I try to test the same code inside MacOS or iOS app, Siri controller is never detected (I double checked to be sure Siri Remote is Paired and Connected via Settings -> Bluetooth).
is always empty. I also don't receive any GCControllerDidConnect or GCControllerDidDisconnectevents
I added the below fields to plist (but tried with different combinations as well) and even explicitly added GameController.framework to 'Linked Frameworks and Libraries':
My setup:
iPhone 5SE (iOS 10.3.1)
Xcode 8.3.1
Swift 3.1 Winacd driver.
Siri Remote Model: A1513 (engraved on the back)
Macbook Pro 15' mid 2012 (Sierra 10.12.4)
Today, I’ve updated SiriMote to version 1.3.9.
What Is SiriMote?
Sirimote For Ipad
With SiriMote, you can control your Mac with your Apple TV Siri Remote.
A few examples:
- Control your Mac’s volume
- Control iTunes (play/pause, next or previous track, fast forward, rewind)
- Control Keynote (next or previous slide)
- Control QuickTime Player (play/pause, fast forward, rewind)
- Control VLC Player (play/pause, next or previous track, fast forward, rewind)
- Control Microsoft PowerPoint (start/stop slideshow, next or previous slide)
- Control any Mac app that reacts to your Mac’s keyboard’s media keys
Sirimote For Ipad
What’s New in SiriMote 1.3.9?
– Re-establishes compatibility with macOS 10.12
– Improves the connectivity to your Apple TV Siri Remote
– Now asks for access to your Mac’s accessibility features (which the app requires to operate) if not already granted
– Fixes a few minor annoyances
– Ensures compatibility with macOS 11.0 Big Sur
– Built to run natively on Apple Silicon
Pricing and Availability
SiriMote is a freeware app, which means you can download and use it – without limitations – completely for free. If you like it, please consider taking a look at my other apps – thank you!
The app is available for download from SiriMote’s website (direct download).
SiriMote requires OS X Sierra 10.12 or newer and an Apple TV Siri Remote.
If you’re interested in writing about SiriMote, you can download the press kit here, which contains screenshots and further information.
Apple Siri Remote
– Matthias
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