Alfred Remote - Supercharged remote control for your Mac (iOS)

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I'm a huge Alfred fan and long-time user (I have a few PH Alfred workflows!) but I'm not sure that this functionality is that interesting, say, compared with Workflows. This seems well within the domain of Alfred the OS X app, but I think they could go broader in terms of overall automation. My 2c.
Remote works great in partnership with workflows (existing and new). While we have youthful, clever brains, sometimes there are just too many keywords and hotkeys to remember - This is when you can create a few Remote pages containing super-useful actions you can launch from your iPad. Prop it next to your Mac during your workday to turn it into a command centre; Add current web page to Evernote, restart your web server, connect to remote devices. Or just simply control your Spotify Mini Player with a workflow like this one: We'll be posting loads of great use cases on the Alfred blog over the next few weeks so keep an eye on that too! :) Cheers, Vero (Alfred co-founder)
now that I've watched the , I see that Alfred Remote is seen as a kind of persistent second-screen experience. I was thinking that you'd use this separately, on the go, to perform tasks remotely on your Mac. I see that this is more like a way to turn your iDevice into a controller for your Mac. Makes more sense now!
agree with chris, that's what I was sure Alfred Remote was as well when I bought it. When I downloaded I was a bit disappointed that it's only working on the same wifi network.
At this point, it's same-network only but we're working on adding new connection methods; We'll be announcing them once we've been able to establish which provide the reliability and speed you need to enjoy your Remote experience :)
I already hack Alfred on my iphone to use as a Plex server remote... for $5, I'm wondering if this will really do all the things Alfred can do.
I feel like you're the outlier here ;)
Well that's no fun. Someone come over and let me try the app out!:)
Very useful for software servers on a Mac. If you are using your Mac mini (or any Mac) as a software applications server for Plex, iTunes, or other app, this is a very useful way to remotely control your Mac without having to walk up to it or struggle with a bluetooth keyboard/mouse from afar.
I use Alfred on my MAC primarily for the robust Search. Does this mobile Remote version provide a more advanced Mobile search option?
The Alfred Remote is a supercharged iOS remote control for your Mac! 📲🖥