Control is a free, open-source app for controlling media apps on a Mac. It's designed for iOS, but also runs on MacOS and VisionOS. You can download Control on the App Store.
The app works by connecting directly to a Mac via SSH and uses AppleScript for commands. Nothing needs to be installed on the Mac.
Basic media controls for:
- Music.app
- TV.app
- QuickTime Player
- VLC
- Spotify
- IINA
- mpv
- Safari (experimental — only the video in the current tab; not all sites)
- Chrome (experimental - currently disabled in App store build)
To request support for additional apps, file an Issue.
Control is designed to be private. It works over your local network and never talks to the internet.
You can help test new builds by joining the testflight.