Listening to music while lying on the bed, but being too lazy to get up to control the playback, such a small daily trouble, now has a more elegant solution. With a gadget that can be used to connect your phone and computer, you can easily achieve remote control, thus achieving both comfort and convenience.
Real needs for remote control
People nowadays are usually used to using computers to play music in the background. However, their bodies are often far away from the computer. For example, they are sorting clothes at the other end of the room, or they are lying down and preparing to rest. At such a time, if you want to change songs or adjust the volume, you must interrupt the current state and have to walk over and perform the operation manually.
The inconvenience caused by such interruptions is small, but it occurs frequently enough to have an impact on the coherence of the experience. Especially when a person is in a relaxed state, even the thought of moving seems quite laborious. While technological products are improving their core functions, they should also pay attention to these subtle usage scenarios.
The bridge between mobile phones and computers
The key to remote control is an application that can establish communication between the iPhone and the Apple computer. It does not require complicated device pairing or additional hardware, and can work just by relying on the common wireless network environment in the home.
This application is divided into two parts: the computer side and the mobile phone side. The computer side software runs silently in the background, and the mobile phone side exists in the form of a background service or a notification center plug-in. The two can build a stable connection channel by identifying the same network and completing one-time pairing.
Simple initial configuration process
When using it for the first time, some simple settings are required. Users must first download and install the corresponding client software on the computer. Since the software may not be available on the official store, sometimes it is necessary to temporarily adjust the system's security settings to allow installation.
On the mobile phone, you need to obtain the matching application from the app store, install it, and add its control components in the editing interface of the notification center. The whole process takes about ten minutes. It is a one-time investment, and it can be used conveniently for a long time.
Seamless music playback control
After pairing is completed, when the computer starts playing music, the notification center of the phone will display the current song information in real time. Users can directly click on relevant operations here, such as pausing, playing or switching to the next track, and there is almost no delay in operation feedback.
For this kind of control, it is cross-application, no matter which playback software is used on the computer, and the mobile phone can provide a unified operation interface. It's like mapping your computer's media control keys directly to your mobile phone screen, making it within easy reach.
Supports a wide range of playback platforms
This tool not only supports Apple's own music services, but is also compatible with multiple mainstream third-party players, such as VLC player. This means that no matter where your music files are stored or which playback software you are used to using, they can be effectively covered.
For users who own more than one Apple computer, it can present a list of connected devices on the mobile phone you hold, allowing you to quickly select the target computer you want to control at this moment. This function with specific functions is particularly suitable for use in office environments or in specific scenarios where there are multiple related devices that can be used for work.
Pay to unlock advanced features
The basic version it provides has core playback control functions, which are sufficient to meet most daily needs. Moreover, with the help of one-time in-app purchases, users can unlock more practical features, such as directly adjusting the total system volume of the computer.
The paid version may also add support for more professional music software and more sophisticated volume adjustment sliders. These advanced features give users with specific needs deeper control capabilities, making remote management more comprehensive.
When you were lying on the sofa and didn't want to move, was there ever a moment when you had to stand up to control the computer? For such a small tool that can improve the convenience of life, what do you think its reasonable price range should be? Welcome to share your opinions in the comment area. If you think this article is of practical value, please like it and share it with more friends.
