Overview

ChatGPT

A conversation that moves with you.

Use your Siri Remote to trigger configured voice shortcuts, scroll a long answer and return to the prompt. SayRemote keeps the next question within reach.

v0.2.3 beta · Apple silicon · macOS 13+

Remote not included · Voice uses your Mac microphone

A person relaxing on a sofa while controlling media on a TV connected to a Mac
Illustrated example

From a repeated action to a button.

Open with your voice

Configure the voice shortcut for your ChatGPT app. Start with your Mac microphone.

Read without reaching

Use the ring to move through the thread. Pause on the part you want to think about.

Follow up in a beat

Map a button to focus the prompt, then dictate your follow-up in the chosen voice mode.

A conversation, in your hand

Keep the idea moving.

Send a thought, read the answer, then ask a more useful follow-up.

Browser simulation
  1. Speak
  2. Read
  3. Ask again

Start with a thought, not a blank chat box.

Your voice prompt

Help me plan a focused morning of work.

On your remote: hold the configured voice button to speak.

This is a scripted preview. No microphone, AI account or Mac connection is used.

Actions depend on the app, preset and focused window. SayRemote sends your configured shortcuts; you stay in charge.

Map buttons to the way you work.

Choose a button on Siri Remote and assign the action or shortcut you need.

Choose a button

Choose a button

Open Buttons, select a control on the remote, then choose its action.

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Actions for each app

Actions for each app

Keep a default action and customize it for the app in front, including the ChatGPT / Codex and Claude Desktop entries shown here.

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One button, different presses

One button, different presses

The Siri configuration separates single, double and long presses. Custom actions take priority over automatic context.

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Voice settings

Voice settings

Voice shows Auto, Online and Local modes, plus separate speech recognition and text-model choices. Processing depends on the providers you select.

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Author-provided app screenshots; interface language and options depend on the captured version.

Scroll or pinch to inspect the original interface.

Choose a button

Start with one action.

Install, pair and assign a shortcut in the Buttons screen. Try it in the focused app before adding more actions.

  1. Download and open

    Unzip the download, move SayRemote to Applications, then open the app.

  2. Pair and allow

    Pair in Mac Bluetooth settings. Grant Accessibility and Input Monitoring.

  3. Choose your buttons

    Open Buttons to choose a remote button and assign its action. Test the mapping in the active app.

Setup instructions

Check your setup before you download.

Your Mac
The included v0.2.3 download is for Apple silicon Macs running macOS 13 or later. There is no Intel download here.
Your remote
Start with Siri Remote Gen 3 (USB-C). The app also lists Gen 1, Xiaomi Remote 2 Pro, and Xiaomi Remote Standard.
Your voice mode
App-only uses the Mac microphone. Remote audio requires Full Setup, Apple’s PacketLogger and extra permissions. Availability depends on your setup.
Security

A few things before you start.

Is this a ChatGPT integration or subscription?

SayRemote is a separate Mac controller, not a ChatGPT subscription or API integration. Voice features depend on the ChatGPT app, its shortcuts and your account.

Is SayRemote hardware or software?

SayRemote is a Mac app. It maps Siri Remote Gen 3, Gen 1, Xiaomi Remote 2 Pro, or Xiaomi Remote Standard to pointer movement, scrolling and shortcuts. The remote is not included.

Does my voice leave the Mac?

Voice processing depends on your engine and settings. Local options include Apple Speech, WhisperKit and Ollama. Cloud providers such as Gemini and OpenAI send data to the service you choose and may charge fees.

Do I need the advanced microphone setup?

No for buttons, scrolling and voice through the Mac microphone. Full Setup is only for remote audio, if your setup meets its additional requirements.

Put the next move in your hand.

Try one workflow with the remote you already have.

v0.2.3 beta · Apple silicon · macOS 13+
Remote not included