Fix a bug
Say your request
Fix the login error and add a regression test.
On your remote
Hold the configured voice button, then release.
In your app
Codex prepares a code change for you to review.
How it works
Familiar gestures. New superpowers.
SayRemote translates Siri Remote gestures into Mac pointer movement, scrolling and shortcuts. Pair it, choose a preset and try one action at a time.
v0.2.3 beta · Apple silicon · macOS 13+
Remote not included
Zero learning curve. Pure muscle memory.
The clickpad behaves like it does on your TV. Up, down, circular scrolling—everything responds predictably on your Mac screen.
Click the center for primary actions or mapped decisions in your chosen profile.
Quick onboarding
Set up your first workflow.
Start with button control and your Mac’s microphone. Add the advanced remote microphone only if you need it.
Download and open
Unzip the download, move SayRemote to Applications, then open the app.
Pair and allow
Pair in Mac Bluetooth settings. Grant Accessibility and Input Monitoring.
Choose your buttons
Open Buttons to choose a remote button and assign its action. Test the mapping in the active app.
Hold Back and Volume Up together near your Mac for about 5 seconds, then select the remote in Bluetooth settings.
Your first setup, screen by screen
Follow the app: choose your remote, pair it, grant the required permissions, then review the gestures.
1. Language & remote
Choose the interface language and the remote model you own.
2. Bluetooth pairing
For the Siri Remote Gen 3 shown here, keep it near the Mac and hold Back + Volume Up as instructed until connected. Follow the instructions for your model.
3. macOS permissions
Accessibility enables pointer actions and shortcuts; Input Monitoring receives remote input. Voice may also need microphone permission.
4. Try your first gesture
Use the app’s gesture sheet as a starting point, then check your Buttons settings for the actions you have assigned.
Author-provided app screenshots; interface language and options depend on the captured version.
Map buttons to the way you work.
Install, pair and assign a shortcut in the Buttons screen. Try it in the focused app before adding more actions.
Choose a button
Open Buttons, select a control on the remote, then choose its action.
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.
One button, different presses
The Siri configuration separates single, double and long presses. Custom actions take priority over automatic context.
Voice settings
Voice shows Auto, Online and Local modes, plus separate speech recognition and text-model choices. Processing depends on the providers you select.
Author-provided app screenshots; interface language and options depend on the captured version.
Voice settings
Voice shows Auto, Online and Local modes, plus separate speech recognition and text-model choices. Processing depends on the providers you select.
Voice settings
Voice shows Auto, Online and Local modes, plus separate speech recognition and text-model choices. Processing depends on the providers you select.
See the Auto configuration
This capture shows Apple Intelligence selected for speech and text. Availability depends on your Mac and system configuration.
Author-provided app screenshots; interface language and options depend on the captured version.
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.
A small preview
Try a change, step by step.
Send the sample request, compare the result, then decide what to keep.
- Speak
- Review
- Decide
Start with this request
Your voice prompt
Add a loading state to the login button. Prevent duplicate submissions.
Proposed change
The button is disabled while signing in. The label changes to “Signing in…” until the request finishes.
Before
Repeated clicks can submit again.
After
Extra clicks are blocked while loading.
<button disabled={isLoading}>
Tap to see the loading state. No real sign-in happens.
The proposed change was not applied.
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.
YOUR APPS. REAL TASKS.
What will you do next?
Choose an app. See how voice and a few buttons fit your work.
Review a change
Say your request
Explain this diff and flag anything risky.
On your remote
Scroll the ring to review. Use your assigned approval shortcut.
In your app
Read the diff, then approve or request a revision.
Keep a task moving
Say your request
Now add an empty state to this screen.
On your remote
Focus the input, dictate, then send with your assigned button.
In your app
Continue the same task without returning to the keyboard.
Understand a failure
Say your request
Explain this test failure and suggest a fix.
On your remote
Hold the configured voice button, then release.
In your app
Claude explains the cause and a possible next step.
Review a patch
Say your request
Check this patch for edge cases.
On your remote
Scroll the ring to review. Use your assigned approval shortcut.
In your app
Review the proposal before running or accepting it.
Refine your idea
Say your request
Make this solution simpler and explain the tradeoff.
On your remote
Focus the input, dictate, then send with your assigned button.
In your app
Ask a follow-up in the conversation you already opened.
Get a first draft
Say your request
Draft a short update for my team about this launch.
On your remote
Hold the configured voice button, then release.
In your app
ChatGPT turns your spoken brief into a draft.
Ask a better follow-up
Say your request
Give me three examples for the second point.
On your remote
Focus the input, dictate, then send with your assigned button.
In your app
Extend the answer with the detail you need.
Read at your pace
You want to
Read the answer already on screen.
On your remote
Circle the clickpad ring; stop at the part you need.
In your app
Move through a long answer without reaching for a mouse.
Summarize your notes
Say your request
Summarize these pasted notes into five action items.
On your remote
Hold the configured voice button, then release.
In your app
Gemini summarizes the content you provided.
Compare options
Say your request
Compare these two ideas by effort and impact.
On your remote
Focus the input, dictate, then send with your assigned button.
In your app
Get a comparison to help you decide.
Polish a draft
Say your request
Rewrite this paragraph in a warmer, shorter style.
On your remote
Focus the input, dictate, then send with your assigned button.
In your app
Review a revised draft inside Gemini.
Read documentation
You want to
Read the documentation already open.
On your remote
Circle the clickpad ring; stop at the part you need.
In your app
Pause at the example or reference you need.
Switch references
You want to
Move between your open reference tabs.
On your remote
Use your assigned next-tab and previous-tab buttons.
In your app
Keep your references within reach.
Write without typing
Say your request
Dictate into a focused search or text field.
On your remote
Hold the configured voice button, then release.
In your app
Your configured dictation inserts text; you choose when to send.
Workflow examples after configuring voice and app shortcuts. SayRemote sends input; your app handles the task. Review before approving. Assigned profiles can follow the frontmost app, such as Safari, Keynote, Spotify, VS Code, Finder, or YouTube.
Map buttons to the way you work.
Open Buttons to choose a remote button and assign its action. Test the mapping in the active app.
The advanced microphone is a system feature.
Full Setup adds a CoreAudio plug-in and a root capture service. With PacketLogger available, it uses Bluetooth diagnostic capture to receive remote audio. This relies on an undocumented Apple protocol and can vary across macOS versions. Use the supplied uninstaller to remove the stack.
A few things before you start.
What changes when I install Full Setup?
It adds the virtual microphone and a privileged capture service. Remote audio also needs Apple’s PacketLogger and additional permissions. Start with app-only if you just want control and your Mac microphone.
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 the remote replace my keyboard?
Keep your keyboard for detailed edits. SayRemote gives you another way to prompt, navigate and trigger frequent actions while reviewing work.
Can I still use it with Apple TV?
Yes, by pairing it back to Apple TV. It controls the device it is paired with; switching is not simultaneous. Follow Apple’s pairing instructions.
Apple pairing guideDoes 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.
Can I buy SayRemote now?
Not yet. You can download the current beta here. The planned app price is $19 once; license, refund and update terms will be confirmed before sales open.
What about other remotes?
The app menu lists Siri Remote Gen 3, Siri Remote Gen 1, Xiaomi Remote 2 Pro and Xiaomi Remote Standard. Gen 3 is the documented setup. Touch ring and audio capabilities depend on the model.
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