Apple updates iOS Remote app with AirPlay control of iTunes

Apple on Wednesday updated its Remote application for iOS devices, adding the ability to remotely stream a video from a computer's iTunes library to the new Apple TV via AirPlay.

Remote version 2.1 (iTunes link) is now available on the App Store as a free download. It is compatible with the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, and requires iOS 3.1.2 or later.

Features of the new update, according to Apple, are:

AirPlay video support to control iTunes on your computer to stream videos to an Apple TV
Internet radio control to play thousands of Internet radio streams in iTunes on your computer
The ability to control iTunes on your computer to play Movies and TV shows that are rented from the iTunes Store
Addresses issues connecting to an iTunes library or Apple TV
Includes stability and performance improvements

Apple issued a major overhaul to its iOS Remote application in September, when version 2.0 released. That added support for the iPad, as well as the high-resolution Retina Display found on the iPhone 4 and latest iPod touch.

The application has received more report of late, after months of stagnation. In August, it was revealed that the original version 1.0 application was developed by just one person at Apple, who became busy with other projects.

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15 Comments

mr underhill

said about 13 years ago

Great! Now we just need Apple to finish the last iOS update so i can stream video taken on my iP4 to my ATV from inside the camera. \

right_said_fred

said about 13 years ago

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Underhill

Great! Now we just need Apple to finish the last iOS update so i can stream video taken on my iP4 to my ATV from inside the camera.

Yes, and for some othe app developers to add it in. Imagine goodreader or even invoke being able to share PDFs and the like on a large tv monitor

applestud

said about 13 years ago

AirPlay is THE killer feature of the new AppleTV, and will play a central role in apple's invasion of our living rooms. Definitely looking forward to it.

mstone

said about 13 years ago

Quote:

Originally Posted by Right_said_fred

Yes, and for some othe app developers to add it in. Imagine goodreader or even invoke being able to share PDFs and the like on a large tv monitor

Yes that is the killer app for sure. Too bad the apis for it are still private.

mugzy

said about 13 years ago

I'm confused.
I am already able to sit down in front of my TV with ATV connected and use the Remote app to navigate the ATV to play movies that I have in iTunes on my Computer(s).

What has changed here?