Imagine you're in the middle of a live performance, a training session, or a professional presentation. You need to control your Mac, tweak parameters, trigger effects, or launch clips—without standing right next to your computer. You want to do it from your iPad, wirelessly and instantly.
There are tools like Sidecar that turn the iPad into a second screen, and others like VNC or Duet Display that enable remote access. But none of them are truly optimized for this specific demand: real-time control, touch precision, no cables, and no extra hardware.
Total Remote Control (TRC) was built for exactly this. It gives you:
- Smooth, precise interaction.
- The ability to work from your iPad as if you were sitting at your Mac.
- Flexible usage modes designed for professional environments—even without internet access.
❌ Why isn't Sidecar enough?
Apple Sidecar is designed as a secondary display for drawing or writing with an Apple Pencil—not for actually controlling software with your fingers.
Here are its main limitations:
- No touch control over the Mac: the iPad works only as an external display; you can’t interact with macOS apps directly.
- Requires the same Apple ID on both devices, which can be a problem in professional or shared environments.
- Has a limited range of about 10 meters, making it impractical for large spaces like concert halls or classrooms.
🧩 What about remote desktop tools (VNC, Duet, etc.)?
Solutions like VNC, Duet Display, or AirDisplay are made for remote access or extending your desktop—but not for precise, real-time control.
Their key limitations:
- Not optimized for real-time environments: they often rely on central servers or encoding pipelines that introduce latency and lag.
- Some require internet access or intermediate servers, which is not viable in offline or low-connectivity scenarios.
- Lack native tools to detect displays, move or arrange apps, switch between apps, reveal the Dock, access Mission Control, or manage workspaces dynamically.
🚀 Why Total Remote Control is different
TRC was built specifically for professionals who need immediate response from their iPad while controlling a Mac. Here's what makes it unique:
🔹 Ultra-low latency
TRC uses a custom protocol designed for speed. The response is virtually instantaneous—even for time-critical tasks like audio mixing, cue triggering, or visual effects.
👉 We recommend using Wi‑Fi 6 for optimal performance.
🔹 Works fully offline
Perfect for environments with no internet: on stage, in studios, classrooms, or during rehearsals.
🔹 Quick and simple setup
- No Apple ID required.
- No cables, dongles, or complex setup.
- You’re up and running in just two steps: install and connect.
🔹 Smart display management
TRC detects all active displays (physical and virtual) on your Mac and lets you move applications between them in real time. Ideal for setting up workflows dynamically.
🔹 Auto keyboard integration
When a text field gets focus on the Mac, TRC automatically brings up the iPad’s on-screen keyboard.
🔹 Two flexible control modes
- Full touch mode: tap, drag, and control apps with natural multitouch gestures.
- Advanced trackpad mode: use your iPad as a precision trackpad, ideal for fine adjustments or cursor-heavy workflows.
🌍 Made for mobile professionals
- Sound engineers: adjust plugins or software remotely from FOH or on stage.
- Lighting technicians: trigger cues or tweak effects on the fly—no need for a physical controller.
- Musicians: launch intros, samples or FX from backstage without going near the computer.
- Educators and trainers: interact with your Mac's software live from the iPad in a fast and flexible way.
When every second and every gesture matters, TRC gives you the reliability you need.
💡 Conclusion: The control you’ve been waiting for
Total Remote Control isn’t just another remote desktop app—it’s a purpose-built tool for professionals who need to work freely with Mac and iPad, without compromising precision, speed, or reliability.
Full control from your iPad. No cables. No Apple ID. No extra hardware. Works even without internet.
Want to see what real professional control feels like?
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