iTunes Remote

Description of App

iTunes Remote is the best way to control Apple Music, iTunes, or the Apple TV app from anywhere in your home. Simply download the app to your iPhone or iPad, and connect directly to Apple Music, iTunes, or the Apple TV app on your Mac or PC.

With iTunes Remote you can:
• Access your Apple Music, Apple TV, or iTunes libraries
• Browse music by artist, albums, and songs
• Browse movies, TV shows, and podcasts
• Create and edit playlists
• See upcoming songs with Up Next
• Search your entire Apple Music, Apple TV, or iTunes libraries
• Explore shared Apple Music, Apple TV, or iTunes libraries
• Listen with AirPlay
• Send music to AirPlay speakers
• Group speakers together to play music in multiple rooms at the same time
• Set the volume on each speaker independently

Requirements:
• iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 11.4 or later
• Wi-Fi connection to Apple TV, Apple Music, or iTunes on a Mac or PC
• macOS 10.15.2 or higher for Apple Music and the Apple TV app
• iTunes 12.8 or later is recommended for use with iTunes Remote

Version

3.0.1

Free or Paid

Free

Device(s) App Was Tested On

iPhone

iOS Version

Accessibility Comments

This app is fully accessible. It looks and works very like the iPod app, which means it is easy to navigate and use.

Can't really say anything more on this app, although testing it has made me want to explore what options there are for using this as a means of streaming media around the house.

VoiceOver Performance

VoiceOver reads all page elements.

Button Labeling

All buttons are clearly labeled.

Usability

The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.

App Store Link

https://apps.apple.com/app/id284417350

Developer's Website

http://www.apple.com/itunes/

Options

Comments

Now at version 3.0.1; accessibility still good

Just the other day I was wishing for a way to get to my computer's iTunes library from the phone. Well this isn't quite that, it only remotely controls iTunes. Sound and picture comes through the computer. It's great though for controlling Apple TV without having to find the remote or be in line with the IR port. You can control the ATV by swiping back and forth on a blank pad with VO on the ATV doing the talking or you can access the textual content for things you have in your iTunes library using the phone's screen. I was a little confused by the interface but I've only just started playing with it. Everything is accessible. I sat in the dining room and controlled an iTunes playlist on my PC through the ATV in the living room.

Version 4.2

What's New in Version 4.2
This update includes the following improvements:

• You can now control iTunes Radio on your Apple TV
• Browse your purchased movies and TV shows in the app and play them on Apple TV
• Additional bug fixes and stability improvements

Direct Touch

I don't seem to be able to use the gesture Area. I've tried with Direct Touch both on and off, but neither seems to work. Any ideas? JT

I've noticed the same thing.

I've noticed the same thing. Probably time to email Apple and hope it gets fixed.