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Detailed Guide on How to Control PowerPoint from iPhone

PowerPoint is Microsoft's widely used presentation program that enables you to make slideshow presentations where you can discuss and present your ideas in a fascinating way. When you make presentations at class, meetings or conferences, you may use a slideshow to support your discussion, and that slideshow is much easier when you use or control PowerPoint from iPhone . Moreover, the advantage of controlling PowerPoint using your iPhone is that you can see the next slide, so even if you go far from your computer and wants to be closer to your audience, you can still see your notes. You can also annotate while presenting. Read on the following ways to start controlling PowerPoint using your iPhone.

Top 3 Ways to Control PowerPoint from iPhone

ApowerMirror

ApowerMirror is a screen mirroring program which is compatible with Windows and Mac. Using it, you can mirror photos, videos, and other media to a bigger screen. What’s more, the latest version of ApowerMirror also allows you to control PowerPoint from iPhone. It means that it is more convenient for teachers who usually show slides in class. They can remote control PowerPoint from iPhone using ApowerMirror. Here is the detailed guide:

• Launch the program both on your computer and iPhone. Make sure to connect your phone and PC to the same WiFi network. On your iPhone, tap the “M” blue button to search for the devices.
• Then select your computer from the available devices whose initial name is “Apowersoft”.
• Add the PowerPoint remote control function by tapping the Tool Management icon at the upper right corner. Then you can control PowerPoint from your iPhone.

PPT Remote Pro

Controlling your PowerPoint and Keynote presentation remotely has never been easier by using PPT Remote Pro. Just connect both devices under the same internet connection. With this tool, you can control PowerPoint from iOS and can change slide with a single click, swipe or the volume buttons using your iPhone. In addition, you can get access to a lot of features that will help you to improve your ability to bring the presentation as smooth as possible.

• Go to the official link then download and install PPT Remote Pro on your PC. Launch it and select the IP address of your internet connection then click “On” button.
• On your iPhone, open the application. The phone will automatically detect your PC. Just click “Start” button to control your PPT using your iPhone.

Power Remote Pro

Next is Power Remote Pro. This tool is a PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides, PDF and Word clicker for Windows & Mac, supporting Dual-Channel Tech, Internet Connection, Previews, and Notes. Moreover, clicker for PPT Control iPhone app comes with a dual-channel connection that will ensure that you will never lose connection when you remote control PowerPoint from iPhone during a presentation. You can also use it in a single channel mode. It’s a-synchronized-Coding-Validation-Tech is one of the fastest, more precise, and reliable than other ordinary physical remotes. Read on the following steps to start controlling presentations using this tool.

• Download and install Power Remote Pro on PC and on iPhone then launch it afterwards.
• On your iPhone, scan the QR code if both devices are not on the same Wi-Fi server. If both devices are under the same internet connection, your iPhone is able to find your PC automatically. Just tap “START” button to connect.
• Now you can control the PowerPoint presentation.

These tools are very useful the fact that they do not only provide options for controlling PowerPoint slideshows but enable you to control Keynote, Google Slides, PDF and Word documents too by just using your iPhone device. Furthermore, these apps require no root privilege and are available at the App Store.

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If you want to turn your iPhone into a presentation powerhouse there are many app options that can help you achieve that goal. Included below is a short list of some of the most popular presentation apps currently available. Each app has a distinct list of features, pros, and cons so check them all out to find the presentation app that is a perfect fit for your needs.

1. i-Clickr Remote for PowerPoint Lite

–     Complete control of your PowerPoint presentation including animations. –     Record your presentation (slides and your voice audio) into a movie as you present. –     Share PDF version of the presentation with audience via email. –     View your slides and slide notes directly on your iOS device during your presentation. –     Navigate through your slides with finger swipes and taps. –     Grab your audience’s attention with real-time annotations (Windows only). –     Help you track your presentation time with onboard clock. –     Set presentation alarm so that your iOS device will alert you with a buzz before time runs out. –     Pause and resume presentations. –     Switch between multiple slideshows. –     Works with both Windows and Mac Office, iWork ’09 Keynote on Mac, and OpenOffice on Windows. –     Control presentation from your Apple Watch. –     Control external laser pointer.

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2. Microsoft PowerPoint

–   The real Microsoft PowerPoint app designed for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. –   On iPhone, iPad Air, and iPad mini, the core PowerPoint experience, including viewing, creating, and editing presentations, is free. –   When you edit a presentation, your content and formatting are maintained across all your devices. –   Work simultaneously with others on the same presentation. –   Get tasks done faster, with multitasking. Run PowerPoint for iPad side by side with other apps (iOS 9).

3. SlideShark Presentation App

–     From your computer, iPad, or iPhone upload a PowerPoint file to your free account. –     SlideShark also has direct integrations with OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, and other storage providers. –     Use SlideShark to download & show the presentation on your iOS device. –     Broadcast your presentation over the web in real-time to meeting attendees, from your iOS device. –     Use iPhone/iPod touch as remote control/laser pointer.

4. Slideshow Remote® for PowerPoint

–    Wirelessly control PowerPoint via Wi-Fi. –    Open PowerPoint and Keynote attached to emails. –    View current and next slide. –    View and edit presenter’s notes. –    Timer for elapsed time. –    Audio and vibration feedback. –    Disable device auto-lock. –    Supports Retina display. –    Share slides via AirPlay. –    View on the new Apple TV. –    Screen auto-refresh for animations. –    Draw/erase annotations on screen. –    Switch between active presentations. –    Open recent presentations.

5. ClearSlide Presenter

–    Easily access your sales content from anywhere, regardless of Internet connectivity. –    Fully integrated with the ClearSlide web-based platform, Presenter has a mobile-optimized interface. –    Present remotely from your iPhone or iPad –    Choose which presentations to sync so you always have the right content at the right time –    Utilize any content, including PowerPoint, Keynote, PDF, video, and more –    Automatically save slide analytics to your ClearSlide account –    Collect valuable meeting recaps that sync directly to your CRM –    Present directly to your ClearSlide Viewer Link –    Fully featured drawing tools including pins, free-form drawing, highlighting, shapes and more –    Access Codes for meeting security –    Share your Viewer Link and conference call info directly from the app –    See what active viewers and callers are in your meeting when presenting online –    A ClearSlide account is required for this app.

–    Built from the ground up for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, it makes creating a world-class presentation — complete with animated charts and transitions — as simple as touching and tapping. –    Present right on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. –    Or use video mirroring to present on an HDTV, and preview your slides and notes on your device using the Presenter Display. –    With iCloud built in, your presentations are kept up to date across all your devices. –    You can instantly share a presentation using just a link, giving others the latest version and the ability to edit it directly from www.icloud.com using a Mac or PC browser. –    Use advanced presentation controls including autoplay, looped, and viewer-guided slideshows –    Display any presentation on an external display or projector; navigate slides, view presenter notes; stream wirelessly using AirPlay and Apple TV, or use an adapter (sold separately) –    Use the Keynote Remote Apple Watch app to control a presentation playing on a Mac, iPad,  or iPhone. –    Use “Open in Another App” to copy presentations to apps such as Dropbox –    Print your presentations on a wireless printer on your network using AirPrint

7. Google Slides

–    Create new presentations or edit any that were created on the web or on another device. –    Share presentations and work together with others in the same presentation at the same time. –    Open, edit, and save Microsoft PowerPoint files. –    Get stuff done anytime — even without an internet connection. –    Add and rearrange slides, format text and shapes, and more. –    Present right from your device. –    Never worry about losing your work — everything is automatically saved as you type.

8. Haiku Deck

–    Seamless, real-time syncing between iPad, iPhone, and Web. –    Edit your Haiku Decks online, or create online and present from your iPhone or iPad. –    Use your iPhone as a remote in presentation mode. –    Quickly detects and connects with nearby devices for painless setup. –    Easily share Haiku Decks via AirDrop, email, or social sites. –    Intuitive one-hand remote navigation –    Private note display turns your iPhone into a personal teleprompter.

9. GoTo Meeting

–  Download the free GoToMeeting app and join, host or schedule a GoToMeeting session right from your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. –  Whatever the presenter shows on their screen, you see on yours: slide presentations, design mockups, spreadsheets, reports. –  And, with the help of Apple’s new continuity feature, you can even start a meeting on your iPhone or iPad and automatically transfer it to your Mac — perfect for when you’re a few minutes late returning to your desk.

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Remote control a PowerPoint running on iPad pro

Is it possible to host a powerpoint presentation on an iPad Pro but advance the slides using my iPhone (Or other remote)? I basically have swapped out my laptop for an iPad Pro, and have my presentations on the iPad, which works fine, except that I have to swipe the iPad to get to the next slide. Since the iPad is tethered to the TV, this is not very convenient, and even if it was wireless, I would still rather not carry the iPad. Surely I'm not the first to encounter this, and hopefully someone has already worked out a solution. If so, I'd love to hear it.

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You can absolutely do this with an iPhone as the remote controller and either an iPad or a Mac computer as the presentation device As long as you open the PowerPoint presentation in Apple’s keynote app. I use this all the time.

• Open presentation in Keynote on a Mac or iPad
• open keynote app on your iPhone
• make sure both the iPad (or Mac) and iPhone are on same WiFi network or that both are connected via Bluetooth
• on the iPad, click the three periods in the upper right hand corner of screen and, in the drop down menu, select, “allow remote control”
• on the iPhone, in the Keynote app, select the iPhone icon in the upper right hand corner of screen.
• Go back to remote settings menu on iPad and pair with iPhone.
• Back in the iPhone, follow pairing instructions. When complete, select “play”
• the presentation will start to play on the iPad and you’ll see a miniature version of the presentation on the iPhone. You can then advance the presentation or reverse it by touching or swiping on iPhone.
• One the iPhone screen, you can select the annotation tool to move a pointer that will appear in iPad screen. You can also use colored pens or highlighter to annotate the presentation.
• If you have an output dongle attached to iPad (or mac) you can output presentation to play through hdmi port on a tv or large screen.

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Apr 29, 2017 3:03 PM in response to Darron Jeans1

I have tussled with this as well and found a work-around solution you may find acceptable. First, some background. I taught a six-week class this past winter and wanted to host Powerpoint presentations from my iPad mini, which was tethered to the projection setup with a Lightning-to-HDMI cable. It worked great. But there was no way to control the presentation remotely (from iPhone or other remote), unless I converted the Powerpoint to Keynote, which I was not willing to do because the conversion was messy and made unwanted changes/substitutions. So here's what I figured out: You can pair an Apple wireless "Magic" keyboard to the iPad, then use the arrow buttons on the keyboard to advance the Powerpoint as you walk around the room. (Note: this isn't the "Smart" keyboard that physically connects to iPad Pro.) Carrying the wireless keyboard around is not as cumbersome as it may sound, and I generally just set it on a nearby desk wherever I was speaking, which was vastly preferable to being stuck within reach of the iPad.

Apr 2, 2016 5:12 PM in response to Darron Jeans1

You can try ppt slides with keynote. There is a remote app included with keynote.

May 10, 2017 5:22 AM in response to MikeinRM

Apple can´t develop a Bluethoot Remote Control to do this thinks?

Sep 20, 2017 6:53 AM in response to Darron Jeans1

Hello, any Bluetooth keyboard will do, I kind of hoped my Apple Watch would do the trick but it only works with the IOS deviced paired.

Oct 6, 2017 2:15 PM in response to estebanburneo

If you/I paired my Apple Watch to my iPad Pro, would it work?

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Wireless Presenter Option for Powerpoint for iPad

I have had several of our instructors ask about using iPad's and Powerpoint..can't seem to find any options for a wireless presenter like the Kensington models that most use with their PC..any thoughts on this..

Several do not have an iPhone..so that option is not available..did try the Windows Phone remote with regular laptops and that works great.

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If you want to control PowerPoint running on a PC/Mac using an app on an iPad/iPhone, Google will help if you tell it this:

control powerpoint with ipad

But if you're looking for a way to remote-control a copy of PowerPoint that's *running* on an iPad, I'm not sure there's anything like that. A google search on:

remote control for ipad

brings up lots of hits, but it's obvious that most of them are not relevant or require an iPhone.

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I know..thanks for replying..was trying to see if there was anything in the pipeline as many want to use it this way..but have continued to purchase new laptops..

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I did try finding some other options .. but I did find this and so far no one wants to spend the $ on it to test.

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It may do the trick.

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• Draw a shape
• Save a shape to the shapes library
• Add and align text inside a shape
• Add 3D objects
• Add lines and arrows
• Animate, share, or save drawings
• Add video and audio
• Record audio
• Edit video and audio
• Add live video
• Set movie and image formats
• Position and align objects
• Use alignment guides
• Place objects inside a text box or shape
• Layer, group, and lock objects
• Change object transparency
• Fill shapes and text boxes with color or an image
• Add a border to an object
• Add a caption or title
• Add a reflection or shadow
• Use object styles
• Resize, rotate, and flip objects
• Move and edit objects using the object list
• Add linked objects to make your presentation interactive
• Select text
• Copy and paste text
• Use dictation to enter text
• Use accents and special characters
• Format a presentation for another language
• Use phonetic guides
• Use bidirectional text
• Use vertical text
• Change the font or font size
• Add bold, italic, underline, or strikethrough to text
• Change the color of text
• Change text capitalization
• Add a shadow or outline to text
• Intro to paragraph styles
• Apply a paragraph style
• Create, rename, or delete paragraph styles
• Update or revert a paragraph style
• Use a keyboard shortcut to apply a style
• Adjust character spacing
• Add drop caps
• Raise and lower characters and text
• Format fractions automatically
• Create and use character styles
• Format dashes and quotation marks
• Format Chinese, Japanese, or Korean text
• Set tab stops
• Format text into columns
• Adjust line spacing
• Format lists
• Add a highlight effect to text
• Add mathematical equations
• Add borders and rules (lines) to separate text
• Add or delete a table
• Select tables, cells, rows, and columns
• Add or remove rows and columns
• Move rows and columns
• Resize rows and columns
• Merge or unmerge cells
• Change the look of table text
• Show, hide, or edit a table title
• Change table gridlines and colors
• Use table styles
• Resize, move, or lock a table
• Add and edit cell content
• Format dates, currency, and more
• Create a custom cell format
• Highlight cells conditionally
• Format tables for bidirectional text
• Alphabetize or sort table data
• Calculate values using data in table cells
• Use the Formulas and Functions Help
• Add or delete a chart
• Change a chart from one type to another
• Modify chart data
• Move, resize, and rotate a chart
• Change the look of data series
• Add a legend, gridlines, and other markings
• Change the look of chart text and labels
• Add a chart border and background
• Use chart styles
• Animate objects onto and off a slide
• Animate objects on a slide
• Change build order and timing
• Add transitions
• Present on your Mac
• Present on a separate display
• Present on a Mac over the internet
• Use a remote
• Make a presentation advance automatically
• Play a slideshow with multiple presenters
• Add and view presenter notes
• Rehearse on your Mac
• Record presentations
• Check spelling
• Look up words
• Find and replace text
• Replace text automatically
• Set author name and comment color
• Highlight text
• Add and print comments
• Send a presentation
• Intro to collaboration
• Invite others to collaborate
• Collaborate on a shared presentation
• See the latest activity in a shared presentation
• Change a shared presentation’s settings
• Stop sharing a presentation
• Shared folders and collaboration
• Use Box to collaborate
• Create an animated GIF
• Post your presentation in a blog
• Use iCloud Drive with Keynote
• Export to PowerPoint or another file format
• Reduce the presentation file size
• Save a large presentation as a package file
• Restore an earlier version of a presentation
• Move a presentation
• Delete a presentation
• Password-protect a presentation
• Lock a presentation
• Create and manage custom themes
• Transfer files with AirDrop
• Transfer presentations with Handoff
• Transfer presentations with the Finder
• Keyboard shortcuts
• Keyboard shortcut symbols

Use a remote to control a presentation in Keynote on Mac

You can use your iPhone or iPad as a remote control to play a presentation on a Mac. When you use iPhone as a remote control, you can also control the presentation from its companion Apple Watch.

Important: To use an iPhone or iPad with iOS 14 or iPadOS 14 as a remote, Keynote needs permission to connect to other devices on your local network. Go to Settings > Privacy > Local Network, then turn on Keynote.

Set up iPhone or iPad as a remote control

The device and the Mac need to have Keynote installed and have Wi-Fi turned on.

Open Keynote on the device that you want to use as a remote.

The device displays the Set Up Remote screen.

Note: Tap OK if you’re asked to allow Keynote to find and connect to devices on your local network.

Open Keynote on the Mac, then choose Keynote > Settings (from the Keynote menu at the top of your screen).

Click Remotes at the top of the settings window, then select Enable.

Click Link next to the device you want to use as a remote.

A four-digit code appears on the Mac and on the device.

Verify that the four-digit codes match, click Confirm, then close Keynote settings.

After the devices are linked, you can control the presentation from the remote.

Use iPhone or iPad as a remote control

You must first set up the iPhone or iPad to be a remote control, as described in the previous task. To turn your device into a remote using Handoff, Handoff must be set up on the Mac and on the device, and the presentation you want to control must be saved in iCloud Drive .

Play the presentation on the Mac.

Do one of the following:

To control the presentation, do any of the following:

Advance to the next slide or build: Tap the slide, or swipe left across the slide.

Return to the previous slide: Swipe right across the slide.

Skip to a specific slide: Tap the slide number in the upper-left corner, then tap the slide you want to display.

To change what you see on your remote device as you’re presenting, do any of the following:

Switch between a timer or current time display: Tap the time or timer at the top of the screen.

Use Apple Watch as a remote control

You must first set up iPhone to be a remote control for the Mac, as described above, and Keynote must be installed on Apple Watch and the companion iPhone. To install Keynote on Apple Watch, update the companion iPhone to the latest version of Keynote. Then on Apple Watch, confirm the installation of Keynote.

Important: For best results, set Apple Watch to wake and display Keynote when you raise your wrist during the presentation. On Apple Watch, go to Settings, tap General, tap Activate on Wrist Raise, and turn on Wrist Raise. Then tap Last Used App (swipe up to see it).

Open the presentation on the Mac.

If you followed the directions in the introduction to this task, Keynote appears whenever you raise your wrist to control the presentation from Apple Watch.

To close Keynote on Apple Watch, press the Digital Crown.

Highlight on a slide from a remote control device

If you’re using Keynote Remote to control a presentation from iPhone or iPad, you can draw on your device and have your drawing appear on the device that’s playing your presentation. This feature is useful, for example, if you want to emphasize a particular item on your slide—you can underline or circle the item for your audience.

Set up your iPhone or iPad as a remote.

Play the presentation on a Mac or another iPhone or iPad.

Do any of the following:

Draw with a color: Tap a color, then draw on the slide.

Use the laser pointer: Tap the laser pointer and move your finger around the slide; the laser pointer follows your movements.

Return to the previous slide or advance a slide: Tap the left or right arrow on the slide.

Hide the drawing tools: Tap Done.

Change the presentation devices linked to a remote control device

Open Keynote on the iPhone or iPad you use as a remote.

Tap Devices, then do any of the following:

Add another presentation device: Tap Add a Device, then follow the onscreen instructions.

Switch to a different presentation device: Tap a different device name, then tap Done.

Remove a presentation device: Swipe left across the name of the device, then tap Delete.

Unlink a remote control from a Mac

Open Keynote on your Mac.

Choose Keynote > Settings (from the Keynote menu at the top of your screen).

Click Remotes at the top of the settings window, then do one of the following:

Permanently unlink a remote: Click Unlink next to a device.

Temporarily unlink all linked remotes: Deselect Enable so the devices remain linked but aren’t functional as remotes. Reselect Enable when you want to use them again.

Keynote Remote uses Multipeer Connectivity, which allows newer iOS devices, iPadOS devices, and Mac computers that have the latest version of Keynote to connect over Wi-Fi whenever they’re in close proximity, even when they aren’t on the same Wi-Fi network. If you have difficulty using Keynote Remote with older devices or Mac computers over Wi-Fi, try adding them to the same Wi-Fi network.

Note: The old Keynote Remote app previously available from the App Store is no longer supported.

Don't touch that filthy remote! Apple AirPlay arrives at select hotels - here's how it works

The worst part of traveling isn't waiting in long security lines at the airport or navigating an unknown city's public transit. It's trying to figure out how to use a new hotel's TV remote. Now you can go remote-free and use your iPhone as a control instead, thanks to a partnership Apple launched Thursday with InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG). 

AirPlay , Apple's inter-device streaming technology, comes to more than 60 IHG properties in the US, Mexico, and Canada, for a private, secure, and -- most importantly -- remote-free streaming experience on your hotel room's TV.

Also: How to stream from your iPhone to your TV using AirPlay

After getting my first look at the feature at the InterContinental New York Times Square, I predict that AirPlay in hotel rooms will be a game changer for frequent business travelers who want to personalize their hotel room stay.

For better or for worse, travel takes us out of our apartment or house and plops us in a hotel room that doesn't feel like a home: The hotel room's TV doesn't have our favorite shows or our watch history loaded onto it already, and we don't have easy connectivity to a sound system to unwind to our favorite tunes after a long day. 

With IHG's AirPlay, guests can use their iPhone or iPad camera to scan the "Connect and Stream" QR code on the hotel's LG TV, which brings them to a Wi-Fi connectivity page where they connect to the room's network. An AirPlay icon will pop up on the top of the phone or iPad screen. After that, the guest turns on screen mirroring for the connected device, which will load content from their device onto the TV. I tried it out myself, and it was a nearly seamless connection process. 

From there, you can review the photos you've taken on your trip, get right back into that show you're binging, rehearse for that big presentation you flew across the country to give, or play your favorite songs on the TV's sound system -- no remote needed. It could be a business tripper's best friend to make their hotel room and tech feel more homey during those long stays in foreign cities. 

Also:  The best TVs to buy: Expert tested

Streaming shows or music is easy, but one app that works especially well with AirPlay is the Apple Health app. If you want to exercise in your hotel room you can go to the Health app's Fitness+ tab to follow guided workout or meditation sessions on the hotel TV. And your Apple Watch's health data rings can be projected onto the corner of the TV as well, in tandem with your phone. Other apps, like Keynote for rehearsing presentations and Photos for reviewing the pictures you took that day, work wonderfully on the TV. 

AirPlay is available in select hotels -- including some Holiday Inn, Avid, Candlewood, Crowne Plaza, and InterContinental locations -- starting Thursday, with more being added in the coming months. 

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ProPresenter Remote 4+

Renewed vision llc, designed for ipad.

• #26 in Utilities
• 3.0 • 126 Ratings
• Offers In-App Purchases

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ProPresenter Remote is the perfect companion for Renewed Vision's award winning ProPresenter presentation software. Using ProPresenter Remote you'll be able to control or observe many key features of any ProPresenter application that's running on your Wi-Fi network. Brief Highlights: • Control presentations using the familiar grid layout that you're accustomed to from ProPresenter • Simplified remote with slide notes to put the controls in the presenter's hands. • Control and configure your clocks and timers. • Configure, show, and hide announcement messages • Change the stage display layout Requirements: - A Wi-Fi connection to the ProPresenter machine. Not all features in ProPresenter Remote are supported by all versions of ProPresenter. If you have a question about a feature/compatibility in ProPresenter Remote for your particular version of ProPresenter, please contact our sales team at [email protected] If you are having any issues with the app, please contact our support team at [email protected] so that we can assist.

Version 4.9.11

• Fixes an issue where the table view didn't show cue labels or colors.

Ratings and Reviews

126 Ratings

Potential but needs work

The interface is not that smooth. It is a little clunky and there are a lot of pointless features within the app that they rolled over from the computer software. It needs simplified. For example, if you need to move one slide back you have to slide but sometimes it moves it forward. A simple arrow to tap would be sufficient and much cleaner. Or, if it showed the previous slide and the next slide (three slides on the interface at once) so that you could just click the previous slide if needed. The primary function is for a presenter to move forward or backward. That should be the most efficient part of the app, but it lacks in that area.

Worked well for my use case!

I bought this app to be able to control a few presentations with video and slides I had prepared beforehand. This was at my sisters wedding and it went very smooth. I didn’t have high hopes since there were some bad reviews, but this worked better than expected and had no issues at all. I used it to cue up different videos and didnt have to sit at the computer the whole time. I was able to easily switch between slides and also clear the screen. Since I haven’t had experience with previous versions, I can’t compare other users experiences. But it does seem like they have been putting in more development to this app recently. Keep up the good work! I’m excited to see future enhancements and features!

Great but excited for improvements!

Like another reviewer mentioned, the slide/click option for moving slides is a little strange and can totally mess with the flow of the presentation when you are accidentally moving back when you mean to go forward. I would absolutely LOVE the option another reviewer stated of being able to see the slide that came before, and especially the slide that comes next on the phone/tablet screen! That is actually why I came to leave a review here! I would rate this app 500 stars if you were able to see your slides, where your at, and how to verbally transition because you can see the slide that’s up next. Great remote, life saver if sound guy doesn’t show, but clunky transitions could totally be fixed with the option of seeing/clicking preceding, current, and next slide.

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