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Remote Sunrise

Download Remote Helper

The free companion for your Remote app. Install it on the Mac or Windows PC you want to control.

Made by Evgeny Cherpak at Remote Sunrise LTD

Free · No account required · Unlimited computers

Older macOS versions

Your computer. Your control.

Connect locally

Your devices communicate over your local network. No account or cloud relay is needed for local control.

How local connections work

Manage device access

Enable approval for unknown devices in the helper. You can review and block devices in its Devices settings.

Device access settings

Help from the developer

Get setup help directly from Evgeny Cherpak, the developer behind Remote Sunrise apps since 2013.

Contact the developer

Quick Setup

  1. Install

    Open the downloaded installer on your computer, then launch Remote Helper.

  2. Allow the features you use

    On Mac, Accessibility enables mouse and keyboard control; Screen Recording enables screen viewing. On Windows, allow the helper through the firewall on your private network.

  3. Connect

    Keep both devices on the same network. Open your Remote app, select your computer, and approve access in the helper if prompted.

Need a hand with setup? Follow the illustrated guide for your computer.

Before you install

Why download from this website?

This is the official download from Remote Sunrise LTD. The helper runs on your computer so your Remote app can control it or access its media. Your mobile app stays on your iPhone or iPad.

Why does the download use cherpake.com?

downloads.cherpake.com and dl.cherpake.com are our download servers. Both provide the same installer from Remote Sunrise LTD.

Can I remove access later?

Yes. You can block individual devices in the helper’s Devices settings and revoke permissions in your computer’s settings. You can uninstall Remote Helper when you no longer need it.

Privacy Policy

Apps that work with Remote Helper

One free helper connects your computer to these apps. Hover or tap an icon to explore.

Remote Mouse & Keyboard

Mac + Windows

Remote Mouse & Keyboard

Control Mac, Windows, TVs, and another iPad with wireless mouse and keyboard, custom keypads, Siri actions, device rooms, and Live Activity controls.

  • Use your iPhone or iPad as a wireless mouse and keyboard.
  • Control music, presentations, and computer apps from across the room.
  • Create custom keypads and run shortcuts with a tap.
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Remote KeyPad & NumPad

Mac + Windows

Remote KeyPad & NumPad

Remote KeyPad turns your iPhone or iPad into a wireless number pad and macro keyboard for Excel, Numbers, and professional desktop apps.

  • Add a number pad without buying another keyboard.
  • Enter numbers quickly in Excel, Numbers, and other desktop apps.
  • Build custom keypads for your favorite shortcuts and macros.
Explore app
File Explorer & Player

Mac + Windows

File Explorer & Player

Browse Mac or Windows files, stream media, read books, and save an Offline Library on iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV.

  • Browse files on your Mac or Windows PC without a cable.
  • Stream movies and music without copying them first.
  • Save files to your Offline Library for travel.
Explore app
Sibelius KeyPad

Mac + Windows

Sibelius KeyPad

Sibelius KeyPad turns your iPhone or iPad into a wireless keypad for Sibelius notation on Mac and Windows.

  • Enter notes, articulations, and accidentals with dedicated layouts.
  • Switch Sibelius keypads automatically as you work.
  • Compose with large, easy-to-tap buttons on iPhone or iPad.
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Finale KeyPad

Mac + Windows

Finale KeyPad

Finale KeyPad turns your iPhone or iPad into a customizable music notation keypad for Finale on macOS and Windows.

  • Access Finale notation shortcuts with a tap.
  • Customize key layouts to match your composing workflow.
  • Control note entry and playback from your iPhone or iPad.
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Mouse · Keyboard

Mac + Windows

Mouse · Keyboard

Turn your iPhone or iPad into a wireless trackpad and keyboard for Mac or Windows with Mouse · Keyboard and the free Remote Helper.

  • Use a focused wireless trackpad and keyboard on iPhone or iPad.
  • Scroll, type, and switch between your computers.
  • Connect over your local network using the same free helper.
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