What's New

- Update for iPhone 5 and iOS 6. (Now requires iOS 4.3 or newer)
- Connections using IP addresses can now be given friendlier names.
- Support for upside-down orientation. (For our friends with IR dongles)
- Performance improvements.
- Bug fixes.

App Description

WHAT IS HIPPOREMOTE?

Control your computer with a wave of your hand or a flick of your finger! Impress your audience at speaking engagements or just veg out on the couch.

HippoRemote Pro turns your iPhone and iPod touch into a Wi-Fi keyboard, trackpad, and remote control, making it the perfect pocket-sized controller for your computer.

HippoRemote works great as a clicker for your Keynote or PowerPoint presentation. Or to control your classroom's interactive whiteboard.

In addition, like a high-end universal remote, you can customize the buttons and tailor them to specific apps. This makes it an ideal remote control for your HTPC, whether it's a Mac mini running Plex, a Windows PC running Windows Media Center, or a Linux box running XBMC.

HippoRemote Pro also has a gamepad mode, letting you control your favorite PC games.

And because it all works over Wi-Fi, you get superior range and no line-of-sight issues compared to traditional remotes. No extra dongles or expensive adapters required.


REVIEWS:

"We really, really love it."
— Mashable

“Pretty much the best iPhone wireless trackpad and keyboard you could ever want.”
— Lifehacker

"Hands-down, the best multi-purpose iPhone remote that I have found."
— Christina Warren, TUAW

"Simply fuss free, and perfect for your living room Mac mini."
— Pete Mortensen, Cult of Mac

"An absolute bargain."
— Adam Turner, Sydney Morning Herald

"The best touchpad, best keyboard, WMC specific keys and the most functionality."
— David Norman, Missing Remote

"I love HippoRemote!"
— Robert Heron, Tekzilla


FEATURES:

• App Profiles: Custom controls for your favorite apps. There are 60+ profiles in our profile library, supporting popular apps like Boxee, EyeTV, Spotify, VLC, Winamp, and more. Visit http://hipporemote.com/profiles for the complete list.

• Profile Editor: Tweak existing profiles, or create brand new profiles, with the built-in editor.

• Dropbox Support: Sync your profiles across multiple devices via Dropbox.

• Multi-touch Trackpad: Multi-Touch gestures up to 4 fingers, including 2-finger scrolling and pinch-to-zoom.

• Keyboard History: Remembers what you've typed before so you can autocomplete with a single tap.

• Thumb Scrolling: Makes precision scrolling a breeze!

• Auto App Switching: Launch or switch between programs with a single tap.

• Login Manager: One tap to auto-fill login information for your favorite web sites.

• Macros: Automate tasks by recording your own keyboard shortcuts.

• Pause on Call: Automatically pause what's playing when you receive a phone call.

• Proximity Sensor: Turn off the screen to conserve battery.

• Wake-on-LAN: Turn on your computer from your couch.

• Background Multitasking: Stay connected in the background for up to 10 minutes.

• Integrated Web Browser: Surf the web, update Facebook, check sports scores, and more, without switching apps and without interrupting what's playing.

• Boxee/Plex/XBMC GesturePad: Tired of buttons? Control Boxee, Plex, and XBMC with flicks and swipes.

• GamePad: Handles all your favorite PC games, including ones that require simultaneous keyboard and mouse input.


FREE VERSION:

* Try the keyboard and trackpad for free with HippoRemote LITE.
* Upgrade to Pro for App Profiles and other premium features.


REQUIREMENTS:

* iOS 4.0 or greater.
* Wi-Fi network.
* Windows, Mac, or Linux PC to control.


SETUP:

* Visit http://hipporemote.com/setup to find step-by-step setup instructions for Windows, Macs, and Linux PCs.
* For Macs and Windows PC, we recommend installing our HippoVNC helper application.
* HippoRemote can also work by enabling Screen Sharing on Macs or installing a VNC server on Windows & Linux PCs.


SUPPORT:

* If you run into any problems, email us at [email protected]. We're quick to help!
* Please don't ask us questions in an iTunes review. We have no way of contacting you to respond to your issue.

iPhone Screenshots

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HippoRemote Pro ~ Wireless Keyboard, Mouse, Remote Control & Gamepad screenshot 1 HippoRemote Pro ~ Wireless Keyboard, Mouse, Remote Control & Gamepad screenshot 2 HippoRemote Pro ~ Wireless Keyboard, Mouse, Remote Control & Gamepad screenshot 3 HippoRemote Pro ~ Wireless Keyboard, Mouse, Remote Control & Gamepad screenshot 4 HippoRemote Pro ~ Wireless Keyboard, Mouse, Remote Control & Gamepad screenshot 5

App Changes

  • July 19, 2011 New version 3.2
  • August 23, 2011 New version 3.3
  • October 13, 2011 New version 3.3.2
  • February 16, 2012 New version 3.3.3
  • February 22, 2012 New version 3.3.4
  • November 06, 2012 New version 3.4

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