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Q: iPad remote control for Keynote?

Background: I am a professional speaker that HATES podiums, so I want to be able to control an iPad Keynote presentation from anywhere on stage.

(1) Is there an iPhone app that can control an iPad Keynote presentation in show mode (slide advance, slide backup, etc.)?
(2) If "no", would an MacBook Pro remote work?
(3) If "no" any other ideas on how to do this Keynote/iPad remote control?

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Posted on Apr 8, 2010 7:44 PM

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  • by -REZ-,

    -REZ- -REZ- Mar 23, 2011 10:51 AM in response to Bill in Palo Alto
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    Mar 23, 2011 10:51 AM in response to Bill in Palo Alto
    As of the date of this post, you can control a presentation through Bluetooth for Keynote, PowerPoint, and PDFs on your iPad using your iPhone with 2Screens (and their iPhone remote). It's not as nice as Keynote, but it is handy for PDF documents.
    The Apple Keynote remote app, which works nice on the iPhone, is wifi only. Yes, I could bring my MacBook Pro and set up an ad hoc network, and connect my iPad and iPhone to it, and remote control the iPad from the iPhone -- but then I might as well just use the MBP for the presentation.
    The iPhone and iPad CAN communicate through Bluetooth, as the excellent PhotoSync app shows. [This app allows you to shoot pictures on your iPhone, and then transfer them by bluetooth to the iPad for editing.] The Apple Keynote Remote app simply does not do this, at this time.
    With an iPad 2, there is full mirroring of the iPad on external displays. The VGA connector does not support power while connected, but the other connectors do. Perhaps a future VGA connector will support power as the latest HDMI connector does.
    I can not find any Bluetooth hardware for advancing slides on an iPad, so far. I remain hopeful...
  • by mauijiminar,

    mauijiminar mauijiminar Mar 25, 2011 6:50 PM in response to -REZ-
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    Mar 25, 2011 6:50 PM in response to -REZ-
    Me too been waiting for a year!
  • by Martinss,

    Martinss Martinss Mar 31, 2011 5:39 PM in response to Bill in Palo Alto
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    Mar 31, 2011 5:39 PM in response to Bill in Palo Alto
    Ok there are apps on the store to allow your iPhone to change slides on keynote iPad. Problem is they need a wifi network. So get an old wifi router and create one! Presto, remote presentation. It's easier than you think to plug in a router and keep it in the case with the projector.
  • by David M Brewer,

    David M Brewer David M Brewer Mar 31, 2011 11:48 PM in response to Martinss
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    Mar 31, 2011 11:48 PM in response to Martinss
    Martinss wrote:
    Ok there are apps on the store to allow your iPhone to change slides on keynote iPad. Problem is they need a wifi network. So get an old wifi router and create one! Presto, remote presentation. It's easier than you think to plug in a router and keep it in the case with the projector.


    Plaese give the name one of these apps that you are talking.
  • by dhaun,

    dhaun dhaun Mar 31, 2011 11:58 PM in response to Martinss
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    Mar 31, 2011 11:58 PM in response to Martinss
    Martinss wrote:
    Ok there are apps on the store to allow your iPhone to change slides on keynote iPad. Problem is they need a wifi network.


    Can you point out some of those apps, please? All I seem to be able to find are apps that remote-control a Mac or PC. I can't seem to find an iPhone app that actually controls Keynote on the iPad. Thanks.
  • by Warren Arbuckle,

    Warren Arbuckle Warren Arbuckle Apr 1, 2011 12:32 AM in response to dhaun
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    Apr 1, 2011 12:32 AM in response to dhaun
    Try 'Keynote Remote'. Should also be able to set up your iPhone as a WiFi hotspot.
  • by David M Brewer,

    David M Brewer David M Brewer Apr 1, 2011 1:02 AM in response to Warren Arbuckle
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    Apr 1, 2011 1:02 AM in response to Warren Arbuckle
    Keynote remote doesn't control Keynote on the iPad.
  • by OldmanKneeHigh,

    OldmanKneeHigh OldmanKneeHigh Apr 1, 2011 2:48 PM in response to Bill in Palo Alto
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    Apr 1, 2011 2:48 PM in response to Bill in Palo Alto
    What equipment do I need to run keynote wireless from my ipad2 to a LCD projector? I want to carry and control the presentation wireless from the iPad2 from about 20 feet away. Will Apple TV work if I connect it to the projector and control it from the iPad2? Any recommendations. Thanks
  • by Bruccio,

    Bruccio Bruccio Apr 4, 2011 8:31 AM in response to Bill in Palo Alto
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    Apr 4, 2011 8:31 AM in response to Bill in Palo Alto
    I too am a professional speaker/artist looking to avoid lugging heavier equipment with me to presentations -- and to use my iPad instead. Need a means to control Keynote remotely w iPad.
    Any progress on this yet?
  • by OldmanKneeHigh,

    OldmanKneeHigh OldmanKneeHigh Apr 7, 2011 12:21 PM in response to Bruccio
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    Apr 7, 2011 12:21 PM in response to Bruccio
    Same issue - need a bluetooth remote using a ipad2 via keynote. Not sure why Apple would not engineer this into the initial design since there's one for iphone, ipod, etc. And, none of my other remotes on it either.
  • by Plastic Camera Studio,

    Plastic Camera Studio Plastic Camera Studio Apr 7, 2011 5:50 PM in response to Bill in Palo Alto
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    Apr 7, 2011 5:50 PM in response to Bill in Palo Alto
    Here here! I too am looking for a solution for this.

    It was my hope to use the iPad to run Keynote for a photography workshop I teach. The iPad is attached to a digital projector. I'm looking for a way to control the advance of frames from Keynote with my iPod touch.

    Having this available would enable me to stand away from the iPad/projector combination and advance the presentation via iPod Touch.

    As it is now, I have to hold the iPad which is connected with a cord attached to the projector. My mobility is very limited with this setup.

    Is there any solution that will allow me to do this? It seems like such a simple task, yet I'm scratching my head as to why this particular app doesn't exist yet.

    I'd gladly pay $4.99 for this feature!
  • by IVeron,

    IVeron IVeron Apr 9, 2011 3:35 AM in response to rubberducky4
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    Apr 9, 2011 3:35 AM in response to rubberducky4
    Just now. works great on my older InFocus projector - still can't get the iPhone keynote to interface ... but thus far looks pretty easy to present your pwrpts to the class; albeit carrying around the ipad2 and tapping it OR figuring out how to operate via remote

    the touch and hold laser pointer is sweet!

    good luck w your projector
  • by Michael Paine,

    Michael Paine Michael Paine Apr 9, 2011 1:37 PM in response to OldmanKneeHigh
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    Apr 9, 2011 1:37 PM in response to OldmanKneeHigh
    Can iPad Keynote be controlled with a (dock) keyboard? If so this device might work:
    Mini Bluetooth Keyboard
    http://www.remoteone.com.au/ipod-ipad-iphone/pd116-mini-bluetooth-keyboard.html

    The Games community also wants an iPad/iPhone remote control feature:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fyx7U7TH2bQ
  • by Michael Paine,

    Michael Paine Michael Paine Apr 10, 2011 12:00 AM in response to Michael Paine
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    Apr 10, 2011 12:00 AM in response to Michael Paine
    I now have Keynote for iPad and have ordered a mini bluetooth keyboard
    ( http://www.macfixit.com.au/shop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=1665 )
    so in a few days I should be able to report back.
    (Putting my money where my mouth is!)
  • by dhaun,

    dhaun dhaun Apr 10, 2011 9:11 AM in response to Michael Paine
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    Apr 10, 2011 9:11 AM in response to Michael Paine
    Michael Paine wrote:
    so in a few days I should be able to report back.


    Don't get your hopes up too high. Just tested it again with the Apple Bluetooth keyboard: When in presentation mode, only the brightness and sound keys cause any reaction. Everything else is ignored - you can't even end a presentation with the ESC key.
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