Bill in Palo Alto

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 johnniefromportland,

    johnniefromportland johnniefromportland Mar 10, 2012 7:43 AM in response to Bill in Palo Alto
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    Mar 10, 2012 7:43 AM in response to Bill in Palo Alto

    This "fix" in OS 5.1 does not open up the iPad's bluetooth functionality to broad recognition of bluetooth enabled devices.

     

    It does reportedly fix the bug which prevented the iPhone based Keynote Remote app to communicate with the iPad based Keynote app. This connection is made through the software (both the iPhone based Keynote Remote app and the iPad based Keynote app), not through bluetooth recognition.

     

    So, it is reported that, if you have an iPad with the Keynote app, and you have an iPhone with the Keynote Remote app, and you follow the instuctions, you can control a Keynote presentation on your iPad through the Keynote Remote app on your iPhone, wirelessly via bluetooth.

     

    I have tried it twice in the real world, and it worked once and dropped me a couple times in the second presentation.

  • by dab7418,

    dab7418 dab7418 Mar 10, 2012 7:56 AM in response to Tulse
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    Mar 10, 2012 7:56 AM in response to Tulse

    Thanks Tulse! It does indeed work. I still would much rather have a small handheld presenter w/ laser pointer like the Logitec, which works great w/ my MacBook Pro, but the iPhone remote will have to do for now. Maybe iPad4?

     

    Appreciate your help, and all the others on this thread who are dealing w/ Apple's intransigence.

  • by Tulse,

    Tulse Tulse Mar 10, 2012 8:03 AM in response to dab7418
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    Mar 10, 2012 8:03 AM in response to dab7418

    I completely agree that a more general solution that supports third party devices would be far preferable, and I am flummoxed as to why Apple refuses to provide such.  For now, I am just glad that the limited functionality we did have that was broken with 5.0 has been returned to us.

  • by GNRBeaumont,

    GNRBeaumont GNRBeaumont Mar 10, 2012 8:29 AM in response to Tulse
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    Mar 10, 2012 8:29 AM in response to Tulse

    // general solution //

     

    # 1. Let us not introduce driver **** to the iOS world.

     

    #2. If Apple could do it via apps , it seems probable that a third party could build a Keystone remote hardware and app.  But, not starting with the innards of an iPhone to which the app could hitch a ride, the hardware likely would make it expensive.

  • by Michael Paine,

    Michael Paine Michael Paine Mar 11, 2012 1:47 PM in response to johnniefromportland
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    Mar 11, 2012 1:47 PM in response to johnniefromportland

    By the sound of it 5.1 fixes the problem where the iphone needed to be capable of tethering (ie Hotspot allowed by phone company) before Keynote pairing via bluetooth would work. i cannot test this as I have tethering.

  • by Ginny@AirTurn,

    Ginny@AirTurn Ginny@AirTurn Mar 21, 2012 9:05 PM in response to Bill in Palo Alto
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    Mar 21, 2012 9:05 PM in response to Bill in Palo Alto

    I have a bluetooth remote that will wirelessly control keynote up to 100 feet away.  It comes in a foot pedal or a hand held remote.  The company that sells it is called AirTurn and you can get one right now. You can use it with any .pdf reader, teleprompting software, music management software and a host of other software apps.

  • by Tulse,

    Tulse Tulse Mar 21, 2012 9:19 PM in response to Ginny@AirTurn
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    Mar 21, 2012 9:19 PM in response to Ginny@AirTurn

    Ginny, are you saying that your product works with Keynote for iPad?  I don't see Keynote listed on the compatible software on the website.

  • by Ginny@AirTurn,

    Ginny@AirTurn Ginny@AirTurn Mar 21, 2012 9:27 PM in response to Bill in Palo Alto
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    Mar 21, 2012 9:27 PM in response to Bill in Palo Alto

    Yes.

  • by Ginny@AirTurn,

    Ginny@AirTurn Ginny@AirTurn Mar 21, 2012 9:31 PM in response to Ginny@AirTurn
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    Mar 21, 2012 9:31 PM in response to Ginny@AirTurn

    Goto: www.airturn.com/in-the-press/blog/5

  • by Ginny@AirTurn,

    Ginny@AirTurn Ginny@AirTurn Mar 21, 2012 9:39 PM in response to Bill in Palo Alto
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    Mar 21, 2012 9:39 PM in response to Bill in Palo Alto

    I have a blue tooth page turner that will remotely control your iPad as a teleprompter, Keynote, or about 30 or more different apps that is managed by a foot pedal or a hand held remote. (up to 100 feet away.)

    You can buy it right now at www.airturn.com.

  • by Ginny@AirTurn,

    Ginny@AirTurn Ginny@AirTurn Mar 21, 2012 9:41 PM in response to Scott Mckain
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    Mar 21, 2012 9:41 PM in response to Scott Mckain

    I have a blue tooth page turner that will remotely control your iPad as a teleprompter, Keynote, or about 30 or more different apps that is managed by a foot pedal or a hand held remote. (up to 100 feet away.)

    You can buy it right now at www.airturn.com.

  • by Tulse,

    Tulse Tulse Mar 21, 2012 10:07 PM in response to Ginny@AirTurn
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    Mar 21, 2012 10:07 PM in response to Ginny@AirTurn

    Ginny, I don't see it on the page you mentioned -- where exactly is the info?

     

    I'm sorry if I sound dubious, but as far as I know Keynote for iPad doesn't use the standard Bluetooth setup, and I would be very surprised if Apple used a third-party SDK to accommodate a third-party device.  Am I incorrect?  I'd be delighted to have another option.

  • by Ginny@AirTurn,

    Ginny@AirTurn Ginny@AirTurn Mar 21, 2012 10:24 PM in response to Tulse
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    Mar 21, 2012 10:24 PM in response to Tulse

    BT105

     

     

     

     

     

     

    The BT105 is the Bluetooth version for iPad and MAC.

     

    The BT-105 is super compact and can connect to one or two foot switches. A simple tap on the right foot switch will turn pages forwards, and a tap on the left foot switch will turn pages backwards. (Note:  Foot switches sold separately)

     

    The BT-105 features a power switch, status indicator light, and an internal rechargeable battery with a mini USB recharging port. Battery life will vary, but users can expect up to 100 hours of standby usage. The BT-105 also features automatic Bluetooth pairing with the iPad for easy connections and fast page turns, as well as a built-in debounce filter to prevent multiple page turns for each foot switch press.

     

     

    The BT-105 works with a growing number of iPad apps as well as Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Keynote for PC and Mac Bluetooth equipped computers.

     

    Click here to download AirTurn BT105 leaflet

     

    Click here for AirTurn BT105 User Manual

  • by Ginny@AirTurn,

    Ginny@AirTurn Ginny@AirTurn Mar 21, 2012 10:26 PM in response to Ginny@AirTurn
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    Mar 21, 2012 10:26 PM in response to Ginny@AirTurn

    You can contact me thru the AirTurn site at sales@airturn.com.  I can provide you with much more information.

  • by Ginny@AirTurn,

    Ginny@AirTurn Ginny@AirTurn Mar 21, 2012 10:28 PM in response to Ginny@AirTurn
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    Mar 21, 2012 10:28 PM in response to Ginny@AirTurn

    The current Airturn bt-105 page turns forward and back.  I would love for you to,try it yourself.

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