using apple remote to control iTunes volume

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using apple remote to control iTunes volume

This must have been covered before. I searched through 12 pages and couldn't find the answer. I simply want to be able to control the iTunes volume with my white apple remote. Presently it will only control system volume and I'm going out to a different device where system volume has no effect.

This is for Snow Leopard. Appreciate the help.

G5/MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.4.8), MacBook running 10.6.3

Posted on May 8, 2010 8:53 PM

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Answer 1

Bill Scott

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May 9, 2010 9:52 AM in response to phrarod

I'm going to guess that you are using the digital output, which would have this effect on the system volume. The only way to control it is with the little manual volume slider within iTunes, but from what I understand, you shouldn't do that. For digital output, keep it maxed out, and use the volume control on your external device to control the volume. Also for the same reason (minimize jitter) I have been told to have the equalizer turned off, system sound effects turned off, sound enhancer, sound check, etc, all turned off in iTunes preferences. This really does seem to matter, in my experimenting.

I'm finding that all this stuff is incredibly poorly documented (or at least the documentation is exceptionally well-hidden).

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phrarod Author

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May 9, 2010 11:04 AM in response to Bill Scott

Bill. You're correct on everything. Sometimes I don't want it to be at 100% since my pre-amp doesn't have a remote (lots of tube gear) so I wanted to control the volume to some extent when listening.

I didn't think it would affect jitter but that's something interesting to explore.

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Jolly Giant

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May 9, 2010 11:14 AM in response to phrarod

if you're willing to dish out some $$, i would suggest getting an iPod Touch or iPhone and use Apple's remote app. you can control the iTunes volume with that app.

my 2 cents !

happy computing ...

edit you might want to take a look @ this app: http://www.tuneconnect.net/

J GG

edited by the Jolly Green Giant (where Green stands for environmentally friendly)

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phrarod Author

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May 9, 2010 12:07 PM in response to Jolly Giant

I know the iTouch is the way to go but right now no budget for that.... Hoping to get the next Gen iPhone which should do it. In the meantime I'll check out that link. Thanks.

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Answer 5

Sep 30, 2011 5:34 PM in response to phrarod

phrarod, I just released a free app that should do what you want: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/volume-for-itunes/id467973245?mt=12

Give it a shot and let me know if it works for you.

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Answer 6

_SIKES_

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Dec 6, 2011 3:16 PM in response to yogipatel

yogipatel, I just installed your App and left a review on the App store. Thanks!

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Chris CA

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Dec 6, 2011 4:15 PM in response to yogipatel

yogipatel wrote:

Give it a shot and let me know if it works for you.

FYI: you responded to a 19 month old post.

I wouldn't stick around waiting for a response.

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krdalal

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Jun 11, 2012 9:07 PM in response to yogipatel

I WAS EXCITED TO SEE THAT YOU HAVE DEVELOPED AN APP TO CONTROL iTUNES IN A MAC AND YOU HAVE GIVEN A LINK TO THE MAC APP STORE...THIS IS JUST WHAT I NEED ; BUT SOMEHOW THIS LINK DOES NOT OPEN.. IS THE APP STILL VALID AND HOW DO I ACCESS IT ??

ALSO IS IT APPLICABLE TO A MACBOOK AIR AS WELL ??

AND CAN I USE THE APP TO CHANGE TRACKS IN iTUNES, APART FROM VOLUME , ON A MACBOOK AIR ?

LOOKING FORWARD TO A RESPONSE.

THANKS

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Answer 9

Jun 23, 2013 5:51 AM in response to phrarod

I too play iTunes to remote speakers (airplay express, apple TV, IOS devices running Speakers app.) The volume buttons on my Macbook Air control the laptop speakers but won't control the iTunes application volume when playing Airplay. Going to iTunes to click on a slider is frustrating when there are volume buttons on the laptop.

Another App solution is Airfoil from http://www.rogueamoeba.com/airfoil/mac/

There is a cost and I don't have a free Apple/Mac solution. But with Airfoil, you can link the volume bottons to Airplay volume. This is really a preference that iTunes should inherently provide. But with Airfoil, I can push any audio app (Pandora, Spotify, browser audio, and even iTunes) to any number of speakers both Airplay and computer. And Airfoil will link the volume buttons to the audio output on any of the speakers selected. I no longer use the Airplay option from within iTunes but use Airfoil to push iTunes whereever I want and properly control volume.

Hope this helps. Sorry it is a third party pay app as the solution when Apple could just incorporate this simple request.

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