itunes remote

So it appears that possibly the iOS / iPadOS update this week (13.1.3) fixed this problem. I can now use the Apple Remote App (on iPhone or iPad) to control a Music App Library on a Mac mini with Catalina.

In case anyone missed it, on December 14, 2019 Apple released an update for the Remote App ... It now works with Catalina and the Music App as well as AppleTV !!!

Here’s the scoop ...

Checking the app in the store it hasn't been updated since 2018. I guess it will either be updated to support Music on Catalina in the next few days, or it won't. Use Feedback - iTunes - Apple to let Apple know what you want.

tt2

I use Airfoil and Airfoil Satellite. Airfoil pushes the music to the remote speakers. Airfoil Satellite is the remote control that runs on the iPhone. It's not free though. It would be surprising if there aren't other remote apps out there too. Although it would would be better if Apple updated the Apple Remote app because it's a simpler Apple solution.

I've had this issue as well and was on line with Apple for about an hour today. They have no solution other than telling me that iTunes is not compatible with the Catalina upgrade. Not helpful. I'd be interested if there is another application that can be used so I can abandon the Remote application. Haven't found one that is satisfactory.

... “I'd be interested if there is another application that can be used so I can abandon the Remote application. Haven't found one that is satisfactory.”

Do you mean a replacement for the Music App or a replacement for the Remote App? For the Remote App it seems the possibilities are; that Apple replaces or repairs the Remote App with a Catalina friendly version, or that a 3rd Party steps in with a pay version that could offer enhanced function. I haven’t even looked to see if there’s one already?

If you mean the Music App there are a few, I’ve been considering Audirvana as it overcomes the bitrate/depth limitations of iTunes (and I assume the Music App). It runs natively on macOS and has an (extra cost) iOS remote. The complication that arises is if you sync your music to an iOS device, which means you have to maintain the Music App and library for syncing, and the Audirvana App / Library for playing music on your system. I’ve been considering just that, and this new Remote App complication makes it even more attractive, but I’d still like to see the app fixed.

This is a critical feature, it’s important to send feedback to get the Remote App updated or replaced.

After telling the Music App to search for artwork, and waiting overnight, most of my album covers returned. I expect I’ll still have to fix my more obscure covers that I added manually, but haven’t check them out yet.

Great news! Unfortunately The Apple Remote is still not working for me from either the iPhone or iPad with my MacBook Pro (using Catalina). I've updated the same software as you and even tried a re-boot to no avail....

So my report of the Remote app working with 13.1.3 (or 13.2) was incorrect, it doesn’t work. Are you implying that with HomeKit, an iPad can control the Music App, or must you also use Siri? Is there any documentation on how to do that?

Remote does not work. Obviously Apple cancelled this very smart and helpful app.

The remote app still works with my iTunes for Windows library. It sees the library on Catalina, but won't play.

tt2

Thank you ! Obviously there is hope to get it back.

No hope to get back thousands of album cover I had before the update and which are lost