Keynote Remote
The article states that the devices can be connected to the same Wi-Fi network for added stability if the devices aren't staying connected, so is it default using Wi-Fi Direct?
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Hi Jackson Campbell,
We want to make sure we fully understand your question. Are you wanting to know if the default internet for using the Keynote Remote is Wi-Fi? If that is correct, then yes. You'll want to use Wi-Fi when using Keynote Remote for a presentation, as seen in the article you viewed before coming to Apple Support Communities: Use Keynote Remote to control your Keynote presentation - Apple Support
"Use Keynote Remote
- After you link Keynote Remote to your Mac, iPhone or iPad, follow these steps to control your slideshow.
- Turn on Wi-Fi on your iPhone or iPad and turn on Wi-Fi on your Mac.
- Open your Keynote presentation on the device with the presentation.
- On the Keynote Remote device, open the Keynote app, then tap the Keynote Remote button
. If you don't see the Keynote Remote button, tap Presentations or the Back button 
, then tap the Keynote Remote button. - Tap Play, then choose what you want to do:
- To use a different layout, tap the Layout button
, then select an option. - To move to the next or previous slide, swipe in either direction.
- To highlight or point to parts of a slide during a presentation, tap the Highlighter button
, then choose an option. To close Highlighter, tap the Close button 
.
- To end the presentation, tap the Close button or swipe down with two fingers.
If your devices can't stay connected, connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network on your Mac and on your iPhone or iPad."
Please clarify or provide more details if we have misunderstood your question or concern.
Take care.