HT3325: Using the Keynote Remote App

Learn about Using the Keynote Remote App
Plane Wryter

Q: How Link Keynote Remote on iPad to Mac?

Keynote Mavens,

 

According to Apple's documentation, IOS Keynote Remote (iPhone, iPod or iPad) will connect with Keynote on a Mac.

 

For example (from Using Keynote Remote at http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3325):

 

Select the checkbox next to Enable iPhone and iPod touch Remotes. (This also enables iPad remotes).


While my iPhone Pairs in ~250 milliseconds via Bluetooth with my iMac...neither my iPad 2 nor iPad Mini Pairs.

 

Pairing between an iPad and iMac seems to almost work:

 

  • When attempting to Pair either iPad, Keynote Remote | Settings | New Link will display a 4 digit code.
  • Keynote on the iMac | Preferences | Remote displays a dialogue box which (when "New Keynote Link..." is touched on the iPad) lists the applicable device and asks for the 4 digit code.
  • When the 4 digit code is entered, Keynote on the iMac displays a message (forever...I've let it run over 3 minutes) "Verifying remote passcode."

 

Your thoughts? Is there a way to use Keynote Remote via Bluetooth Pairing on an iPad with an iMac?

 

Thanks!

Plane Wryter

iMac (27-inch Mid 2010), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Mar 7, 2013 3:55 PM