Remote KeyPad & NumPad adds a wireless number pad, navigation cluster, and customizable macros to any Mac or Windows keyboard. Perfect for Excel, Numbers, finance apps, DAWs, and pro workflows that need more keys without carrying extra hardware.
Create custom keypads for your professional tools to boost productivity. Move freely and control your computer from across the room. No line of sight is required - the app uses WiFi to connect to your computer.
The app exists since 2016 and has been downloaded more than 300,000 times and received very positive reviews both from users and from the press. It’s actively maintained and receives frequent updates with new and exciting features.
Key Features
- Dedicated number block with arithmetic keys for spreadsheets and accounting apps.
- Navigation cluster with Home/End/Page controls—ideal for coding, editing, and analysis.
Advanced Productivity
- Build custom keypads to launch shortcuts, apply macros, or control websites.
- Theme and resize keys to match each workflow or lighting environment.
- Keep a history of connected devices for instant reconnection and Wake-on-LAN support.
Perfect for
- Analysts, accountants, and students working in Excel, Numbers, or Google Sheets.
- Video editors and audio engineers who need transport controls and markers.
- Developers who prefer to keep a compact keyboard but still need function clusters.
Quick Setup
- Install the free Remote Helper from https://rs.ltd/get.
- Connect your computer and iPhone/iPad to the same Wi-Fi or Personal Hotspot.
- Pair once—custom layouts stay synced across sessions.
SECURITY
The app uses standard security measures like HTTPS to communicate and only works on your local network. Whenever an unknown device tries to establish a connection with your computer, the app presents a dialog for you to choose to allow or deny it.
Requirements
- Mac with macOS 10.10 or newer
- PC with Windows 7 SP1 or newer
- Latest helper app (available at https://rs.ltd/get)
- Shared network connection (WiFi or Personal Hotspot), see https://rs.ltd/connect