jfControl - Allround Remote Control App Reviews

I use this app and its server counterpart to consolidate most of my remotes. I use it primarly with Front Row and EyeTV. Its only 4 stars because its still difficult to switch between recordings and live TV as well as picture-in-picture without either going the long way or using the EyeTV remote that came with the tuner. Please update this for the 5th star.

Liked this app before 3.0 came out now nothing is working now. Been over a week with no update! Please release a compatible version soon! Also would like better eyetv compatibilty please

Has some nice features but it still needs some polishing.

Good

Works great. Could use more functionality with eyetv buttons but good job!

The best of all mac remotes...5 starz!!!!!!!

It does what i need it to, but I feel like it could do better. Doesnt work right all the time. Good app just could be a little better.

Found this app when I lost my backup MacBook remote. Works great. Would be nice if the mouse feature worked just like the trackpad on the MacBook. Would be nice to have Bluetooth feature too when no wifi access.

Would love to see titles on Itouch when in Itunes

Its the best app I have ever bought I think the mouse pad could less stream line and have it so you drag your finger insted of touching a button

Awesome! Simple to use but very functional.

It works. It promises what it does well, and most importantly, the developer is very responsive to customer feedback.

I first downloaded the free version but soon I bought the full version. I love it because it allows me to control my computer from anywhere in the house. I turn on iTunes, change songs, or use it give my presentations.

Initially did not work. After disabling the "off-helper" server app for "off" it worked. Re-enabled "Off-helper" and toggled the firewall on and off and it works with both firewall and Off-Helper enabled. Very functional app but the button layout could use some work. I love that it works with eyeTV, solves a big problem for me. DEVELOPER: 1) Check out a potential conflict with the "Off-Helper" server program? 2) Think about button layout! Why in iTunes is there a separate play and pause button? Why not toggle? Why are the play, pause, and prev/next track buttons so small and cramped together and on the same row while the navigation arrows are huge and colored? Use some of the space there for some separation of buttons! 3) UI is a little clunky: Hit "mute" on eyeTV and the icon remains unchanged (that is, you cant tell if "mute" is on or off by looking at the control screen usually when mute is "on" one would expect to see a red slash through the mute icon …). The mute button should give enough feedback that the user can tell if its been pressed (this is especially important as there are so many different ways to control volume … Through eyeTV app, though the home stereo, through the main volume control on the Mac .. It can sometimes take much trial and error to determine what killed the volume).

This gem is a must-have for anyone using a Mac as a media server. Support for dozens of media apps and no issues with using a network drive. All the negative reviews are from people who didnt bother to read that this is for a Mac, not Windows or a TV.

I opened the app and it didnt work at all the screen was frozen