HELP / GET STARTED

Set up your remote.

You’ll need macOS 13 or later, Bluetooth, and a compatible Siri Remote. No Apple TV or USB receiver required.

01 / INSTALL

Open CouchCursor

Download the app, open the ZIP, and move CouchCursor to your Applications folder. Launch it and choose Get Started.

Download for Mac
CouchCursor welcome screen and Get Started button

02 / PERMISSIONS

Allow remote control

Follow the app’s links to System Settings › Privacy & Security. Enable CouchCursor under Input Monitoring and Accessibility, then return to the app.

What these permissions do
CouchCursor explains Accessibility permission

03 / BLUETOOTH

Connect your Siri Remote

Open System Settings › Bluetooth. Put the remote in pairing mode using the instructions in CouchCursor, select it, and choose Connect. Return to the app when macOS shows Connected.

Remote not appearing?
CouchCursor Bluetooth pairing instructions
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