How to Control Your Computer's Music From Your Phone
If your music plays on your computer but you're across the room — or in the middle of a game — controlling it from your phone is the obvious fix.
Option 1: the music app's own remote
Some music services let you control playback on another device from their phone app. It works for that one app only.
Option 2: a phone stream deck
Deckon turns your phone into a control deck for your computer. Its media keys control whatever is playing, system-wide — and on a Mac the play key shows the current track and cover art. It works over your own Wi-Fi with no account.
Set up takes a minute: install the desktop app, scan the QR code with your phone, and add media keys. See how to use your phone as a stream deck.
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