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If you do a search in the iTunes store, there are plenty of apps that you can find for remotely controlling and “firing” your slides during your presentation. Many of them have very elaborate options which will allow you to view your slides, notes, and will allow you to flip through your deck remotely.
For me, when I’m presenting I think simplicity. If there are things that I can eliminate to prevent Mr. Murphy and his law from getting a front row seat during my presentation then I am all about that.
Understanding that premise, I’ve found that a very simplistic app called 1 for All Remote Presenter. The app is $2.99. I think once you start using it you’ll find it’s more than worth the money. It has two very simple buttons forward and back.
When I’m presenting I don’t ever want to look down and use my iPhone screen to shuffle through slides. If I’m desperate to get to that point or completely disorganized with my flow (which doesn’t happen), then I will simply go to my laptop and enter in the slide number. I simply need a remote that will allow me to advance, and if I mistakenly bumped the forward key twice then I want one button that will simply allow me to go back one animation or slide.
Unfortunately there’s not a PC version for this software at this time. For Mac users though this app has a remote control software piece that resides on your computer. The software piece simply connects with the iPhone app and then “relays” the commands to Keynote, or Powerpoint for your presentation.
This is a great tool and I highly recommend it. If you ever see me at a speaking engagement with my iPhone in my hand on stage, you’ll know what I’m using to control the show.
If you’re wanting to use your iPhone as a remote, try out several applications and invest the $15-$20. Find one that works for your presentation style. You may want more options, but I would suggest you lean towards the side of simplicity. The less variables you have inline with your presentation the less can go wrong or would distract from your speech and content.
Regardless of what app you feel comfortable with there are some key points that you should take into account when presenting while using a remote. Here’s just a few to help start you in the right direction:
