A Keynote remote that works with any phone, on any computer
Keynote has a built-in remote, but it's Apple-only: an iPhone or iPad controlling a Mac, both on the same Wi-Fi. Presenting on the venue's Windows PC, or from an Android phone? That's where Slidect comes in.
When Apple's built-in Keynote remote isn't enough
- The display computer isn't a Mac (most venues and meeting rooms run Windows)
- Your phone is Android
- The venue Wi-Fi blocks device-to-device connections (very common in conference centers)
Step 1 — Export your Keynote deck to PDF
In Keynote: File → Export To → PDF. Pick a high image quality so charts stay sharp.
Builds and Magic Move transitions are flattened — each slide exports in its final state. Split multi-step builds into separate slides if you need the progression.
Step 2 — Present from any computer, control from any phone
Upload the PDF to Slidect in the browser of whatever machine drives the screen — Mac, Windows, Linux, even a borrowed laptop. Scan the QR with your phone (iPhone or Android) and present with laser pointer, zoom, timer and live audience Q&A.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work Mac-to-iPhone too?
Yes — Slidect doesn't care which devices you mix. It syncs over the internet, so it also works when the venue Wi-Fi isolates devices from each other.
Will my Keynote fonts and layouts look right?
Yes. The PDF is rendered by Keynote itself at export time, so what you see in the PDF is exactly what the audience sees.
Is it free?
Yes, free with no signup and no app to install.