Setup guide

Apple Watch

Choose a ProPresenter or Playlister device for simple Back and Next buttons.

Upcoming release. This feature is in development and is not included in the current App Store version. Setup instructions describe the development build.

Before you start

Allow Church Remote’s Local Network permission and use a network that lets your phone or iPad reach the equipment. Guest Wi-Fi, isolation rules and VPNs can prevent a connection.

Add and use the device

1. Install the matching Church Remote companion on a paired Apple Watch and keep its iPhone available.
2. Connect the iPhone to your equipment network and open Church Remote.
3. Choose a saved ProPresenter or Playlister device for Watch control in the app’s Watch setup.
4. Check the chosen device name on the Watch, then use Back and Next. For Playlister, Back means the previous playlist item.

Connection help & limits

The Watch sends controls through its paired iPhone. It does not independently connect to the equipment network. Check the device selection before sending a command, and keep the iPhone connection available.

Timers and switching in internal build 26

Open Timers on the Watch for explicitly shared sources; Show on Watch and Choose Timers simplify phone setup. Back/Next remotes can swipe among permitted starred ProPresenter/Playlister devices. Persistent control cards use device arrows, and a clock-face shortcut opens the app. Phone suspension can stop live source updates; no exact background alerts are promised.

Keep your equipment organized

Open Device Details to save a custom name and choose its location and room. Use names your volunteers recognize. Saved offline information is useful history; an online indicator is not a guarantee of physical power or output.

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