Intel
Ubuntu
Kubuntu
Omarchy
AI voice commands
Voice to action, i.e. "Open a new tab in Chrome"
Direct transcription
AI can tell if the input is a transcription or a
command
Trackpad & scrolling
Trackpad drivers for Apple Siri Remote &
smartphones
Phone Remote
Use your phone as a voice and touch remote.
No mobile app needed.
iOS
or
Android
GoatRemote v0.9.9.9.4 beta
$40
$20
Early Access price
Early Access price
Mac requirements:
Intel or Apple silicon Mac
Linux support:
Ubuntu, Kubuntu & Omarchy
Supported remotes:
- Any keyboard/mouse/mic
- iPhone/Android
- Latest Siri Remote (2022)
Works offline
Local AI models are used to interpret commands & transcriptions on your computer. On a base Mac Mini, this uses only 2GB of GPU memory.
Unparalleled speed
Transcription + LLM interpretation takes under 0.6s on a MacBook M3 Max. Performance varies with your hardware and choice of models.
Best trackpad feel
Apple-quality trackpad for smooth mouse control, and iPod-like circular scrolling. Beats all alterantives.
Battery friendly
Optimized for negligible power usage. Don't worry about your battery life even with heavy use.
On-screen keyboard
GoatRemote includes an on-screen keyboard that can be used to type manually when voice is not sufficient.
System mic support
Use your remote's mic as a regular mic for your computer, or use a different mic as input for GoatRemote.
Vision support
Click objects on the screen by visual description using Moondream integration.
Use Cases
*Actually* smart TV
Stop being limited by terrible smart TV software. Use your Mac or Linux computer as your home theater.
Couchcoding
Out: vibecoding, in: couchcoding. Speak your prompts to your AI agents as you lounge.
Live presentations
Control slides and demos with subtle voice commands. No more walking back to the laptop during presentations.
Parties
Loud music or friends speaking over you is no problem, the mic will only hear what you say into it.
Pacing & writing
Dictate and edit while pacing around the room. Great for writers who think better on their feet.
Whispering quietly
Works even with the softest whispers. Your baby can keep sleeping as you speak.
Having hands full
Use apps from a distance without walking back to a keyboard. Voice-to-shortcut goes a long way.
Features & Configuration
Configuration
Dial in the Siri Remote exactly how you want it
Configure your remote with shortcuts and AppleScript triggers on macOS. You can also choose to use "System Mic" with keyboard triggers, which doesn't rely on any external remotes.
Easy sharing of controls
Instant Web Remote on your phone
Scan the QR code from any iOS or Android phone to get an instant touchpad, microphone & keyboard remote on your web browser with the same AI voice command features.
You can even have multiple people using the same computer together.
Manual fallback
When voice isn't enough
The mute button on the Siri Remote is mapped to opening a keyboard by default, for when you need to enter passwords or other hard-to-dictate text.
Model Compatibility
GoatRemote supports any
llama.cpp-compatible LLM.
Base model Mac Mini setup: Apple Speech +
Qwen 2B stays under 2 GB of GPU memory
total, and can keep the full transcription-to-action
loop around
half a second.
Transcription
| Model | Best on | Memory path |
|---|---|---|
| whisper-large-v3-turbo | Powerful Macs | ~2 GB GPU |
| Parakeet v3 0.6B | Fast local ASR on Apple silicon | CoreML / ANE path |
| Apple Speech Recognition | Base model Macs | Apple on-device speech path |
Local LLMs
| Model | Best for | GPU memory |
|---|---|---|
| Qwen 3.5 4B Q4 | Higher-quality commands | ~3 GB |
| Qwen 3.5 2B Q4 | Smaller-memory Macs | ~1.6 GB |
Common problems & fixes
No audio coming through even after installing Bluetooth profile
Try reinstalling the app.
App crashes during transcription
Models may be too large for your hardware. Pick lighter transcription or LLM backends.
