# MonkeyMote Music Remote

> Take control of your music

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id406419202](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id406419202)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id406419202`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Martin Tofall
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (144 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.8.10
- **Last updated:** 2020-11-18
- **First published:** 2010-12-09
- **Size:** 4.12 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/monkeymote-music-remote/id406419202)
- **Website:** [https://www.monkeymote.com](https://www.monkeymote.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.monkeymote.com/privacy](https://www.monkeymote.com/privacy)

## Description

MonkeyMote Music Remote is a wireless Chrome extension that lets you control your Windows PC music players from your browser. It supports Winamp, MediaMonkey, JRiver Media Center, and AIMP over WiFi, so you can view the currently playing track and control playback from anywhere on your network.

Key features include playback control, display of lyrics and cover art, current playlist management, library browse/search, and the ability to load, save, and edit playlists. It also supports song ratings, party mode, automatic volume or pause on incoming calls, and multiple connection profiles. Lightweight, fast, and easy to set up, with an optional iPad version (MonkeyMote HD) for larger screens and full setup guidance at monkeymote.com.

## Rankings

- #120,589 — Overall

## Review summary

The MonkeyMote Music Remote is praised as a capable remote for MediaMonkey (and Winamp), enabling convenient, house-wide control from iPhone/iPad with a nice interface and rich library navigation. However, many reviews cite reliability issues: inconsistent or failed PC connections, PC detection problems, and generic errors; startup crashes and breakages after updates; setup and plugin installation troubles, plus limited support. Some users also note UI quirks and feedback gaps (button confusion, queue management). Overall it’s highly capable when it works, but may be unstable and tricky to set up across some networks.

### Pros

- Remote control for MediaMonkey (and Winamp) from iPhone/iPad, turning your PC into the music source.
- Works across the home for multi-room listening and easy playback control from anywhere.
- Attractive, well-designed interface with album art and responsive controls.
- Rich library navigation with multiple views and built-in search.
- Includes useful extras like lyrics display and queue/playback management.

### Cons

- Frequent connectivity problems and inconsistent PC detection, often ending in generic errors.
- App sometimes fails to open or crashes after updates; reliability is inconsistent.
- Setup and plugin installation can be problematic, and support/documentation is limited.
- UI can be confusing (unclear button functions) and some actions (enqueuing) lack clear feedback.
- Some updates reportedly break compatibility, requiring reinstall or workarounds.

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