Controlly

Compatibility notice: This app requires macOS 11 (Big Sur) and it's not supported on macOS 12 (Monterey) and later.

Use a wireless game controller as a rich-featured remote control for Mac.

Controlly was written by a single person and it was featured by many tech websites, including 9to5Mac, MacRumors, iMore, iDownloadBlog and Tech Times.

Customize the behavior of each controller button with many built-in functions and create your own shortcuts. Move the mouse cursor and scroll through your content with the game controller thumbsticks and control your Mac from a distance.

FEATURES

Mouse Actions

- Primary Click

- Secondary Click

- Look Up

- Smart Zoom

Playback Controls

- Play/Pause

- Skip Forward

- Skip Back

Sound and Brightness

- Mute

- Volume Up/Down

- Brightness Up/Down

System Conveniences

- Mission Control

- Launchpad

- Show Desktop

- Next/Previous Desktop

- Mirror Displays

Thumbstick Actions

- Move Pointer

- Scroll

Custom Keys/Shortcuts

- Assign any key or shortcut to a button

GET STARTED

To connect a wireless game controller to Mac, put the controller into pairing mode. Then, select it on System Preferences > Bluetooth. The instructions to put each game controller into pairing mode vary across models, but they can be easily found online.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Controlly offers a 7-day free trial with full functionality. After that, actions beyond mouse movement and click will no longer be recognized. At any time, you may unlock the app forever with a one-time in-app purchase.