Using shortcuts to control the playback of your music on your computer makes life just a little bit easier. Instead of needing to open up an app, we’ve shown you how to use keyboard shortcuts, a Notification Center widget, and even Siri to control music on your Mac. Now we’re going to show you how to use your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch as a remote control.
Apple’s own Remote app will let you control iTunes on your computer, but there’s two fatal flaws to it. First, you can’t control the music from your Control Center—the app actually has to be open. Second, you can only control iTunes music… more
Sig Nordal 