Those Core2 Duo processors are pretty creaky by modern standards. It activates the Mac's onboard GPU (graphics card) to render the interface, rather than have the CPU (main processor chip) do it, which is always going to be a grind on a 2010 mini. It could indeed be used to let you log-in to my Mac or I yours, but since we're a few hundred miles apart it would be of little benefit playing music files unless the volume was set to be really, really, loud.Ĭlick to expand.A video accelerator as I mentioned previously would probably speed things up a bit, for about 20 quid I'd think it might be worth a punt. I think now what you've been getting confused with is Apple Remote Desktop, which is indeed a paid-for app, but is really intended for managing remote networks. the desktop of your mini in a Finder window on your Air. they're on the same wifi network – then you don't need an app.Īll you need to do is enable 'File Sharing' on the mini, if you select 'Screen Sharing' in the list of available services then you'll effectively have 'window in window,' ie. If you want to gain access to the file directory etc on your Mojave mini in the room next door – ie. If you're using Audirvana for audio playback on the Mac, they have their own equivalent app, also free. So, going back to the OP, even without Roon, Team Viewer might allow remote control of a music server on a Mac Mini.Ĭlick to expand.You seem to be a bit confused – at any rate, you've got me a bit confused about what it is you're trying to do.įirst off, 'Remote' is a free Apple app which allows you to control iTunes on a Mac from an iOS device. Then I could use the Ipad as a remote screen (and keyboard too) and I could set it up near the listening chair with the Whats On screen showing. Investigating, I came to the conclusion that the next thing to try would be install Team Viewer (I think there is free version for the sort of use I have in mind) on both Ipad and Mac Mini.

My wifes new Ipad can and does run it well, but she keeps it in her sitting room.

It is also true that the older Ipads cannot run Roon control either. Not so fast! You can do it in the latest op system (Sidecar I think) but you need a much newer Ipad. I thought, surely I could rig that up as a screen on the Mac Mini. Last night I got the TV to show the 'playing now' screen of roon using a Safari page. The Mac has HDMI to the nearby TV, otherwise it runs headless. Win 10 laptop has roon remote, used every night. I was looking into this kinds sorta thing last night.

Teamviewer for mac 10.7.5