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Control Transmission remotely from iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

BitRemote is a native Transmission remote GUI for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. It connects to the Transmission server you already run, so you can add magnet links and torrent files and manage the queue without opening the web interface.

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Why use BitRemote with Transmission

When Transmission runs on a NAS, server, or seedbox, BitRemote on your Mac shows a monitored torrent's progress in the menu bar while you work, and notifies you when it completes. On iPhone and iPad, the same progress appears on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island.

See how BitRemote works as a BitTorrent (BT) remote control

What you can do

  • Review Transmission task status and transfer activity remotely.
  • Add torrents from magnet links or .torrent files, including a .torrent you open or share from another app.
  • Pause, resume, and remove torrents from a native app on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
  • Open a torrent to see its peers, trackers, and files.
  • Follow a monitored torrent in the Mac menu bar, on the Lock Screen, or in the Dynamic Island, with a notification when it completes.
  • Check task counts, free space, and share ratio at a glance with the Client Dashboard widget.

How BitRemote helps with your workflow

  • Check Transmission activity while away from your server.
  • Keep a native Transmission remote GUI on your Mac instead of a browser tab.
  • Send a .torrent file from Safari or the Files app straight to your home server.
  • Set up your Transmission server once and reach it from every device through iCloud sync.

FAQ

How do I connect BitRemote to Transmission?
Turn on remote access (the RPC interface) in Transmission's settings, then enter its address, username, and password in BitRemote.
Can I access Transmission remotely when I am away from home?
Yes, if your server is reachable. BitRemote connects to the address you provide, so it works on your home network out of the box. To reach Transmission from outside, use your own remote access, such as a VPN, Tailscale, a reverse proxy, or port forwarding with dynamic DNS.
Does BitRemote work over HTTPS or with a self-signed certificate?
Yes. You can connect over HTTPS, with an option to allow self-signed or otherwise untrusted certificates.
Can I add a magnet link or torrent file from my iPhone?
Yes. Paste a magnet link or pick a .torrent file in the app. You can also share a .torrent into BitRemote from Safari or the Files app.
Can I use BitRemote with a seedbox?
Yes. If your seedbox exposes Transmission's remote access, add its address and credentials the same way you would for a home server.
What port does BitRemote use to reach Transmission?
Transmission's remote interface listens on port 9091 by default. Enter your server address and that port in BitRemote, or use the custom port you set if you changed it in Transmission's settings.
Is BitRemote a Transmission remote GUI for Mac?
Yes. BitRemote is a native Mac app that works as a remote GUI for a Transmission server, and the same app runs on iPhone and iPad. It talks to the same remote interface (RPC) that the transmission-remote command line tool and the web UI use, so nothing extra needs to run on your server.
Does BitRemote have notifications or home screen widgets?
Yes. When you monitor a task, you can follow its progress on the Lock Screen, in the Dynamic Island, or in the Mac menu bar, and get a notification when it completes or fails. The Client Dashboard widget shows task counts, free space, and share ratio for the downloaders you choose.