iTunes Remote won't work

[bndoarn]

i can't get the Remote application to work. i open it up and select add library and it gives the the passcode but in iTunes it doesn't prompt me for a passcode or anything, nothing happens. i'm running on Windows XP SP3, "Look for iPhone & iPod Touch Remotes" is enabled under preferences, firewall is turned off, i've uninstalled then reinstalled the app, i've reset the iPod (held down home and sleep/wake). i don't know what else to do. i called apple support and was on the phone for an hour and got nowhere.

[CommanderData]

Maybe a stupid question, but do you have WIFI turned on on your iPhone, and is it actually connected to the same wireless network that your PC is? If you're in an apartment complex with a hundred different "linksys" access points you'll have to rename your AP to something easier to identify to be sure that both the PC and iPhone are connected to the correct one.

Also, you mentioned the Windows XP firewall is off, but do you have any others active? Zone alarm, Norton, etc?

[bndoarn]

my WiFi is turned on on my iPod and my PC isn't wireless, it's wired but it's hooked up to the DSL modem which is connected to my linksys router and my router is the only one my iPod picks up. and i don't think i have any other security programs

[DaveGee]

Well... I dunno if this is a similar issue but...

I first cranked up the Remote for the first time yesterday... and it found the iTunes without issue... I typed in the passcode and all went off without incident.

Left the iPod Touch untethered over night on my desk...

This AM I tried to use the remote and I got 'looking for itunes library' (not sure of the exact wording) and it just sat there...

I then went to 'add itunes library' and then click edit and proceeded to delete my itunes library. I then tried to re-add it but it didn't work... I then re-tethered the iPod to the computer and tried once again to add the itunes library and this time it worked just fine... I dunno what when on but we'll see what happens after I leave this idle for some time...

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[bndoarn]

i got it now:D. all i had to do was connect my PC to my router. before only my modem was connect to the router.

[movielover21]

i got it now:D. all i had to do was connect my PC to my router. before only my modem was connect to the router.

Good to hear!

I was having a similar problem, but I already had my modem connected to my router.

It was the firewall causing problems. I had to configure the firewall to allow my iPhone's MAC Address , and bingo it worked!

Have a great day!

[ChrisN]

Can someone help me connecting my remote to my mac. I have an iMac that is connected to my extreme via ethernet and I can't get my iphone to connect to my itunes. Can anyone help?

ChrisN

[techage14]

I had the same problem with my iPod touch.
I had the iPod connected to my iTunes library but, nothing happened.
I read a post somewhere and found out that my firewall was blocking
the connection to my iTunes library. So, I went to System Preferences > Security > Firewall and clicked on the 'Allow all incoming connections' button.
And, presto! My iPod was able to connect to my iTunes library wirelessly.
The only thing that I don't like about this is that I have to keep my firewall open to all incoming connections!! It makes me nervous.

[ChrisN]

I had the same problem with my iPod touch.
I had the iPod connected to my iTunes library but, nothing happened.
I read a post somewhere and found out that my firewall was blocking
the connection to my iTunes library. So, I went to System Preferences > Security > Firewall and clicked on the 'Allow all incoming connections' button.
And, presto! My iPod was able to connect to my iTunes library wirelessly.
The only thing that I don't like about this is that I have to keep my firewall open to all incoming connections!! It makes me nervous.

Nope, didnt work for me.

ChrisN

[Full of Win]

I don't know if this might help - but here is my story.

I connect using some funky proxy settings on my MacBook, and I had to change it to the default settings before it would work. I then switched back to the proxy I have to use, and it still works.

[Soreo]

I have the same exact problem- remote won't see my library and my library won't see my iPhone. So I don't really know what to do.
iPhone and comp both connected to same wireless router- I'll try turning off my firewall.

[badgerman]

I have the same exact problem- remote won't see my library and my library won't see my iPhone. So I don't really know what to do.
iPhone and comp both connected to same wireless router- I'll try turning off my firewall.

me neither on PC, turning off firewall doesnt seem to help.

Its strange as VNC lite seems to work fine...

ANy suggestions anyone?

[b3nmitchell]

I had the same, or at least very similar problem. The difference was that I got the remote working, but when I restored my phone and tried to get remote working the second time, Itunes didn't prompt me for a passcode.

I tried everything here, no dice.

But here is what DID work for me (hopefully it will help you too)

I went to Edit > Preferences > Advanced

Then on the 'general' tab about two thirds down the page next to the checkbox that says "look for iphone & iPod touch Remotes" was a button

"FORGET ALL REMOTES"

I clicked that button and confirmed that I wanted itunes to forget all remotes.

Then I launched the 'Remote' app on the iphone and added library, the PASSCODE PROMPT showed right up!

Hope that helps someone else!

[naoc2k]

Hi there..... While looking for a solution why my iphone didn't found my itunes library I tried this.......

1. Go to System Preference / Sharing / Firewall
2. Check Itunes Music Sharing

And that tethered my iphone with my Itunes..... that basically open connections for itunes in your firewall leaving the rest blocked. Also make sure that in itunes the checkbox for Looking for Iphone and Itouch is enable. Hope that this helps any one. In my case it did....... Good day everyone......

--Iphone 3g
--MacBook Pro 2.4

[toolbox]

I don't know if this might help - but here is my story.

I connect using some funky proxy settings on my MacBook, and I had to change it to the default settings before it would work. I then switched back to the proxy I have to use, and it still works.



OH thanks this worked a treat!!

[RUShane08]

Make sure to check your anti-virus software firewall. For instance, my McAfee security had itunes on "outbound access only." I had to change the setting to full access; problem solved.

[JAT]

Anybody have further thoughts on this? I can't see anything causing a problem. It worked yesterday, today it doesn't. And when I last fiddled with this, maybe 3 weeks ago, I couldn't get it to work. Frankly, I don't know why it worked yesterday, that seems to be the anomally, unfortunately. It usually hangs at "connecting to library".

Mac Mini Intel Core Duo
iPod Touch 16GB (1st gen)
Actiontec DSL modem, GT701-WG (standard Qwest with g wireless)
OSX 10.4.11, with all updates including last week's
iPod and modem: also most current firmware
Firewall: Off
iTunes: set to look for remotes, and set to open at boot since it is my server for the house
Airport Express: set only for Airtunes for remote speakers

I can get to the internet on the iPod. I can use iSilo's funky ftp system to access my Mac. It's just Remote that fails of all the apps I have that are networkable.

Oh, and the iTunes server always works with a laptop, and the Airtunes work if I physically use the Mini to play. Just Remote fails. It's starting to piss me off, I wouldn't have bothered with the Express if I didn't have the iPod and Remote.

I even try deleting the library from Remote and setting it up again. iTunes instantly recognizes it every time. But it still won't connect once set up.

[ihunter]

Wifi on mac and ipod to (fairly) distant wireless access point.
Ipod gives code, type it into mac and mac gives up after a while.
All things checked (firewall etc.) - seem OK, but no libraries.
Moved the ipod downstairs, very close to access point.
BINGO - works well.


HTH Somebody

Ian Hunter

[tmboyd3114]

I noticed most post have all Apple/Macs. I have Vista, McAfee and Defender. I thought it was the McAfee so I tried allowing the program, etc. When that didn't work, restored my McAfee settings, turned off the Defender and it (remote) launched right away! Hope this helps!! :D

[jkontente]

I had been intensively using iphone Remote Application for over a year without any problems whatsoever. I have over 150 Gb of music on my itunes library and Remote is a life saver. I am a very big fan of the app. Unfortunately, I had a system breakdown in my computer due to a virus attack a month ago and I had to reinstall Windows to my computer. Since then, when I open remote application on my iphone and ask to add library, the code on the iphone screen appears but my iphone does not appear on the device list in itunes.

I don’t have any problems synchronizing my iphone with itunes when they are connected with the cable. More interestingly other applications on my iphone such as “Air Mouse” and “RemoteX” can easily connect wirelessly and work with my computer. I have uninstalled and reinstalled itunes (alltogether with bonjour, quicktime, itunes support etc. as thoroughly explained on the support page). I also uninstalled and reinstalled the remote application both on the computer and on the iphone.

My configuration details are as follows:

iphone 3g
Windows xp Professional sp3 on HP Compaq nx7400 lap-top.
itunes 9.2.0.61
All connected on airties rt205 router.
Windows firewall is disabled.
Eset nod32 anti virus program is disabled.
Both my iphone and the computer are on the same network.
No other computers on the same network.
On itunes, “Edit/Preferences/Devices/Look for iphone remotes” is active. “Share my library on my local network” is active.

Remote app. on my iphone can connect to other itunes libraries in other computers without any problems. When I try to connect itunes on my computer with my sisters iphone it still doesn’t work. So there must be something wrong with the itunes on my computer. I have been trying to solve this problem for a month now. Could you please help me?

[soulman99]

My remote app was working fine on both my ITouch and IPhone 4g. I was using it to control streaming of music from my ITunes library to speakers around the house usingh Airplay. Then a few days ago I couldn't connect to my remote library. I tried everything on the forums to no avail. ITunes would prompt for a passcode and then just hang and fail to connect.

My solution was to simply switch off my Netgear router and switch it on again and then everything worked fine. No idea why this worked but I can't believe I didn't think of doing this before messing with ports/firewalls etc. and all the other suggestions.

[CAT4X4]

@soulman99 THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!! i dunno why i didnt think of that either ....working now woo hoo !!! THANKS AGAIN .:)

[MariusInMD]

I had been intensively using iphone Remote Application for over a year without any problems whatsoever. I have over 150 Gb of music on my itunes library and Remote is a life saver. I am a very big fan of the app. Unfortunately, I had a system breakdown in my computer due to a virus attack a month ago and I had to reinstall Windows to my computer. Since then, when I open remote application on my iphone and ask to add library, the code on the iphone screen appears but my iphone does not appear on the device list in itunes.

I don’t have any problems synchronizing my iphone with itunes when they are connected with the cable. More interestingly other applications on my iphone such as “Air Mouse” and “RemoteX” can easily connect wirelessly and work with my computer. I have uninstalled and reinstalled itunes (alltogether with bonjour, quicktime, itunes support etc. as thoroughly explained on the support page). I also uninstalled and reinstalled the remote application both on the computer and on the iphone.

My configuration details are as follows:

iphone 3g
Windows xp Professional sp3 on HP Compaq nx7400 lap-top.
itunes 9.2.0.61
All connected on airties rt205 router.
Windows firewall is disabled.
Eset nod32 anti virus program is disabled.
Both my iphone and the computer are on the same network.
No other computers on the same network.
On itunes, “Edit/Preferences/Devices/Look for iphone remotes” is active. “Share my library on my local network” is active.

Remote app. on my iphone can connect to other itunes libraries in other computers without any problems. When I try to connect itunes on my computer with my sisters iphone it still doesn’t work. So there must be something wrong with the itunes on my computer. I have been trying to solve this problem for a month now. Could you please help me?

Your problem EXACTLY describes mine!! Any luck!? :cool:

[OutSpoken]

Thanks @soulman99

I was racking my brain for weeks to get this thing to work, reading all the troubleshoots and even called applecare! and pretty much gave up because nothing helped, until this evening when I updated to 10.6.6 and thought i'd give it one last go and whaddayouknow... it worked for the first time!:eek: I didn't even need to enter a passcode! So i thought great, but then after playing around with it for a few minutes, all of sudden it stopped pairing.:(

But just now I tried thee old turn off and on trick on my router and its working again :D

[Haroldj]

After about an hour of frustration I finally found a solution to the remote can't connect issue. I have a windows 7 pc and iPhone running iOS 4.2.1 and while my iPad would connect my iPhone would not both on 4.2.1 after repeatedly entering the 4 digit passcode I realized that homesharing was fighting with the remote app to make the connection so I turned off the wifi on my iPhone opened the settings menu in the remote app and deleted the connection to my pc, *since I had already entered my home sharing info into the remote app I closed and reopened the app and it connected immediately hope this helps :)

[rustbat]

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=13353825#13353825

"Same problem. I'm running itunes 10.1.2.17 under win 7.

Here's what I did to fix the problem. Basically you need to create a new exception in your firewall to allow itunes UDP communication.

control panel>system & security>Windows firewall.
Advanced settings>inbound rules
New Rule> Program > browse to C:\Program Files (x86)\iTunes and pick itunes.exe
Allow the connection>next>next
Give it a name like iTunesUDP.
Now click on your new rule "iTunesUDP" and select properties.
Click the protocals and ports tab.
under protocal type select UDP.

That should do it.

Let me know if it worked for you. "




I created two of these, one for UDP and one for TCP. Some users reported that both are needed to make it work

[JCSADRAC]

Hey i followed every step and i,m still stuck on the same issue, my iphone is not communicating, is not letting me type the 4 digits,

i have win 7 32 bit
AVG Internet security 2011
itunes 10.2.2.12
iphone 4.2.1 firmware

i dont know i windows firewall is conflicting with AVG, any other advice?

thanks.:confused:


http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=13353825#13353825

"Same problem. I'm running itunes 10.1.2.17 under win 7.

Here's what I did to fix the problem. Basically you need to create a new exception in your firewall to allow itunes UDP communication.

control panel>system & security>Windows firewall.
Advanced settings>inbound rules
New Rule> Program > browse to C:\Program Files (x86)\iTunes and pick itunes.exe
Allow the connection>next>next
Give it a name like iTunesUDP.
Now click on your new rule "iTunesUDP" and select properties.
Click the protocals and ports tab.
under protocal type select UDP.

That should do it.

Let me know if it worked for you. "




I created two of these, one for UDP and one for TCP. Some users reported that both are needed to make it work

[casino187]

never mind

[stds]

I was able to locate the device in itunes, input the 4 digit code but received the 'itunes remote can't connect to the library' message.

I did the following:

control panel>windows firewall
advanced settings>inbound rules
locate itunes (one of the "action" was "block")
click to highlight this instance
locate properties in right sidebar and click to open window
under "action" allow the connection. apply.

[Vilcaed]

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=13353825#13353825

"Same problem. I'm running itunes 10.1.2.17 under win 7.

Here's what I did to fix the problem. Basically you need to create a new exception in your firewall to allow itunes UDP communication.

control panel>system & security>Windows firewall.
Advanced settings>inbound rules
New Rule> Program > browse to C:\Program Files (x86)\iTunes and pick itunes.exe
Allow the connection>next>next
Give it a name like iTunesUDP.
Now click on your new rule "iTunesUDP" and select properties.
Click the protocals and ports tab.
under protocal type select UDP.

That should do it.

Let me know if it worked for you. "




I created two of these, one for UDP and one for TCP. Some users reported that both are needed to make it work

Just letting everyone know, this could possibly be the problem. I've been trying to work out this issue for a while now (with varying success) and this one seemed to solve my problem this time. thanks Rustbat!

[Kickenwing]

Make sure the Bonjour service is running. If you have disabled this through msconfig, you will need to turn it back on from services.msc. Once you start this service and change it to automatic startup, you will be able to run remote app and the device will show up in iTunes. It's not a firewall issue.