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Move the slides.
GRP Click lets Companion control PowerPoint and Keynote on other computers across your private network.
Everything you need on show day
Full navigation
Next, previous, first, last, and go to slide number.
Show control
Start and end the slideshow with one press.
10 machines
Drive up to ten presentation computers from one Companion.
Auto-detect
Finds Keynote or PowerPoint automatically on Mac.
Auto-reconnect
Picks back up when a receiver restarts.
Presets
Ready-made buttons for the common actions.
Download
Install the receiver on each presentation computer, and the module in Companion.
macOS
Latest · v1.0.0Apple silicon
M1 or later. Double-click, then follow the installer.
GRP-Click-Receiver-Mac-AppleSilicon.pkg
macOS
Latest · v1.0.0Intel
Intel Macs. Double-click, then follow the installer.
GRP-Click-Receiver-Mac-Intel.pkg
Windows
Latest · v1.0.0Windows 10 / 11
Unzip, then double-click install.bat.
GRP-Click-Receiver-Windows.zip
Companion
Latest · v1.0.2Companion module
Import through Companion's module import.
grp-click-1.0.2.tgz
Setup in five steps
- 01Install the receiver on each presentation computer.
- 02Note each computer's IP address. The Windows installer shows it; on Mac check System Settings → Network.
- 03Import the module into Companion and add a GRP Click connection.
- 04Enter the port (default 8765) and each machine's IP address.
- 05Use the Machine dropdown on each button to choose which computer it controls.
Requirements
- Mac: macOS (Apple silicon or Intel)
- Windows: Windows 10 or 11 with PowerPoint
- Bitfocus Companion
- All computers on the same private network
Good to know
- No password. Use only on a private, trusted network.
- Not code-signed. On Mac, right-click → Open the first time. On Windows, choose More info → Run anyway.
- On Mac, allow GRP Click to control PowerPoint or Keynote when asked.
- Keynote is Mac only. Go to slide number works in PowerPoint, not Keynote.
Questions
Which app does it control if PowerPoint and Keynote are both open?+
PowerPoint. The receiver only uses Keynote when Keynote is running and PowerPoint is not.
Does every command work in Keynote?+
Next, previous, first, last, start and end all work. Go to slide number works in PowerPoint only.
How do I find a computer's IP address?+
On Windows, the installer shows it at the end, or run ipconfig in a Command Prompt. On Mac, open System Settings → Network → your connection → Details → TCP/IP. Use the network address, not 127.0.0.1.
My Mac or PC warns me when I install it. Is that normal?+
Yes. The installers aren't code-signed yet. On Mac, right-click the .pkg and choose Open. On Windows, click More info → Run anyway.
macOS asked if GRP Click can control PowerPoint or Keynote.+
Click OK. To change it later, go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Automation.
Which user account should I install it on?+
The same account that runs PowerPoint or Keynote. The receiver controls the apps in your own desktop session.
What happens if a presentation computer restarts?+
The receiver starts again when you log in, and Companion reconnects to it automatically. The connection status shows how many machines are connected.
Which machine do the preset buttons control?+
Machine 1 by default. Change the Machine dropdown on any button to target machines 2 to 10.
Is it secure?+
There's no password and commands aren't encrypted. Anyone on the same network who can reach port 8765 can move the slides, so only use it on a private network you trust, never on guest Wi-Fi or the open internet.
Can I change the port?+
Yes. The default is 8765. If you change it on the receiver, enter the same port in the Companion connection.