PatioTunes is a program that lets you control iTunes from any browser over your home network. Pick artists, albums, or your available iTunes playlists. Search for tracks by keyword or add tracks to a new playlist. The compact interface lets you control play and pause, set the volume and see album art for what's currently on the air.

iTunes Anywhere & Everywhere

PatioTunes is simple. There's nothing to setup. Double-click to start and leave on any computer (and now this includes both Macs and Windows PCs) with iTunes and a connection to your home network. Try PatioTunes for Free: Mac or Windows.

WiFi Portables

The following wireless handhelds represent some of the devices that are compatible with PatioTunes.

Sony Palm
PSP
Clie TJ37
Clie TH55
Clie UX40
Clie UX50
   
LifeDrive
Tungsten C
Zire 72, Tungsten E2 and Tungsten T5 become wireless with Palm's SD WiFi card
 
Dell HP
Axim X3i
Axim X30
Axim X50
Axim X50v
   
iPAQ rx3115
iPAQ rx3715
iPAQ H4150
iPAQ H4350
iPAQ hx4700
iPAQ hx4705
 
Other
Sprint PPC6700 (Windows Mobile 5)
Nokia 770

New!  PatioTunes 1.9
Version 1.9 (April 11, 2007) keeps pace with iTunes 7 and improves playlist loading speed.
Download the Free Software
Download for Mac OS X
Download for Microsoft Windows
Buy an Activation Code
Purchase an activation code to unlock PatioTunes.
Buy for Mac OS X - $15
Buy for Windows - $15
Quick Points
Control iTunes over a home network from another computer or PDA with a browser
No configuration necessary - just double-click PatioTunes and let it be
Pick or create a playlist, select tracks, increase the volume, all from another laptop or PDA
Listen to music located on your office computer while baking a cake (kitchen stereo receiver, speakers, and AirPort Express sold separately)
PatioTunes does not require any other software besides iTunes
Home Network Setup
  1. Get a stereo receiver
  2. Put speakers all over your home; connect them to the receiver.
  3. Install iTunes and import all of your music CDs
  4. Get a wireless home network router
  5. Connect computer to home network
  6. Connect computer to stereo receiver
  7. Install and launch PatioTunes on this computer
  8. Get a wireless PDA or laptop and run out to your patio
  9. Browse to the PatioTunes URL, select music and press PLAY.