Apple Remote Desktop

Apple Remote Desktop
Developer(s)Apple Inc.
Stable release
3.9.8 / October 23, 2023
Operating systemmacOS Ventura, macOS Sonoma, macOS Sequoia
TypeRemote Access Software
LicenseProprietary
Websitewww.apple.com/remotedesktop/

Apple Remote Desktop (ARD) is a Macintosh application produced by Apple Inc., first released on March 14, 2002, that replaced a similar product called Apple Network Assistant.[1] Aimed at computer administrators responsible for large numbers of computers and teachers who need to assist individuals or perform group demonstrations, Apple Remote Desktop allows users to remotely control or monitor other computers over a network. Mac Pro (2019), Mac mini (M1, 2020) with a 10Gb Ethernet card, and Mac Studio (2022) have Lights Out Management function[2] and are able to power-on by Apple Remote Desktop.

  1. ^ Network Assistant 4.0.3 available - Macworld
  2. ^ "Lights Out Management MDM payload settings for Apple devices". Apple Support. Retrieved March 29, 2022.