How to Set Up an Anki Remote on Windows
To set up a MODI Anki remote on Windows, start with Keyboard Mode.
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Desktop setup
Set up MODI with desktop Anki on macOS, Windows, or Linux using preset Keyboard Mode controls or custom Switch Mode mappings.
How to Set Up an Anki Remote on Linux
On Linux, the supported MODI Anki remote desktop workflow is Keyboard Mode: open your distribution's Bluetooth settings, put MODI into pairing with A + Home for one second.
Read guideHow to Set Up MODI on macOS
To set up a MODI Anki remote on macOS, pair it in Keyboard Mode, confirm that the center LED is solid green, then test the remote inside a normal desktop Anki review.
Read guideHow to Use MODI Without a Plugin
You can use MODI with desktop Anki without installing a plugin by pairing the remote in Keyboard Mode.
Read guidePairing an Anki Remote in Windows 11 Bluetooth Settings
To pair a MODI Anki remote with Windows 11, open the Bluetooth device menu, put the remote in the correct pairing mode, select the MODI entry.
Read guideHow to Use Switch Mode for Custom Anki Keybinds
Switch Mode is the MODI setup to use when you want custom Anki keybinds through the desktop MODI add-on.
Read guidePairing MODI in Mac Bluetooth Settings
To pair a MODI Anki remote with a Mac, start in macOS Bluetooth settings, choose the connection mode you want.
Read guideDesktop Anki Remote Connection Checklist
If a MODI Anki remote is not controlling desktop Anki, check power, mode, Bluetooth pairing, LED color, Anki focus, and the action assigned to each button in that order.
Read guideUseful Desktop Anki Shortcuts for Remote Review
On desktop Anki, the most useful remote shortcuts are the same actions reviewers already use from the keyboard: Space or Enter to reveal a card and choose Good.
Read guideWhich MODI Remote Mode Should Desktop Users Choose?
Desktop users should choose Keyboard Mode when they want the simplest MODI setup for Anki on macOS, Windows, or Linux.
Read guideUsing MODI on desktop
A complete desktop guide for using MODI on macOS, Windows, and Linux, including mode choice and optional Anki plugin setup.
Read guideKeyboard Mode vs Switch Mode
A plain-English guide to when to use Keyboard Mode, when to use Switch Mode for custom remapping, and what the LED colors mean.
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