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# XCUIRemote

A class that simulates interaction with a physical remote control.

```
@MainActor class XCUIRemote
```

## Topics

### Accessing the simulated remote

[`shared`](/documentation/XCUIAutomation/XCUIRemote/shared)

The simulated physical remote control.

### Pressing remote buttons

[`press(_:)`](/documentation/XCUIAutomation/XCUIRemote/press(_:))

Sends a momentary press of a button on a physical remote control.

[`press(_:forDuration:)`](/documentation/XCUIAutomation/XCUIRemote/press(_:forDuration:))

Sends a press and hold of a button on a physical remote control, holding for the specified duration.

[`XCUIRemoteButton`](/documentation/XCUIAutomation/XCUIRemote/Button)

A button on a physical remote control.


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