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# Remote command center events

Set up the remote command center to handle media player events.

## Topics

### Setting up the remote event handler

[Becoming a now playable app](/documentation/MediaPlayer/becoming-a-now-playable-app)

Ensure your app is eligible to become the Now Playing app by adopting best practices for providing Now Playing info and registering for remote command center actions.

[`MPRemoteCommandCenter`](/documentation/MediaPlayer/MPRemoteCommandCenter)

An object that responds to remote control events sent by external accessories and system controls.

[`MPRemoteCommand`](/documentation/MediaPlayer/MPRemoteCommand)

An object that responds to remote command events.

[`MPRemoteCommandEvent`](/documentation/MediaPlayer/MPRemoteCommandEvent)

A description of a command sent by an external media player.


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