1. Why macOS Keeps Asking for Permissions
Starting with macOS Mojave, Apple began taking a very cautious approach to apps that can control your computer. Remote-control tools like Remote Mouse that can move the cursor, type, or trigger system actions now require explicit user permission to function.
2. What Remote Mouse Actually Needs and Why
Accessibility
Accessibility allows apps to perform input-related actions on your Mac.
Remote Mouse needs it for:
- Move the cursor
- Perform clicks and gestures
- Type text from your phone or tablet
- Trigger shortcuts or UI interactions
Automation → System Events
Automation lets an app perform certain system-level actions through macOS’s built-in service called System Events.
Remote Mouse needs it for:
- Certain OS-level shortcuts
- Media keys or playback controls
