Apple’s Universal control doesn’t require a wired connection between the two machines, of course, but then, it doesn’t work on the Classic.

Use Voice Control to Take a Photo If you don't have an Apple Watch, don't worry. You can also use Voice Control to remotely control the camera on your iPhone.

Apple's new patent suggests the iPhone could become a universal remote, automatically detecting and controlling devices like TVs, smart homes, and cars using wireless technology.