The software includes a desktop application and a developers' framework, allowing for additional functionality.

In addition, DarwiinRemote can accept the infrared signals from the Wii Sensor Bar.

However, to use this feature, the bar must be plugged into a powered socket on a Wii console, or it must be a battery-powered model.

By editing the source code or customizing the application's preferences, the buttons on the remote can emulate any key combination on the Mac.

By default, the Remote's buttons correspond with the following keys: DarwiinRemote has been used in some academic research on cognition and human–computer interaction.