Abstract: A media controller for controlling an electronic device includes a body having a communication portion, a stylus portion, and a control portion. The media controller also includes a short-range communication module positioned in the communication portion, a conductive tip supported by the stylus portion, an actuator supported by the control portion, and a processor positioned within the body. The processor is coupled to the short-range communication module. The processor is operable to send a first command, while in a first mode, to the electronic device using the short-range communication module, receive a user input through the actuator, and switch from the first mode to a second mode in response to the user input. The processor is further operable to send a second command, while in the second mode, to the electronic device using the short-range communication module. The second command is different than the first command.