remote

An element of broadcast programming originating away from the station's or show's control room.

To connect to a computer from a remote location.

At a distance; disconnected.

“A remote operator may control the vehicle with a wireless handset.”

Distant or otherwise inaccessible.

“After his fall from the emperor's favor, the general was posted to a remote outpost.”

(especially with respect to likelihood) Slight.

“There was only a remote possibility that we would be rescued as we were far outside of the regular shipping lanes.”

Emotionally detached.

“After her mother's death, my friend grew remote for a time while she dealt with her grief.”

A device used to operate an appliance (such as a television), vehicle or mechanical toy from a short distance away.

A means of doing something from a distance.

“The bomb was detonated by remote control.”