Is there a way to remote control the M for taking pictures and video recording start and stop? A wireless remote?

Alex

There sure is - wireless remote for both stills and starting and stopping video. There is a sensor on the camera for it. Canon RC-6. The manual (the detailed one) explains its use.

Thank you Mark.
Alex

If you haven't already seen it then I highly recommend the DSLR Remote Control App. All it requires is your Android phone and a USB Cable (mine is USB micro to USB Mini)

Details of the App, download links, links to the instructions and links to USB cables are available at the following address:
DSLR Remote Control Application - An Alternative to the Canon RC-6 (http://www.newvisionmedia.co.uk/hints-tips/dslr-remote-control-application/)

The DSLR remote control app does NOT work with the EOS M.

Quite correct - apologies. I found my way here searching Canon 7D.