@@Callum.Biggins yeah, I found it out by myself. Basically I have a refurbished Mac, the one who sold us that Mac gave us for free an old keyboard that came with a remote
Prevent your computer from being controlled by any remote On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Security & Privacy, then click General. Click the lock icon to unlock it, then enter an administrator name and password. Click Advanced. In the window that appears, select “Disable remote control infrared receiver.”
I own an older version Apple Remote, but my computer doesn't seem to be able to pair remotes. When I looked in System Pref. there was a help guide where to find it, but when I clicked there wasn't anything there. ( I also followed step by step with your video ). I don't know what year my macbook is, but It had that charging port problem with the square end, and then they changed it to the side clip-on charger before they came out with the Macbook Air. ( I'm trying to be as detailed )
Do you happen to now why my old white apple remote for my iMac only half works? it will play, pause, skip songs and adjust the volume. However, nothing happens when I press menu.. it used to come up with options such as photos, and also be able flick through albums and playlists on iTunes, as well as select visualisers. I changed the battery, in case that was the issue, but i have the same results. I also followed the steps here in your video to see if that would make a difference, an it didn't. Any help on this is greatly appreciated!
Hello! I need some help. Recently I bought an Imac G5 with Windows 7 on it. The guy who sold me this, told me that it has a multimedia remote control, but it stopped working since he changed to Windows 7. He also instructed me to search for this control drivers and it might work again. Could you please help me? Thanks!
OneTrackApp yup. No more infrared, therefore no more remote for all new macs. However with so many apps that came out, there are really really good remotes that can control your computer like a mouse pad with an iPhone, iPod, or ipad , over wifi
acguevara There's nothing like the simplicity and reliability of a simple apple remote. I have no end of iPads, iPhones and iPod Touches around the house but if I were to use one of them as a remote I would prefer to just get up and use the mouse instead.
OneTrackApp lol. true. however you should give it a try, the apps work very well. I got a few videos on that. Even for apple tv its better to use the iPhones app, specially for searching for since you can type in your iphone and with the remote you have to select letter by letter.Just in case the iMacs infrared remote also works on all apple tvs
+acguevara i didn't know this. Why would apple not include an infrared receiver in modern laptops!? is there another type of controller for 2012 or older Macs?
I had purchased a second remote because I thought I had lost the first. Can it work independently (not interfere with Apple TV) or will conflict remain a problem?
iTunes automatically opens when I turn on my bluetooth speakers. So I'll be listening to a movie and my iTunes library at the same time. I end up force quitting it as it opens. It drives me nuts. Does this method work for that too? I can't seem to find the answer to preventing iTunes opening when I connect my bluetooth speakers. Tnx!
+Kotobukicho that would be in iTunes preferences . Or depending on the speakers and its software - you could go into preferences for the speaker and change the settings so it doesn't open
On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Security & Privacy, then click General. Click the lock icon to unlock it, then enter an administrator name and password. Click Advanced. In the window that appears, select “Disable remote control infrared receiver.”
Incorrect. Apple began phasing out the IR modules in 2009 and ended the remote access with the iMac mini in 2014. iMac owners interested in maintaining IR remote functions with MacBook Air, Retina MacBook, or other Mac models without a built-in IR receiver requires a USB-based infrared receiver and/or additional software from a third party. For the Apple computers without built-in infrared receiver, there is a miniature USB receiver (USBA or USBC versions), the SmartGUS or the Flirc USB , which restores the infrared functionality. In this case, all compatible software (iTunes, Keynote, PowerPoint, OpenOffice Impress, QuickTime Player, iPhoto, VLC, Kodi, Remote Buddy, Mira ...) can use the features of the Apple Remote, the same as with the legacy built-in infrared receiver. Check out the Remote Buddy App or Mira's Apple IR page for further information, to identify your remote, instructions or to pair your iPhone as a remote or use a third party remote.
Hi, I have a MBP Retina Mid 2014 and a MBP (not Retina) late 2011. I use the 2011 one for my home cinema system. It has some program installed on it so it acts like an Apple TV for my phone etc... I usually take the Apple Bluetooth Keyboard with me in the couch, but I'd rather have a remote. Would this remote work with that MacBook (just for controlling the volume)? Thanks!
+Arne Maeschaelck yes it will . But I wouldnt waste my money on it. There are soooooo many apps you can use that do much more than this remote. Watch this video: th-cam.com/video/fvBJeyuN8Ag/w-d-xo.html
acguevara Oh okay thanks! Thought that'd be cool because then I don't need to get my phone, unlock it,.... just to adjust the volume, but it's a pretty good alternative. Thank you.
you could get an imac remote which also works for apple tv , so thats another idea. might be cheaper. if unlocking your iphone is a problem , you should just take out the password so you can go right into it
acguevara No it's not like it's a big problem, but it's just a little more devious to use compared to a remote... Thanks for the idea, though, I'll go check that out.
Not useful. No mention of remote control when you click Advanced (display does not match video) under Monterey 12.0.1 - where have Apple hidden this control?
@02:01 can you still do this on Yosemite on a 2015 MBP? I'm not getting the Pairing option in Security & Privacy settings. Not seeing the Disable Infra Red Receiver checkbox item either. Maybe my MBP doesn't have IR receiver since iOS version of Keynote has remote in it now? I want to had over the clicker to presenters and not my phone because it have other uses for it at the same time as they will be presenting.
ah true i found, thanks for answering. My older 17" MBP has the IR receiver but the later versions of Keynote don't support it (except for volume up/down) good on you Apple how f'ing hard would that have been?
hello. i have a 27inch iMac computer (Not retina) but this final option on Advance menu does have the third row (disable apple remote). i want to pair up my old apple remote to my iMac.
acguevara I have the same problem as Nolan. When I pair the remote to my 27 inch iMac (Mavericks, 2010 model) and I hit "menu" on the remote, I only get the PLEX screen and I can't do anything with it. What am I doing wrong?
David Zambrano macbook pro 2014 model does not have infrared , so the remote control will not work on it since its an infrared control remote . However there are a bunch of apps out there for your phone that let you control,and use your smart phone as a remote control for your macbook pro 2014 over a wifi network .
David Sama glad to help out. And yes I sometimes go on and on saying the same thing like 10 times. However I also sometimes give a but extra info just in case you guys need more detail info
Thanks man.. You really helped me out a lot... My computer and Apple TV are in the same room and it was annoying when someone was navigating the Apple TV and my music in my computer would start blasting..
is it a retina display? the new retina display does not have infra red , that means that the remote will not work on it since it uses infra red signal. You can use other stuff, like apps for your iPhone to control your macbook, I have a few tutorials and review on those apps, just subscribe and look in my channel
IF your MacBook is not DETECTING it's IR sensor ( AND No Sleep Light is seen) Chance are you will have to replace the top cover with IR & Sleep Light A BIG job! They are molded into the body Not sold separately I've had this problem with a WMB A1181 And now an A1260 MBP I HAVE these machines as parts donors STILL a big job! Mobo out, down to a bare hull Hours !!! 1 billion unique SCREWS! I'll use my mint A1278 13.3" AL-UNI and a good A1181 13.3, for the time being. My A160 was by our Dumpster Busted LCD and Cover frame... Swapped parts with a donor A1226 that has a bad overheated mobo... Working FINE! Treasures 'N Trash! J.C.
thanks man. I always tunden I tunes on my macbook when I wanted to watch youtube on Apple tv
i have yosemite and i dont see the option to able or disable remote control
I have the same problem with catalina (or whatever is its name), do you know how to do?
@@lollo_0224 The model year of your mac dictates if you have this feature, newer macs don't have an IR receiver.
@@Callum.Biggins yeah, I found it out by myself. Basically I have a refurbished Mac, the one who sold us that Mac gave us for free an old keyboard that came with a remote
Prevent your computer from being controlled by any remote
On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Security & Privacy, then click General.
Click the lock icon to unlock it, then enter an administrator name and password.
Click Advanced.
In the window that appears, select “Disable remote control infrared receiver.”
Dude. Nice video. Really helped with pairing with my retro 2008 macbook. Thank you!
I own an older version Apple Remote, but my computer doesn't seem to be able to pair remotes. When I looked in System Pref. there was a help guide where to find it, but when I clicked there wasn't anything there. ( I also followed step by step with your video ). I don't know what year my macbook is, but It had that charging port problem with the square end, and then they changed it to the side clip-on charger before they came out with the Macbook Air. ( I'm trying to be as detailed )
Do you happen to now why my old white apple remote for my iMac only half works? it will play, pause, skip songs and adjust the volume. However, nothing happens when I press menu.. it used to come up with options such as photos, and also be able flick through albums and playlists on iTunes, as well as select visualisers. I changed the battery, in case that was the issue, but i have the same results. I also followed the steps here in your video to see if that would make a difference, an it didn't. Any help on this is greatly appreciated!
This helped me. Thanks.
Thanks for posting this. I was going crazy trying to figure out why my mac-mini was freaking out why I controlled my Apple TV.
Worked for me...thank you buddy
Thank you! Was driving me freaking crazy.
Works good thanks
it worked, thx so much
i don't have the option to pair or remove the remote, it may have updated, any suggestions?
I don't either
Hi this option doesn't show in mac os catalina. How to fix it?
how do I remap the buttons only the play and volumes function, what about next and rewind and menu?
Hello! I need some help.
Recently I bought an Imac G5 with Windows 7 on it. The guy who sold me this, told me that it has a multimedia remote control, but it stopped working since he changed to Windows 7. He also instructed me to search for this control drivers and it might work again. Could you please help me?
Thanks!
Thank you, problem solved.
Thanks man it was really helpful:D
Thank you so much I was wondering why my iMac was turning on when I use my Apple TV in the same room
The infrared receiver has been removed from the new Retina 5k iMac for some reason. No more remote control!
OneTrackApp yup. No more infrared, therefore no more remote for all new macs. However with so many apps that came out, there are really really good remotes that can control your computer like a mouse pad with an iPhone, iPod, or ipad , over wifi
acguevara
There's nothing like the simplicity and reliability of a simple apple remote. I have no end of iPads, iPhones and iPod Touches around the house but if I were to use one of them as a remote I would prefer to just get up and use the mouse instead.
OneTrackApp lol. true. however you should give it a try, the apps work very well. I got a few videos on that. Even for apple tv its better to use the iPhones app, specially for searching for since you can type in your iphone and with the remote you have to select letter by letter.Just in case the iMacs infrared remote also works on all apple tvs
You're the best bro....thanks a lot
+Rcher King Josiah glad to help out. dont forget to subscribe and Like
How do you recharge the old (white) remote?
Can you pair your old Macpro remote with an Iphone 11 pro ?
Very good info. Thanks. :)
When I click 'advance' those choices to disable and pair are not there! I have 10.10.1. My remote is not working and I want it to work. Thanks
Duane O'Kane is your mac 2012 or later?
acguevara yes it is.... what is the problem here?
mac 2012 or later dont have infrared , so the remote control will not work
+acguevara i didn't know this. Why would apple not include an infrared receiver in modern laptops!? is there another type of controller for 2012 or older Macs?
+acguevara sorry i meant another type of controller for 2012 or newer Macs
Perfect thanks
Thanks
I had purchased a second remote because I thought I had lost the first. Can it work independently (not interfere with Apple TV) or will conflict remain a problem?
+William Joseph Campbell if you disable you will not have a conflict
thank for keeping it quick an ez
any problems let me know
My Macbook Pro does not have the either Disable or Pair in the window. I only have two checkmarks. dang
iTunes automatically opens when I turn on my bluetooth speakers. So I'll be listening to a movie and my iTunes library at the same time. I end up force quitting it as it opens. It drives me nuts. Does this method work for that too? I can't seem to find the answer to preventing iTunes opening when I connect my bluetooth speakers. Tnx!
+Kotobukicho that would be in iTunes preferences . Or depending on the speakers and its software - you could go into preferences for the speaker and change the settings so it doesn't open
thanks!!
Hi, Will this method work with an Early 2013 Retina Macbook Pro?
+xinfinitgamingxHD nope. retina MacBooks do not have infrared , that means remote controls like these don't work with them
acguevara Are there any accessories at all?
+xinfinitgamingxHD a bunch of free and paid apps for smartphone and tablet
acguevara oh okay
i have the old remote without a pair option or disconnect option in my advanced settings in security. what now?
On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Security & Privacy, then click General.
Click the lock icon to unlock it, then enter an administrator name and password.
Click Advanced.
In the window that appears, select “Disable remote control infrared receiver.”
Great! thanx man!
Michael Felding Any problems, questions, errors, let me know here in the comments area
yay!!!! even works for Yosemite. thnks
GAPIntoTheGame yes, it works on the latest of osx Yosemite
my dad was using the apple tv for a while and I just got tired of listening to random songs on iTunes. I really thank you
great this solved your problem. Any questions or problems , let me know
I have an old white (the one shown on the video) apple remote from my older Macbook Pro. Can I use it with my 2019 MacBook Pro with Catalina?
Nope, all new macs don’t work with these
I don't seem to be having that option of disable or pairing the remote, even though the remote came with my iMac and it used to work??
it is the 3rd option
These instructions are for an old operating system. The option to use the remote is no longer there in newer models.
Yup. This control doesn’t work with newer Macs. With new Macs it’s better to just use an app
Incorrect. Apple began phasing out the IR modules in 2009 and ended the remote access with the iMac mini in 2014. iMac owners interested in maintaining IR remote functions with MacBook Air, Retina MacBook, or other Mac models without a built-in IR receiver requires a USB-based infrared receiver and/or additional software from a third party.
For the Apple computers without built-in infrared receiver, there is a miniature USB receiver (USBA or USBC versions), the SmartGUS or the Flirc USB , which restores the infrared functionality. In this case, all compatible software (iTunes, Keynote, PowerPoint, OpenOffice Impress, QuickTime Player, iPhoto, VLC, Kodi, Remote Buddy, Mira ...) can use the features of the Apple Remote, the same as with the legacy built-in infrared receiver. Check out the Remote Buddy App or Mira's Apple IR page for further information, to identify your remote, instructions or to pair your iPhone as a remote or use a third party remote.
Hi, I have a MBP Retina Mid 2014 and a MBP (not Retina) late 2011. I use the 2011 one for my home cinema system. It has some program installed on it so it acts like an Apple TV for my phone etc...
I usually take the Apple Bluetooth Keyboard with me in the couch, but I'd rather have a remote. Would this remote work with that MacBook (just for controlling the volume)?
Thanks!
+Arne Maeschaelck yes it will . But I wouldnt waste my money on it. There are soooooo many apps you can use that do much more than this remote. Watch this video: th-cam.com/video/fvBJeyuN8Ag/w-d-xo.html
acguevara Oh okay thanks! Thought that'd be cool because then I don't need to get my phone, unlock it,.... just to adjust the volume, but it's a pretty good alternative.
Thank you.
you could get an imac remote which also works for apple tv , so thats another idea.
might be cheaper. if unlocking your iphone is a problem , you should just take out the password so you can go right into it
acguevara No it's not like it's a big problem, but it's just a little more devious to use compared to a remote... Thanks for the idea, though, I'll go check that out.
😮😅 😅😅
Not useful. No mention of remote control when you click Advanced (display does not match video) under Monterey 12.0.1 - where have Apple hidden this control?
@02:01 can you still do this on Yosemite on a 2015 MBP? I'm not getting the Pairing option in Security & Privacy settings. Not seeing the Disable Infra Red Receiver checkbox item either. Maybe my MBP doesn't have IR receiver since iOS version of Keynote has remote in it now? I want to had over the clicker to presenters and not my phone because it have other uses for it at the same time as they will be presenting.
No. new Macs don't have infrared for this controls to work
ah true i found, thanks for answering. My older 17" MBP has the IR receiver but the later versions of Keynote don't support it (except for volume up/down) good on you Apple how f'ing hard would that have been?
thank you!!!
moe6000 any problems, questions, let me know.
What can we control on Mac using this remote ? I'm thinking of buying a remote.
+VishwaTeja Kandukuri (Bunny) only work with older macs by the way. And it controls volum and going to the next song, that's it
Oh, thanks. I have 2012 Mac mini by the way.
pretty sure the one is an RF not IR remote control
como lo ajustas en sistema capitan, ya no está opción
can this remote pair with a mac book air? if so, then how?
Justin C it will pair just like you see in the video. System preferences .
However it depends on the year of your Mac.
hello. i have a 27inch iMac computer (Not retina) but this final option on Advance menu does have the third row (disable apple remote). i want to pair up my old apple remote to my iMac.
Nolan Rivera don't really need to pair, just make it active. It's infrared so any remote will work .just make sure your battery is good
acguevara I have the same problem as Nolan. When I pair the remote to my 27 inch iMac (Mavericks, 2010 model) and I hit "menu" on the remote, I only get the PLEX screen and I can't do anything with it. What am I doing wrong?
Nolan Rivera Hey! so i had the same problem... the solution to fix this is to click on disable apple remote, then the button will say pair
can the remote used to control keynote? I cant manage to do so...
I would use an iPhone iPod or iPad for that
ya, but it is not for my use.. others to use... so if can connect using the remote would be great...
I did everything and none of the remote pairing or disable options were there? Help.
New Mac don’t have these options
I don't have the pair/unpair remote option
New Macs don’t have it
i have de mbp retina 2014 but doesn't work why... u can fix the problem or any solution..... help me please!!
David Zambrano macbook pro 2014 model does not have infrared , so the remote control will not work on it since its an infrared control remote . However there are a bunch of apps out there for your phone that let you control,and use your smart phone as a remote control for your macbook pro 2014 over a wifi network .
It works.. Perfect dude thanks.. oh and PS: You talk to much.. :P
David Sama glad to help out. And yes I sometimes go on and on saying the same thing like 10 times. However I also sometimes give a but extra info just in case you guys need more detail info
Thanks man.. You really helped me out a lot... My computer and Apple TV are in the same room and it was annoying when someone was navigating the Apple TV and my music in my computer would start blasting..
I know, same thing was happening to me. iTunes would randomly start playing music.
For everyone that has a retina macbook pro, it does not have an IR receiver, thus the remote will NOT work on the retina macbook pro.
Ilari Anemaet yup. All new macs , don't have infrared signal anymore
+acguevara I have a 2014 Air 13 inch, doesn't work!
YUP. ALL NEW MACS DO NOT HAVE INFRARED SIGNAL. so this remote or any infrared signal remote will not work
this option to disable remote control is not even available...
Only older Macs have that option
My MBP 2013/Mavericks Does not have a disable apple remote receiver! I want to pair it up and use it with mbp
is it a retina display?
the new retina display does not have infra red , that means that the remote will not work on it since it uses infra red signal. You can use other stuff, like apps for your iPhone to control your macbook, I have a few tutorials and review on those apps, just subscribe and look in my channel
yea I figured that out with a bit of a search.
Don't have an iPhone. I prefer android.
there are probably some apps for android, I know for Samsung Galaxy there are some
didnt work
What happened exactly ?
IF your MacBook is not DETECTING it's IR sensor ( AND No Sleep Light is seen)
Chance are you will have to replace the top cover with IR & Sleep Light
A BIG job!
They are molded into the body
Not sold separately
I've had this problem with a WMB A1181
And now an A1260 MBP
I HAVE these machines as parts donors
STILL a big job!
Mobo out, down to a bare hull
Hours !!!
1 billion unique SCREWS!
I'll use my mint A1278 13.3" AL-UNI and a good A1181 13.3, for the time being.
My A160 was by our Dumpster
Busted LCD and Cover frame...
Swapped parts with a donor A1226 that has a bad overheated mobo...
Working FINE!
Treasures 'N Trash!
J.C.
Dont work for me
What happened?
Tech & Design i try to pair my remote control with macbook pro but don’t work,don’t pair
Do you see the same options as me in your Mac
Tech & Design yes,but when i press menu and arrow for 10 second,nothing happened
System Preferences / Security & Privacy / advanced (Not work on yosemite and later)
Well if you got a newer Mac - they don't have infrared - so the remote won't work
next buttom???
yup
:)
Thanks for helping. It worked perfectly
Thanks
Thanks